Apparatus

Unit : Engine 64 "En4cer"
Year : 2011
Model : Pierce Arrow XT Pumper

This unit carries 1000 gallons of water, 30 gallons of Class A foam, and 40 gallons of Class B foam. It is equipped with a 1500 gpm pump, Pierce Husky foam system, carries 1000 feet of large diameter supply line, and over 800 feet of attack line. The unit seats a crew of 6, and carries a full compliment of hand tools, saws, medical supplies, SCBA, portable scene lighting, and a thermal imaging camera. It has a 500 horsepower Detroit diesel engine and Allison automatic transmission, with a pto driven generator. This unit is housed at our headquarters station.

This unit is dedicated to the Chance and Soulsby families, who have a long-standing tradition of service to the Easton Volunteer Fire Department. Members of the Chance and Soulsby families have served the department since the early 1900s. This includes five members of the Chance and Soulsby family who have served as fire chief: C.M.T. "Milton" Soulsby (1912-1920), James Chance, Charles R. "Randy" Chance Sr., Les Chance and Charles R. "CR" Chance Jr. Other Chance family members have served in various positions within the department as well. Those members are Ronald Chance, Robert Chance, and Jesse Chance.

Unit : Engine 68 "Termin8tor"
Year : 2008
Model : Spartan/4 Guys Rescue Engine

This unit is equipped with a 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon booster tank, and Class "A" and "B" foam tanks. It carries all the standard equipment for an engine company, including 1000 feet of large diameter supply hose (5 inch), 500 feet of 3 inch supply hose, amd more than 800 feet of attack line. Additionally, the unit serves as a rescue engine, and is equipped with two front bumper-mounted hydraulic hose reels, with a pre-connected combination spreader/cutter, and an "O" cutter. The unit also carries cribbing, step chocks, absorbent, and other tools for use during rescue incidents. This unit supplements our heavy rescue, and is housed at the Matthewstown Road substation.

Unit : Rescue 61 "Tool Time"
Year : 1995
Model : E-One Heavy Rescue

This unit is equipped as a heavy rescue, and carries two sets of hydraulic rescue tools (including spreaders, cutters, combination tools, rams, cribbing, hi-lift jacks, and associated attachments. The unit has a 6000 psi air cascade system with SCBA filling station, light tower for scene lighting, various power tools, saws, fans, ropes, and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT Team) equipment. This unit also carries absorbent, booms, inflatable pools, and other tools used in hazardous materials incidents. It can transport a crew of 10, with 9 SCBA seating positions. This unit is housed at our headquarters station.

Unit : Aerial Tower 61 "High Expectations"
Year : 2013
Model : Sutphen SPH 100

Aerial Tower 61 is a Mid-Mount 100' aerial tower, with 2 master stream devices. Powered by a 500HP Cummins and Allison Automatic, Aerial Tower 61 is equipped with a 1500 gpm Hale pump, 150 gal of water, (2) 200’ 1 ¾” cross lays, a 200’ 2 ½” cross lay, 500’ 5” LDH, 143’ of ground ladders and 9500 watts of scene lighting and all other NFPA required equipment.

Nicknamed “High Expectations”, AT-61 is 46’ 6” long on a 236” wheelbase Sutphen chassis, and was built to fit within the height constraints of the existing firehouse and measures a short 10’ 3” tall.

The bell on the truck carries on and EVFD tradition, as it has served on every aerial truck owned by the department since the 1940’s. Gold Leaf Lettering and Vinyl work performed by Danz Lettering, Aerial Tower 61 was sold by John Lawver, Lawver Fire Apparatus , Gettysburg, PA.

AT-61 is housed at the Headquarters Station.

Unit : Brush 66 "Brush Monster"
Year : 1986
Model : International/4 Guys

This unit is 4 wheel drive, and is equipped with a 1000 GPM front mount pump. The unit has a 500 gallon booster tank, and carries assorted saws, rakes, and other equipment. It carries 300 feet of large diameter supply hose (5 inch), 500 feet of 3 inch supply hose, more than 200 feet of forestry hose, and has two booster reels with 200 feet of 1 inch hose on each. It is equipped with a rear-mounted 20 ton drag winch. This unit is housed at our headquarters station.

Unit : Fire Safety Awareness Trailer
Year : 2003
Model : Surrey Fire Safety House

This unit was purchased in 2003 with funds from the Assistance to Firefighter's Grant (AFG) courtesy of the United States Fire Administration. The trailer is a mobile classroom containing stadium style seating, and a full compliment of audio/visual equipment, including exterior public address system. The trailer has a fully functional kitchen, including a working sink and stove. It has a working fireplace simulator, a fire alarm and smoke alarm system, and hearing impaired smoke and fire alarms. It features a bedroom with ducted smoke simulations at various levels and amounts, a heated door, and window escape ladder. The trailer has a control room for an operator/observer, as well as a 911 simulator. This mobile classroom is utilized throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland at public events, fire department open house functions, carnivals and fairs, as well as schools. It is available by request. Contact 410-822-4848 to request this unit at your event.