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APPARATUS NEWS
AQUINNAH
Mini-Pumper
Aquinnah may look at a mini-pumper size unit
to replace the 2000 Ford Rescue Truck 361.
It could serve as a rescue truck and also operate off road in
areas difficult for the larger engine.
Sept 2018
Humvee
Aquinnah also has acquired a military
surplus Humvee which
will eventually be outfitted with a skid unit for beach
rescue and off road access.
May 2017
Boat
Aquinnah also acquired a surplus 24' USCG boat.
Once outfitted with motors and electronics,
it would serve as a water rescue unit.
May 2017
BARNSTABLE COUNTY
Barnstable County has recently set up a
Chevy C5500 Duramax / Goshen Coach
as a rehab bus.
It is housed at Harwich Station 1.
Sept 2019
BARNSTABLE
Car 201
Barnstable recently placed a 2019 Chevy Tahoe in service
as Fire Chief Car 201
Car 212
Former Fire Chief car
2008 Ford Explorer for utility vehicle
The previous 212
an older former military "forestry" truck has been replaced.
The department has an LMTV.
More to follow.
Sept 2019
Barnstable Ladder 206
Is Out of Service
long term for repairs.
The aerial and motor have both sustained damage.
Barnstable is exploring options for replacing the apparatus,
potentially combining an engine and ladder into a single unit.
Sept 2019 / Update Oct 2019.
BOURNE
Ambulances
Bourne anticipates delivery of (2) new ambulances,
expected to be Ford F550 / Lifeline Type I vehicles.
They would be replacing A134 and A135.
May 2019
Cars
Bourne anticipates purchasing a new pickup and command car.
May 2019
BREWSTER
Brewster has a new ambulance on order.
Expected to be a Ford F550 4x4 / Lifeline Type I.
Aug 2019
CARVER
Carver has ordered a KenworthT880 / Pierce
1500/3000 Engine Tanker.
Expected in late 2020.
Oct 2019 - Update Nov 2019
CCNS
CHATHAM
High Water
Chatham recently acquired a 1998 former military LMTV
to use as a high water rescue unit. The unit had
previously served
as West Barnstable's Forestry 288 since 2017. Chatham and
other communities experienced storm related flooding situations
in recent years and these types of vehicles are becoming more
common.
Aug 2018 / Update Nov 2018
CHILMARK
Chilmark Engine 123
1997 Ford F450 4x4 / Southern Coach Mini-Pumper
500 gpm / 300 gallon
Acquired from Bulldog in 2019
Originally Livingston, NY
Posted Oct 2018 - Updated July 2019
COMM
COTUIT
Engine 263
1994 Pierce Lance 1250/750 Pumper
has been out of service being refurbished.
July 2019
DENNIS
Dive
The former Ambulance 105 is a 2011 Ford
F450/Horton Type I
which will be reassigned to Dive 116 as the Dive Truck.
The new Dive Truck will replace the 1989 GMC/Frontline that
has served as the dive truck since 1995.
Updated Jan 2019
Car
Dennis expecting a 2019 vehicle for Chief Car 101.
Updated Jan 2019
Engine
Dennis is planning to replace Engine 112.
October 2019
DUXBURY
EASTHAM
EDGARTOWN
Mini-Pumper
Edgartown is believed to be awaiting a used mini-pumper
type vehicle to replace the 1981 GMC / E-One Engine 223
at the Chappy Station . The smaller vehicle would be more
suited for responding to EMS calls and accessing properties
down narrow driveways. It could also tow a boat trailer.
Oct 2018 / Update Nov 2018
FALMOUTH
Future Apparatus
Falmouth has fallen behind in recent years with apparatus
replacements.
Currently the town is planning a capital replacement program
that
would fund the replacement of several vehicles.
LADDER
The current 1991 Emergency One
110'
aerial Ladder 26 would be replaced
by a new Ladder Truck.
The plan would also retire the 1987 Ford/EVF Heavy Rescue 31
and carry the specialized rescue equipment on the new Ladder
truck.
AMBULANCES
The plan would also include the purchase 2 new ambulances.
Falmouth is moving to the Ford F550/Lifeline Type I style
vehicles.
If this goes thru, purchases would likely be in 2019.
Updated Jan 2019
Fire Alarm Truck 19
Falmouth was planning to replace high mileage 1991 Fire Alarm
C-19,
but that apparently has been put on hold for now.
Nov 2018
HARWICH
HYANNIS
AMBULANCE
Hyannis has a new Ambulance on order.
