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Fire Rescue Emercency Call 911
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TOWN
BANK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
Engine
6133 is a 1994 Pierce Saber 1250 GPM pumper with a 1000
gal. tank. The cab seats 6, with 2 rear-facing and 2 forward-facing
seats in the rear crew area. In the hosebed, Engine 33 has 1000
ft. of 5-inch supply hose, 500 ft. of 3-inch supply hose, one 250-ft.
preconnected 2-1/2" attack line, and 500 ft. of 1-3/4"
attack hose, 250 ft each, one is preconnected. Above the pump panel
are two (2) 200-ft. 1-3/4" attack lines, on top is a 1000 GPM
deck gun prepiped. The front bumper has a 6-inch suction inlet and
100-ft. 1-3/4" trash line. A hose trough for a 50-ft. doughnut
roll of 3-inch and a 25-ft. roll of 5-inch. The pump is a Waterous
1250 two-stage pump with LDH discharge.
Engine
6134 is a 1994 Pierce Saber 1250 GPM pumper with a 1000
gal. tank. The cab seats 6, with 2 rear-facing and 2 forward-facing
seats in the rear crew area. In the hosebed, Engine 34 has 1000
ft. of 5-inch supply hose, 500 ft. of 3-inch supply hose, one 250-ft.
preconnected 2-1/2" attack line, and 500 ft. of 1-3/4"
attack hose, 250 ft each, one is preconnected. Above the pump panel
are two (2) 200-ft. 1-3/4" attack lines, on top is a 1000 GPM
deck gun prepiped. The front bumper has a 6-inch suction inlet and
100-ft. 1-3/4" trash line. A hose trough for a 50-ft. doughnut
roll of 3-inch and a 25-ft. roll of 5-inch. The pump is a Waterous
1250 two-stage pump with LDH discharge.
Engine 6137 is a 1947 Ahrens Fox HT 1000 GPM piston pumper, no. 3466. The Fox was purchased from Hanley Hose in Chester, PA. This truck is unique due to the fact it has a piston pump and can hold its own against the modern apparatus of today. We have kept the Fox up for many years, taking it to the NJ State Firemen's Parade and Wheaton Village antique fire muster. The Fox has taken many trophies in the past years. We are proud of the truck and hope to be for many more years.
Tower
6155 is a 1994 Pierce Lance
with a 10-man cab, 1250 GPM pump, 200 gal., 500 ft. of 5-inch supply
line, two (20 1-3/4" attack lines above the pump panel, Onan
generator with quartz lights and electric reels. 6155 is equipped
to respond to a multitude of calls, including mutual aid to surrounding
communities and confined space incidents.
Brush 6121 is a 1976 Dodge Power wagon with a Ranger body. Refurbished in 1997, with new cabinets and a new paint job, 6121 gas a 250 GPM Hale pump, PTO-driven, 200-ft. hose reel, and 100-ft. of 1-3/4" in the rear. A Honda generator powers two (2) 500 watt quartz lights and light reel. 6121 responds to all emergencies providing light and mobility for brush calls.
RESCUE
6195 - 2002 EVI Walk-in Rescue. Equipped with a cascade
unit for filling air bottles or dive bottles on scene. It has in-line
air for confined space rescue.
Marine
1 is a 35-ft. all-aluminum fishing boat with a single Volvo
engine. It was purchased from a local commercial fidherman who used
it for his pot traps. In 1991, Town Bank bought her and extensively
refurbished her, installing a larger fuel tank, instrument console,
marine electronics and fire radio equipment. A 1000 GPM farmer's
irrigation pump sits in the cockpit piped directly through the hull,
enabling us to to fire up the pump while enroute to a scene. A bow-mounted
deck gun piped with a 5" line can supply 1000 GPM at the tip.
Next to the pump is a riser pipe, which has three (3) 2-1/2"
discharges. These can be used for handlines or additional deck guns
off the stern of the boat. Marine 1 can also be used as a "floating
hydrant", supplying an inland fire scene. Many local business
owners helped out with the construction of Marine 1, through donations,
their time and expertise, or a reduced cost of equipment. |
In
1995, at our 50th Anniversary celebration, this apparatus was dedicated
to David Douglass, former Lieutenant of old Ladder 6155. Dave was
a Lower Township Police officer who was shot and killed in the line
of duty in February, 1994, while investigating a reported burglary.
Dave was a life member and president of the fire company at the
time of the incident.
The
name "Robert C" comes from Robert Keith Coombs, a Life
Member of Town Bank Fire Company whose idea it was to look into
starting a marine unit for our community. Bob is also credited with
starting Town Bank's Dive Team. His love for recreational diving
carried over to the firehouse where the Dive Unit still operates
today. Bob never got to see the completion of Marine 1. Tragically,
he was killed in an automobile accident prior to us starting work
on the boat. All the firefighters got together and thought it only
fitting that the boat be named after him.