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SANDWICH AMBULANCE

SANDWICH AMBULANCE 459 - "A-3"
2023 Ford E550 (GAS) / LifeLine Type III Ambulance
June 2023
 

SANDWICH TOWER

SANDWICH TOWER 450
1996 Sutphen 1500/500  95' Tower Quint
Rehabbed in 2013.
Out of Service due to mechanical problems
Replacement uncertain.
April 2021

SANDWICH ENGINE

SANDWICH ENGINE 451 - ENGINE 1
2009 Sutphen 1500/750 Pumper
Formerly Engine 453 - reassigned to Engine 451
Jan 2020

SANDWICH QUINT LADDER

SANDWICH QUINT LADDER 3 (453)
2019 Ferrara Igniter 1750/500/77' Quint Aerial Ladder
Will be assigned as first due Engine at Station 3 when in service.
Current Engine 453 / Engine 3 to become Engine 451 / Engine 1
New Ladder went in Service Dec 13, 2019
Oct 30, 2019 / Update Dec 15, 2019

SANDWICH CAR

SANDWICH CAR "Utility 2"
2019 Ford F250
"Tactical Support Unit"
Planned to be assigned to Station 2
Sept 2019 / Update Oct 30, 2019

SANDWICH TRUCK

SANDWICH FORESTRY 3 (463)
2019 Ford F350 4x4 / 225 Gal skid unit
Replacing 2010 Forestry 468
Sept 2019

SANDWICH CAR

SANDWICH CAR 441 (C-1)
2019 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 SUV Fire Chief
Sept 2019

SANDWICH CAR

SANDWICH CAR 442 (C-2)
2019 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 SUV Fire Chief
Sept 2019

SANDWICH AMBULANCE

SANDWICH AMBULANCE 456 (A-2)
2019 Ford F550 4x4 / Life Line Type I Ambulance
Station 2 - EMS 310
Aug 2019

SANDWICH FORESTRY

SANDWICH FORESTRY
Sandwich has acquired a 1998 Ford 225 Forestry truck
to serve as a spare forestry truck.
May 2019

SANDWICH "SQUAD"

SANDWICH SQUAD 4 (454)
1998 (2019) Pierce Saber 500/500 Squad
Former Dalton, MA
May 2019

SANDWICH COMMAND

SANDWICH CAR 460 - Car 3
2019 Ford F150 4x4 Pickup Duty Officer Vehicle
Jan 2019
 

SANDWICH BREAKER RETIRED

SANDWICH BREAKER 461 (B-1)
The 1978 Military 6x6 5 ton / 2002 Sandwich FD built
250 gpm / 1000 gallon Brush Breaker
has been retired from service.
Uncertain on replacement plans.
Sept 2019
 

SANDWICH ENGINE RETIRED

SANDWICH "ENGINE 1"  Engine 451
The former Bourne Engine 125
1995 International Navistar / Emergency One
1250 / 750 Pumper
Acquired by Sandwich FD Jan 2019 to replace the former Brewster E233
that has been serving as Engine 1 since Aug 2018.
Sandwich expects to get new apparatus to replace the older borrowed units.
OUT OF SERVICE AUG 2019

SANDWICH

SANDWICH ENGINE 451
(Engine 1)
The 2007 Sutphen 1250/750 Pumper was found to have severe frame corrosion
which resulted in the vehicle being taken out of service in August 2018. 
Sandwich does not have a spare engine, and now with 3 staffed stations, that
 left Sandwich an engine short.  As a result, they have borrowed the recently retired
1989 Pierce Lance former Brewster Engine 233.
The search for a new replacement engine is in progress.
August 2018

Previous posting

Future Apparatus
ENGINES
In August 2018, the 2007 Sutphen 1250/750 Engine 451 (Eng 1)
was taken out of service unexpectedly for major mechanical issues.
This left the department with only 2 engines to cover 3 stations.

A 1989 Pierce Lance 1500/1000 Pumper that was recently retired
from Brewster Engine 233 was available for a very reasonable price
and Sandwich took it and put it in service as Engine 451 (Eng 1)
at Station 1.

