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APPARATUS
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| Engine 6-5-2 is a 1994 Pierce Dash. It has a 750 gallon water tank, 1500gpm pump and a Hale CAF (compressed air foam) system. It also has 25 gallon class A and class B foam reservoirs. |
Engine 6-5-4 is a 1996 Pierce Quantum that the department purchased used in 2001. It has a 750 gallon water tank, 5 gallon class A foam tank, and a 5 gallon class B foam tank. It also has a 1500gpm pump. |
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| Engine 6-5-1 is a 1983 Mack "R" model cab and chassis with a Pierce body. This engine has a 1000 gpm pump and a 1000 gallon water tank. It is due to be replaced with new supply engine within the next year. |
Engine 6-5-7 is a 1978 Maxim with a 750 gallon water tank and 1500 gpm pump. |
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| Ladder 6-7-1 is a 1977 Maxim 85' light duty stick. It was purchased in 2000 from the Mystic Fire Department. |
Tanker 6-6-3 is a 2004 Kenworth cab and chassis with a 4Guys body. It has an 1800 gallon polly tank and 500gpm pump. |
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| Rescue 6-9 is a 1999 Spartan cab and chassis with an SVI box. |
Rescue 6-9-1 is a 2003 Chevy Suburban 2500 equipped with a custom built Odyssey EMS cabinet for responding to medical calls. This vehicle was purchased entirely through community donations. Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 thanks all of the members of the community who donate to our annual fund drive. In addition we would like to thank Dave McDermott Chevrolet, Whelen Engineering, and Atwood's Auto Appearance for their support in making this vehicle a reality.
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| Brush truck 6-8 is a 1975 GMC Sierra 25. We are planning on giving it a make over this winter. |
Brush truck 6-8-6 is a military issued 2 1/2 ton truck. This vehicle has been outfitted with a 680 gallon water tank and 250 gpm pump, 2 booster reels and 1 3/4" speed lay. |
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| Car 6 is a 1989 Chevy Suburban 2500. It was used as a light rescue until 2003 when it was replaced by a new Suburban. It is now set up as a combination command vehicle / light rescue that rolls out of House 2. |
Fire Boat 6-2 |
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| Utility truck 6-3-1 is a 2005 GMC 2500HD with a Duramax Diesel and Allison 6spd transmission. Our utility truck was given to us by the Department of Homeland Security. |
This is our 26 foot mass casualty/hazmat decon trailer. It was 90% funded by a grant from the Department of Homeland Security. |
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This is our antique hand drawn hose reel. The original date of manufacture is unknown, though it is believed to have been manufactured in the early 1900's by the Pratt Reed company in Ivoryton, CT. Our Junior division has been working on restoring this and take pride in competing at parades with it. |
Antique Apparatus page coming soon...
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