Expected to be a Ram / Lifeline Type I
June 2019
ENGINE
Hyannis also expects to order a new Engine to replace
the 1992 Emergency One Foam Pumper Engine 2 (822).
The new engine expected to be a Pierce
similar to the other Hyannis engines.
June 2019
JOINT BASE CAPE COD
EXPECTING
JBCC also planning a Heavy Rescue - Special Operations unit.
Dec 2018
EXPECTING
A "forestry" type apparatus is also planned.
Jan 2019
ARFF
JBCC continues to anticipate delivery of a
new ARFF Truck
(at some point)
July 2017 Update April 2018
KINGSTON
LAKEVILLE
Engine 2
New 2019 Spartan 1500/1000 custom Pumper has been delivered.
The 4 door cab forward will become first due when in service.
It replaces a 2003 Pierce Saber 1250/750 Pumper
acquired by Lakeville in 2012.
That engine failed an inspection and failed a second time
after repairs had been made in Dec 2018.
Oct 17, 2019
Ambulance 1
The 2015 Ford F450/PL Custom Type I Ambulance A-1
went back in service following repairs after the vehicle was
damaged in an MVC in Fall 2018.
The 2008 (2018) Chevy / PL Custom Type I loaner was returned.
Update Oct 17, 2019
MARION
Tanker
Marion received a grant to purchase a new 2000 gallon tanker.
Sept 2019
Ambulance
Marion expects to purchase a new ambulance to replace their
2009 Ford / Braun.
May 2019
Breaker
Marion has acquired a former military 5 ton chassis that is
expected to
be used to build a new brush breaker to replace their 1953 Reo /
Young
Brush Breaker 127.
April 2018
MARTHA'S VINEYARD AIRPORT
MVY recently took delivery of a new ARFF Truck 941.
It appears to be a 2019 Oshkosh Striker
probably 2000/1500/210
Sept 2019
MASHPEE
Tanker
Mashpee has a new Tanker on order.
Expected to be a 2019 Freightliner / Emergency One
500 gpm / 2200 Gallon unit.
To replace the 1980 GMC/E-One 1000/2000 Tanker 358
May 2019
Mashpee has a new ambulance on order.
2019 Ford F550 4x4 / Lifeline Type I
Aug 2019
Mashpee Ambulance 362 (2018 Ford F550/LifeLine Type
I)
was involved in MVC Aug 9, 2019. Out of Service.
Borrowed former Sandwich Ambulance 456
(2014 International/Horton Type I)
to serve as Ambulance 362.
Sept 2019
Cars
Mashpee Deputy Chief C372 swapped 2013 Ford F150 Pickup
with 2013 Ford Explorer (was C373).
Oct 2019
MATTAPOISETT
Mattapoisett will be getting a new fire station.
May 2019
Mattapoisett Police EMS
Recently put a 2019 Ford E450/Life Line Type III
in service as Ambulance 412.
Sept 2019
MIDDLEBORO
NANTUCKET
Brush Truck
Nantucket recently took delivery of their first new brush
breaker.
The breaker was built on a former military chassis by Fire-One.
It has a 650 gallon tank and rear pump.
Designated Breaker 1.
Delivered Oct 2018.
Tankers 1 & 2
Nantucket's (2) 1998 Stewart & Stevenson LMTV / 2017 Fire-One
250 gpm / 2000 gallon tankers were put in service in May 2017.
One at central station and one at Siasconset station.
Update April 2018
Utility Vehicles
Nantucket put a former military 1986 Humvee in service as
Utility 6
in 2016 with a 90 gpm / 150 gallon skid unit to serve as a brush
and beach access vehicle.
A second 1987 Humvee has been similarly setup and will be
assigned to Tuckernuck Island.. It would replace a 2000s
Ford F350 pickup on the island.
Dec 2015 Update April 2018
Ambulances
Nantucket took delivery of a 2016 Ford F550 4x4 /Horton Type I
Ambulance 4 in 2016
and a 2017 Ford F550 4x4 /Horton Type I Ambulance 2 in 2017.
Dec 2015 Updated April 2018
Cars
2016 Ford F150 for Chief Car 1
2016 Deputy Car 2
(Note - I need to get to the island to
do a proper update)
Nov 2018
NANTUCKET AIRPORT
Airport 3
The most recent unit was the 2015 Oshkosh Striker 2000/1500/210 ARFF Truck
in June 2015
Posted Dec 2015 u/d April 2018
OAK BLUFFS
Dive Truck 541
Oak Bluffs took over operation of the
former Edgartown Dive Truck
which is now Oak Bluffs Dive 541.
