Command 1529
Our Command vehicle is a 2003 Dodge Durango, which doubles as a 1st responder vehicle. This unit is primarily used by our Fire Chief to respond to all incidents, but can also be used by other officer or firefighter. This vehicle is equipped with EMS equipment, oxygen equipment, and Scott air-paks. The Command vehicle will also respond to medical emergencies to render assistance, and will also respond should our ambulance be out on another assignment
Engine 1522
Engine 1522 is a 2002 Pierce Class "A" pumper, which was delivered in November 2002 and officially placed into service on January 1, 2003. This unit is set up as an "attack pumper" and is equipped with a 1250 GPM Waterous pump with an 800 gallon water tank. The apparatus responds first out on all fire calls. It has seating for 6 firefighters, of which 5 of those seats are set up with Scott air-paks.
The apparatus also carries extrication equipment for automobile accidents, as well as EMS equipment for medical emergencies. Engine 1522 carries 1200ft. of 4 inch supply hose, and is equipped with a 200ft. booster reel, located at the rear of the apparatus, as well as front attack line within the front bumper.
Engine 1522 has 7 large compartments in order to carry all of the equipment, with all of the compartments having roll-up doors. The apparatus also carries a roof ladder and an extension ladder in it's own compartment within the hose bed at the rear of the vehicle.
Engine 1521
Engine 1521 is a 1990 Grumman Class "A" pumper, built on a Spartan chassis, which was delivered in May 1990 and officially placed into service on July 1, 1990. This unit is set up as an "attack pumper" and is equipped with a 1250 GPM Waterous pump with a 750 gallon water tank. The apparatus responds 2nd out on all fire calls. It has seating for 5 firefighters, of which 3 of those seats are set up with Scott air-paks. There are 2 additional Scott air-paks located in the rear high-side compartment.
In addition to carrying firefighting equipment, this apparatus also carries EMS equipment for medical emergencies. The primary responsibility of Engine 15-2 is to establish a water supply, for which it carries 1200ft. of 4 inch supply hose.
BLS 1577
BLS 1577 is a 1998 "PL Custom" Ambulance built on a Ford chassis. This unit was delivered in December 1998 and officially placed into service January 1, 1999. The ambulance carries a full compliment of EMS equipment, and is capable of transporting (2) critically injured patients, at a time, if necessary. BLS1577 will respond with a crew of 2 to 3.
Utility 1526
Utility 1526 is a 2008 GMC 5500 Crew Cab Chassis with a Pierce Utility Box with roll-up doors. It was delivered on October 15, 2008 and was put in service February 2009. The cab of the unit holds up to 5 firefighters. This unit is equipped with a 6,000 watt light tower that extends 15 ft and it has 2 tripod 1,500 watt spot lights mounted on the rear of the truck and it's all powered by a 12,000 watt diesel liquid cooled Generator. This unit also carries extrication equipment for automobile accidents, as well as EMS equipment for medical emergencies. The unit has 6 large compartments in order to carry all of the equipment, with all of the compartments having roll-up doors. Included in those compartments are 4 SCBA Air Packs, 4 Spare SCBA Air Bottles and 2 Spare SCBA masks. This unit has all Red L.E.D lighting.
West Collingswood Heights Fire Company
Retired Apparatus
Engine 1523
Engine 1523 is a 1976 Pierce "mini-pumper", built on a Chevrolet chassis, which was delivered in February 1976 and officially placed into service in April 1976. This unit is set up as an "attack pumper" and is equipped with a 400 GPM Waterous pump with a 250 gallon water tank. The apparatus responded on all fire calls, and could carry 5 firefighters.
The apparatus carried 800ft. of 2-1/2 inch supply hose, 3 Scott air-paks, (2) 1-3/4 inch hand lines, and (2) 150ft. booster reels, which were deployed off each side of the apparatus. The primary responsibility of Engine 1523 was to fight grass fires and provide support at other incidents.
This engine would also respond down small streets and alleys, something a full size pumper cannot do. This type of fire apparatus was extremely popular during the 1970's and 1980's because is could respond faster than a full size pumper.
1929 American Lafrance
1957 Pumper
Bob Bartosz Photo