Sandwich has looked at a number of options to upgrade their
engine fleet.  Initial thoughts were to purchase an engine and
an aerial quint. 

Currently, the plan is to seek funding at the
Spring 2019 Town Meeting for 2 new Engines. They would be 1500 gpm
with 1000 gallon tanks.
One would be assigned to Engine 451 (Eng 1) at Station 1.
The other would be assigned to the new Forestdale Station 3 as Engine 453 (Eng 3).
Sandwich has been looking at Ferrara and Pierce for the
two replacement engines.

The present Engine 453 (Eng 3) 2009 Sutphen Pumper would
become a 4th Engine, assigned to Station 3. Sandwich has not
had 4 engines for many years and the additional vehicle will
enable better coverage and service for the town.

Sandwich is also evaluating the option of keeping the
1989 Pierce Lance as a spare engine.
Updated Jan 2019

Ambulance
Sandwich is anticipating delivery of a new 2019 Ford F550/Lifeline
Type I Ambulance to replace the 2012 International/Horton Type I
Ambulance 458. It is expected around May 2019.

The 2012 International (former 458) would likely be kept
and converted into a Special Services Unit carrying equipment
and serving during the unusual type incidents that happen on
the rare occasion, but have special needs.
It would likely be assigned to the new Station 3.
Updated Jan 2019
 

Command Car
Sandwich has put a new 2019 Ford F150 4x4 4 door Pickup Truck
with a full cap in service as the Command Car 460 (Car 3).
The new vehicle carries a great deal of technology with additional
computers, radios, and supporting communications equipment.
The Duty Officer is currently assigned to Station 1 with the vehicle.
Plans are to move the Duty Officer to the new Station 3 when it opens.
Updated Jan 2019

The former Car 460, 2010 Ford Expedition, is being kept as a
utility vehicle

The department hopes to seek a Ford F350 Pickup
that would be assigned to Station 2 for the officer and to
enable better access to beaches and other difficult access
locations.

School Car
Sandwich purchased a new 2019 Ford Fusion AWD car
to be used as a school and support vehicle.
It replaced the 2008 Ford Taurus Car 455.
Updated Jan 2019

Forestry
The present Forestry 468, 2010 Ford F350 4x4 flat bed
forestry truck will remain at Station 1.

The present 2017 Ford F350 Pickup Truck assigned to Station 3
as Car 440 will be equipped with a skid unit to serve as a
patrol/forestry vehicle when needed.

High Water
Sandwich had acquired a 2009 Freightliner former military chassis
to be used as the platform to replace the former Foam Tanker 465.
The 1973 GMC chassis that had been used as a water tanker
and the foam tanker was removed from service and cut up during
a Jaws training drill in 2018.

Sandwich recently took the regional 500 Gallon Foam trailer 4
that had been assigned to Mashpee.  This reduced the need for
a foam tanker and opened the use of the chassis for other purposes.

Sandwich is assessing the best options for using the 2009 chassis.
Among the options is use as a high water rescue vehicle
which can access flooded sections of town during major
storms.
Updated Jan 2019

Sandwich anticipates the new Forestdale Station 3 to open
in the Summer 2019. At that time, administrative offices will
move into the new station.

Apparatus reassignments are still being planned, but the initial
plan looks at keeping the following apparatus at the following stations.
STATION 1: Engine 1, Tower 1, Amb 1, Breaker 1, Forestry 468,
the Foam Trailer 4, boat, and support cars
STATION 2: Engine-Tanker 2, Tanker 1, and Ambulance 2,
as well as an officer vehicle.
STATION 3: Engine 3, a second engine, Ambulance 3, the Special
Incidents Unit, a forestry unit, Command Car, and support units.