Rehab
The Oak Bluffs FD also got a newer
Rehab Unit for Oscar 85.
May 2017
Refurb
Oak Bluffs recently refurbished their 2001 Kenworth / American
Heavy Rescue.
May 2019
ONSET
Engine 2
2003 HME/Smeal 1500/750 Pumper
currently being refurbished.
Due back early Nob 2019
Oct 2019
Brush Breaker
Onset continues to work on a new brush breaker to replace
Breaker 148 that went out of service in 2017.
The department has a 2004 BMY Harsco 5 ton former military
chassis and will be using in house skills to build the new
truck.
It will have a 350 gpm pump and 750 tank.
Oct 2017 / Update Nov 2018
Engine
Onset voters approved replacement of their 1988 Maxim F Engine
1.
at the 2019 District Meeting. The new engine expected to
combine
equipment of the engine and rescue truck to reduce an apparatus.
Bid went to KME.
May 2019 u/d Sept 2019
Rescue 1
The 2009 Ford F550/EVI Rescue Truck
was taken out of service in July 2019 as part of the plan to
combine the Rescue equipment with an engine as part of the
Engine 1 replacement approved in 2019.
Oct 2019
Onset also approved purchase of a new
pickup
for duty officer.
The 2019 Ford F250 Pickup will be Squad 1.
The present Squad 1 will become Squad 2.
May 2019 - Update Oct 2019
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ORLEANS
PLYMOUTH
Engine 5
Plymouth's 2008 Emergency One Typhoon 1250/750 Pumper
caught fire in the Manomet Fire Station in January 2019.
The electrical fire did significant damage to the vehicle
but thanks to some quick action by firefighters, the engine
was pulled outside preventing the fire from damaging the
station or other apparatus. It will require significant
repairs
to return to service. One of the spare engines is filling
in.
Jan 2019
Ladder 3
Plymouth has taken delivery of their 3rd Ladder company.
A 2019 100' Emergency One Cyclone Aerial Ladder truck has
arrived.
It has a 1750 gpm pump and 450 gallon tank.
It is expected to be assigned to a new North Plymouth Station 7
when opened
in Summer 2020.
April 2018 - u/d Oct 2019
Engine 3
Plymouth is also expecting delivery of another E-One Pumper
for Engine 3. It will be a 2019 E-One Cyclone 1500/1000 Pumper.
The present International/E-One Engine 3 will become Spare
Engine 10.
Oct 2019
Engine 4
Plymouth is expected to place an order for another Emergency One
Cyclone 1500/1000 Pumper for Engine 4.
Oct 2019
Engine 10
The 1996 Pierce Dash 1500/750 Pumper
has been taken out of service. It was originally Engine 5
until becoming the spare Engine 10.
It will be replaced
by the 2007 International/Pierce Contender 1250/1000
currently serving as Engine 3
Oct 2019
PLYMPTON
Plympton apparently took the Brush Breaker out of service.
Sept 2019
PROVINCETOWN
3
Engines
Provincetown is in the process of getting 3 new engines.
Expected to be custom built Ferrara pumpers.
The order will replace the two engines which were damaged
by salt water during a 2018 winter storm. It took a while to get
the funding and insurance settlement but the two new engines
to replace the damaged 2002 Freightliner/Ferrara 1250/500 Engine
190
and the 2003 HME/Ferrara 1250/500 Engine 193 have been ordered.
The third engine is essentially a twin of E190, the 2001
Freightliner/
Ferrara 1250/500 Engine 195. It is being replaced due to
age.
Each will be built on short 153" wheel base chassis to minimize
overall length to fit in stations and get around Provincetown
streets.
Ptown is evaluating options for loaner apparatus or other plans
while 50% of the pumping apparatus are out of service for as
much as a year as the new apparatus are built.
Updated June 2019
Cars
The Provincetown Fire Chief's 2015 Ford Expedition Car 191
was also damaged by salt water in the storms of 2018.
It has not yet been replaced and is still in service.
Provincetown added 2 new vehicles
including:
Car 191A - 2019 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 SUV Deputy Chief Car
Pickup Truck (No number assignment yet) - 2019 Ford F250 4 door
Pickup
A 2004 former chief car is still used as a utility vehicle.
High Water
Provincetown has also acquired a surplus military LMTV
to be used
as a High Water Vehicle.
Updated Jan 2019
ROCHESTER
Tanker
Rochester is expecting delivery of their new tanker.
It is an E-One, built on a large International Chassis.
Expected to be 1500 gpm, 3660 gallons, 40 foam.
