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Quint 6 is the first responding piece of apparatus from our station to all building fires. It is also the first responding piece to almost our entire mutual aide. This piece of apparatus is a 1995 Pierce Lance Quint with a 105-foot Aerial Device. Quint 6 is also equipped with tools and equipment for almost all situations we encounter. Quint 6 is equipped with a 2,000 gallon per minute pump that feeds all of our hand lines. Quint 6 is also equipped with a large amount of forcible entry , including several halogen bars, axes, pry bars, hooks, mauls, power saws and one battering ram used to force doors. In addition, Quint 6 is also supplemented with a full supply of ground and roof ladders; ...

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Engine 06-1 is the first-out piece of apparatus on all in our local except for building fires. Engine 06-1 is a 2003 Saulsbury Rescue Pumper equipped with a 1750 gallon per minute pump. It is equipped with seating for a driver, officer, and up to four other fire fighters. This Engine carries three and half inch and five inch water supply line, two 200-feet of pre-connected 2-inch attack lines; two 150-feet pre-connected inch and three-quarter attack lines and a 200-foot one-inch booster line for small brush fires. Engine 06-1 also carries a full complement of hand tools, forcible entry equipment, power saws, fire extinguisher, gas/carbon monoxide detectors and a therma...

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Engine 06-2 is the second out engine in our local. Engine 06-2 is a 1981 Hahn Pumper equipped with a 1500 gallon per minute pump and a 500-gallon tank. It is equipped with seating for a driver, officer, and up to four other fire fighters. Engine 06-2 also carries a large amount of three and half inch and five-inch supply line. This engine also carries one pre-connected two and half inch attack line, three pre-connected inch and three quarter attack lines, a 200-foot one-inch booster lines for small brush fires and a 150-foot pre-packed high-rise attack line. Engine 06-2 also carries a full complement of hand tools, forcible entry equipment, fire extinguishers and ...

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Medic 06-7 is a 2001 Ford Horton Ambulance. This Advanced Life Support Unit (ALS) is staffed 24 hours a day seven days a week with fully trained medical personnel. An EMT employed by Collingdale Fire Company #1 and a Paramedic fom Taylor Hospital staff Medic 06-7. We carry all the latest medical equipment and supplies. Medic 06-7 serves in a rotation with 06-7A every two weeks, when not in use this ambulance serves as the companies third ambulance on third emergencies in the local.

Medic 06-7A is the newest Ambulance that has been added to the fleet. Medic 06-7A is a 2006 Ford E450 Lifeline Ambulance. This Advanced Life Support Unit (ALS) is staffed 24 hours a day seven days a week with fully trained medical personnel. An EMT employed by Collingdale Fire Company #1 and a Paramedic from Taylor Hospital staff Medic 06-7. We carry all the latest medical equipment and supplies. Medic 06-7A serves in a rotation with Medic 06-7 every two weeks, when not in use this ambulance serves as the companies third ambulance on third emergencies in the local.

Ambulance 06-7B is a 2004 Ford AEV Ambulance. This Basic Life Support Unit (BLS) is switched in rotation with 06-7A. This unit is used when Medic 06-7 and    06-7A are already out on emergency calls or when one of the other ambulances has to go in the shop to have maintenance done. We carry all the latest medical equipment and supplies on this ambulance.

Utility 6 is a 2007 Ford F-350. The utility is a six person vehicle that will be used to transport firefighters to and from fire scenes. The utility will be equipped with oil dry to assist with accident cleanup as well will be used on ambulance assists.  The utility is also used to haul around the Fire Prevention Trailer to surrounding Fire Companies during Fire Prevention Month.

2006 Surrey Fire Safety House- Features a split Classroom/Bedroom model for instruction on home safety hazards and prevention to children and adults alike. The front portion of the vehicle highlights identifying and preventing kitchen and living area hazards. The back of the vehicle emphasizes training for 2 ways out and features a heated door and smoke for a more realistic educational lesson. The vehicle is ADA compliant and is wheelchair accessible. This vehicle is available for loan by contacting a Station 06 Fire Prevention Officer.