Equipment

Quint 31 Quint 31

Quint 31 is a 2017 E-One Typhoon pumper/aerial combination.

The apparatus is equipped with a 6V92 Detroit diesel with an Allison transmission. The unit has a 1,000-gallon-per-minute (GPM) pump and a pre-piped waterway with a remote control 1,000-GPM monitor at the tip of the 78' aerial.

The apparatus carries a variety of firefighting and rescue equipment, as well as 700 feet of 5-inch supply hose, 400 feet of 2.5-inch fire hose, 2 "mattydale" pre-connects and a pre-connected "trash line" located in the front bumper.

The apparatus is used primarily as a pumper and responds on all fire calls within Stations 31’s area.

Quint 32 - Ladder 2Quint 32

Quint 32 is a 2000 E-One pumper/aerial combination.

The apparatus is equipped with a 60 series Detroit diesel with an Allison transmission. The unit has a 1,000-GPM pump and a pre-piped waterway with a remote control 1,000-GPM monitor at the tip of the aerial.

Like Quint 31, the apparatus carries a variety of firefighting and rescue equipment, as well as 800 feet of 5-inch hose, 400 feet of 2.5-inch fire hose, 2 "mattydale" pre-connects and a pre-connected "trash line" located in the front bumper.

The apparatus is used primarily as a pumper and responds on all fire calls within Station 32’s area.

IMG_4065Engine 33

Engine 33 is a 2021 E-One Emax pumper with a Typhoon cab. it is equipped with a Cummins 6 cylinder turbo-charged engine that generates 450 horsepower and can reach a top speed of 68 mph. The unit has a 1,509 gpm pump and a pre-piped deck gun for delivery of large volumes of water.

The apparatus carries a variety of firefighting and rescue equipment, as well as 1,600 feet of 5-inch supply hose; 600 feet of 2.5-inch fire hose, 3 "mattydale" pre-connects; and a 6 KW hydraulic generator to power four 650 watt quartz scene lights and a 200' powered cord reel on the rear of the vehicle.

The apparatus responds on all fire calls within Station 33’s area.

Medic Units at 32Medical Emergency Equipment

The Fairfield Fire Department responds to all medical emergencies with an Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport unit staffed by at least one paramedic and one EMT-Basic. A second paramedic responds in an ALS chase vehicle or SUV

Depending on the nature of the call, an engine or quint may also respond to assist with patient care. All primary EMS vehicles are equipped with ALS gear including a monitor/defibrillator, cardiac drugs and advanced airway equipment. Fire apparatus also carry a limited amount of medical equipment, medication and AEDs.  Fire apparatus is typically staffed with at least 1 paramedic with the remaining crew trained to the EMT-B level.

Regardless of the type of situation found, a paramedic will always be on the scene to evaluate the patient and if necessary, remain with the patient during transport to the emergency room to perform ALS care. Basic Life Support (BLS) transports are staffed by EMT-Basics. ALSs at 32