Current
Apparatus
A fleet of 3 2006 Dodge Durangos are
utilized by our Chiefs for rapid response to all alarms. Each car is equipped
with incident command boards for emergency operations, as well as a full set
of medical gear, including Lifepak 500 defibrillators.
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Engine 806 is a 1998 Pierce-Quantum Rescue
Pumper. It is the workhorse of the fleet, responding first due to all Fires,
Hazmat Incidents, and Rescue Situations. It also responds to all motor
vehicle accidents. Engine 806 is equipped with a Holmatro hydraulic rescue
tool system. Additionally, this unit is equiped with a full set of airbags
for situations requiring lifting of heavy objects such as vehicles. Other
equipment carried includes a thermal imaging camera, and a heartstart
defibrillator.
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Engine 8010 is a 1988 Emergency One - Duplex
pumper. It responds as the second due engine to all fires and other
emergencies. It also responds as the mutual aid engine to neighboring
departments when requested. It carries a large amount of 5 inch hose, which
is used to supply large volumes of water greater distances.
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Engine 804 operates out of the Dewey Avenue Firehouse,
and responds to all fires and other emergencies. 804 is a 2009
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Ladder 809 is a 1991 Emergency One 110 foot aerial
ladder which responds to all fire calls to perform the traditional
"truck company" jobs of search and rescue, as well as ventilation
and overhaul.
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Rescue 805 is a 2005 Wheeled Coach walk in
rescue truck which responds to all medical calls in the district. It is
equipped with a Lifepak 500 defibrillator, as well as a CO Sniffer, for use
on carbon monoxide alarms. Approximately 20 firefighters have underwent a 6
month New York State Emergency Medical Technician course to learn everything
from basic first aid, CPR, response to cardiac and respiratory emergencies,
defibrillation, and vehicle extrication.* see below
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Rescue 807 is a 2009 Ferrara Fire Apparatus
custom heavy rescue. It responds second due to all building fires, motor vehicle
accidents, and
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Antique 808 is a 1955 Ward LaFrance engine,
which has been retired from active service. This vehicle participates in many
musters around the island, and has won numous recognitions in the class of
original unrestored apparatus.
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Utility Suburban 8012 is used as a reserve
vehicle when others are out for repair, in addition to transporting members
to trainings, parades, funerals.
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Utility Pickup 8013 is used to transport
equipment to and from emergency scenes, trainings, and events.
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Note: The Albertson Fire Company does not transport patients to the hospital,
rather, Albertson EMT's provide emergency medical care until the arrival of,
and in conjunction with the Williston Park Fire Department Emergency Relief
Squad (ERS). Patients requiring evaluation in area hospitals are transported
by
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