It is yet to be determined where the potential Spare Engine and
2nd Brush Breaker will be assigned.
More to follow once the details are worked out.
Update Jan 2019

SANDWICH CAR

SANDWICH CAR 441
2019 Ford Explorer 4x4 SUV
Fire Chief
Oct 2018

SANDWICH CAR

SANDWICH CAR 442
2016 Ford Explorer 4x4 SUV Deputy Car
Was Car 441
Oct 2018

SANDWICH CAR

SANDWICH CAR 443
2016 Ford Interceptor 4x4 SUV EMS Officer
Was Deputy Car 442
Oct 2018
 

SANDWICH "ACTING" ENGINE

SANDWICH ENGINE 451 (ACTING)
1989 Pierce Lance 1500/1000
(Formerly Brewster Engine 233)
Replaced 2007 Sutphen)
Aug 2018

SANDWICH AMBULANCE

SANDWICH AMBULANCE 457
2018 Ford F550 4x4 / Life Line Type I Ambulance
May 2018

SANDWICH TANKER

SANDWICH TANKER 464
2008 (2016) Freightliner 6x6 / 2002 Fire One Tanker
300 gpm - 2500 gallons
Dec 2016

SANDWICH HIGH WATER

SANDWICH HIGH WATER
This former military Freightliner chassis was originally set to
become a new foam tanker.  It will instead be a high water type
vehicle when work is completed.
April 2018 / Update Nov 2018

SANDWICH ENGINE

SANDWICH ENGINE 451 (ACTING)
1989 Pierce Lance 1500/1000
(Formerly Brewster Engine 233)
Replaced 2007 Sutphen
August 2018

SANDWICH CAR OUT OF SERVICE

SANDWICH CAR 454
2008 Ford Taurus
Community Wellness Car
Originally Deputy C442
Retired Nov 2018

SANDWICH FOAM TANKER OUT OF SERVICE

SANDWICH FOAM TANKER 465
1973 GMC (2004) 1500 gallons Foam Tanker
Out of service, new Freightliner chassis was planned to replace it
 using the with foam tank, etc...
Plans changed.  The old truck was cut up in Nov 2018.
April 2018 / Update Nov 2018

RETIRED SANDWICH BREAKER

SANDWICH BREAKER 463
1953 Studebaker Military 6x6 / 1975 Ted Young Brush Breaker
Rebuilt 2002-2003 in house Sandwich FD
250 gpm pump & roll - 1000 gals - Class A
Out of Service 2016
 

SANDWICH FOAM TANKER

Sandwich Foam Tanker 465?
2018
Uncertain
The newer chassis planned to replace the 1973 GMC Foam Tanker
was ready for the foam tank to be mounted.
Option of foam trailer being considered instead.
Spring2018

SANDWICH FOAM TANKER 465
1973 GMC (2004) Foam Tanker
1500 gallons
Out of service, new chassis being fitted with foam tank.
April 2018

SANDWICH AMBULANCE

Sandwich Ambulance 457
2018 Ford F550 4x4 / Life Line Type I Ambulance
May 2018

SANDWICH BREAKER

Sandwich Breaker 462
1991 BMY Harasco 5 ton / 2017 Fire One Brush Breaker
150 / 750
April 2018

Oct 2017

Sandwich Breaker 461
1978 Military 6x6 5 ton / 2002 Sandwich FD built Brush Breaker
250 gpm pump & roll - 1000 gals
 

FORMER
Sandwich Breaker 463
1953 Studebaker Military 6x6 / 1975 Ted Young Brush Breaker
250 gpm pump & roll - 1000 gals - Class A
Retired in 2016

 

SANDWICH FORESTRY

Sandwich Forestry 468
The 2010 Ford F-350 has had the pickup body replaced
with a flatbed style.
Sept 2017

SANDWICH TRAILER

Sandwich UTV 454 Trailer
The former Hyannis 1993 Pace Haz Mat Trailer 807
has be re-gifted to Sandwich to trailer the UTV 454.
Aug 2017  

SANDWICH PICKUP

Sandwich Car 440
2017 Ford F350 Pickup
Mar 2017

SANDWICH TANKER

Sandwich Tanker 464
2008 (2016) Freightliner 6x6 / 2002 Fire One Tanker
300 gpm - 2500 gallons
Dec 2016