Due in Oct 2019
To replace their
1988 Spartan/FMC 1500/3000 Tanker.
Update Oct 2019
Pickup 197
2010 (2019) GMC 2500 HD / Utility body
Formerly DPW vehicle - Replaced older Pickup.
Oct 2019
Rescue 196
The former Ambulance 207
2002 International / Horton Type I is being
repurposed as the Rochester Rescue Truck.
Oct 2019
SANDWICH
Sandwich is about to complete a major change and upgrade in
apparatus.
ENGINE 451
The 2009 Sutphen 1500/750/40B Pumper
currently assigned to Engine 453 at Station 3 will be reassigned
as Engine 451
assigned to Station 1 when the Quint 453 goes in service.
The 1994 former Bourne E-4 International/E-One 1250/750 Pumper
that had served as Engine 451 was already taken out of service
with Squad 4 running as an engine out of Station 1.
LADDER 3 (453)
The new 2019 Ferrara 1750/500/77' Quint Aerial ladder
has been delivered. It still needs to be lettered and outfitted.
When in service, it will run first due out of the new Station 3
in Forestdale.
Updated Oct 30, 2019
SQUAD 4 (454)
The white 1998 Pierce Saber 500 gpm /500 gallon Squad Engine,
formerly a Dalton, MA Squad, will be reassigned to Station 3.
It will run as a heavy rescue / special operations unit.
It has a generator, winch, and will carry equipment
previously carried in trailers.
Oct 2019
FORESTRY 3 (463)
A 2019 Ford F350 4x4 with a 250 gallon skid unit
has been placed in service as Forestry 3 (463).
It has the skid unit from the former Forestry 468.
It will be assigned to Station 3.
Oct 30, 2019
FORESTRY 1 / 467
A 1998 Ford 225 gallon Forestry Truck was purchased
from Stoughton FD. It will serve as a forestry unit at Station
1.
Oct 30, 2019
UTILITY 2 / 449?
A 2019 Ford F250 was placed in service as Utility 2
assigned to Station 2 as the officer/utility vehicle.
It is lettered as a Tactical Support Unit.
Oct 30, 2019
CARS
Sandwich recently placed new cars in service.
Car 1 (441) is a 2019 Chevy Tahoe - Fire Chief - black.
Car 2 (442) 9s a 2019 Chevy Tahoe - Deputy Chief - black.
AMBULANCE
Sandwich intends to maintain a 5th Ambulance.
It will be in reserve and available as a loaner to Upper Cape
departments as needed. Presently the 2014 International/Horton
Type I Ambulance (formerly 456) is on loan to Mashpee.
Oct 2019
TISBURY
TRURO
WAREHAM
Breaker
Wareham has a military chassis that will be used for a new
Brush Breaker to replace the last of their older 1978 Ford
breakers.
May 2019
Rescue
Wareham has ordered a Spartan/EVI 6 wheel
walkin Heavy Rescue.
Under construction.
Sept 2018
Ladder Truck
Wareham is expected to be seeking funding to replace
their 1987 Emergency One 110' Ladder truck.
April 2018
Wareham has a new Squad
2
2019 Ford F450 crew cab with utility body
May 2019
Wareham also recently put a former
military Humvee
in service as Squad 4, utility vehicle
Sept 2018
WAREHAM EMS
Ambulance
Wareham has an ambulance on order.
2019 Dodge RAM 5500 4x4 / Lifeline Type I for A-2 (62)
June 2018 / Update Oct 2019
WELLFLEET
FIRE
LADDER
Wellfleet is planning to replace Ladder 93.
Funding has been approved to purchase a used
quint aerial ladder when it becomes available.
July 2019
WEST BARNSTABLE
Pickup
2019 Ford F150 in service as Car 280.
May 2019
Forestry
West Barnstable has acquired another surplus military chassis
to be used for a forestry vehicle. It is a 5 ton LMTV
style vehicle
which will be equipped with a pump and water tank.
The 1998 LMTV they had
since
2017 as Forestry 288
went on to serve as Chatham's new High Water
unit.
Updated Jan 2019
WEST TISBURY
Car
West Tisbury recently put a new fire chief car in service.
Ford Explorer.
Nov 2018
YARMOUTH
Forestry
Yarmouth is building a new forestry truck on a former military
Freightliner chassis. It will replace the 1975 AM General
Forestry 49 in service since 2012.
Nov 2018
Yarmouth Tower Ladder 41
has been out of service being refurbished.
Sept 2019
Yarmouth Ambulance 57
Delivered
Dec 2019
MUST BE MY SIGN
Goes without sayin'
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Updated: December 10, 2019