Replaced
(2008) 1987 Mack R 6x6 / 2002 Fire One Tanker
300 gpm - 2000 gallons - 200 gal Class A foam tank
 

SANDWICH AMBULANCE

Sandwich Ambulance 459
2016 Ford F550 4x4 / LifeLine Type I Ambulance
Nov 2016

Replaced
2008 Ford E450 / Horton Type III Ambulance went in service Dec 2008
 

SANDWICH CAR

Sandwich Car 441
2016 Ford Explorer 4x4 SUV Fire Chief Car
Fire Chief William Carrico II
Nov 2015 
 

SANDWICH CAR

Sandwich Car 442
2016 Ford Explorer Interceptor 4x4 SUV
Deputy Chief John Burke
Sept 2015
 

SANDWICH CAR

Sandwich Car 443
2015 Ford Explorer Interceptor 4x4 SUV
EMS Supervisor Vehicle
Sept 2015

SANDWICH CAR

 Sandwich Car 455
2008 Ford Taurus
Community Wellness Car
Originally Deputy Car
Served as Fire Prevention C467
Sept 2015

SANDWICH AMBULANCE

 Sandwich Car 467
2014 Ford Interceptor 4x4 SUV
Fire Prevention Car
Oct 2013

SANDWICH FIRE DEPT

SANDWICH FIRE DEPT
Sandwich has acquired a couple surplus military apparatus.
One expected to serve as a "high water" evacuation vehicle
and the other as a potential replacement chassis for a brush truck.
Sept 2015

SANDWICH ENGINE

Sandwich Engine Tanker 452
2015 Sutphen 4 door cab forward Engine-Tanker
2000 gpm - 1500 gallons
Mar 2015

Replaced
Engine 452
1994 KME Renegade 1250/750
Retired Mar 2015

SANDWICH CAR

Sandwich Car 442
2013 Ford Interceptor 4x4 SUV Deputy Chief Vehicle
Deputy John Burke
Was Fire Prevention C467
Aug 2014

SANDWICH CAR

Sandwich Car 467
2008 Ford Taurus SEL Fire Prevention Car
Was previously Deputy Car 442
July 2014

SANDWICH CAR

Sandwich Car 467
2013 Ford Interceptor 4x4 SUV Fire Prevention Vehicle
Oct 2013
 

SANDWICH CAR

Sandwich Car 455
2007 Ford Explorer 4x4 SUV
Formerly Fire Prevention Vehicle 467
Oct 2013
 

SANDWICH AMBULANCE

Sandwich Ambulance 456
2014 International Navistar 4300 / Horton Type I Ambulance
Oct 2013

 

SANDWICH FIRE BOAT

Sandwich Fireboat 429
2013 Moose Boats 37' Catamaran Fire Rescue Boat
2500 gpm pump - Foam - 2 monitors
Summer 2013
 

SANDWICH AMBULANCE

Sandwich Ambulance 458
2012 International / Horton Type I Ambulance
May 2012

 

Sandwich Tower Refurb

Sandwich Tower 450
The 1996 Sutphen Aerial Tower quint
has been sent out for a full refurbishing Nov 2012.
Expected by summer 2013.

Sandwich Car

Sandwich Car 460
2010 Ford Expedition SUV
Duty Officer
Aug 2010

Sandwich Car 455
2003 Chevy Tahoe
Formerly Car 460
Reassigned Aug 2010

Sandwich Ambulance

 
Sandwich Ambulance 457
2009 Ford E450 / Horton Type III
Jan 2010

 

Sandwich Forestry

Sandwich Forestry 468
2010 Ford F350XL 4x4 pickup truck
225 gallon skid tank / pump
In service Sept 2009

Sandwich Engine



Sandwich Engine 453
2009 Sutphen 1500/750/40 Pumper
Nov 2009

Sandwich Ambulance



Sandwich Ambulance 459
2008 Ford E450 / Horton Type III
Dec 2008

Sandwich Car

Sandwich Car 442
2008 Ford Taurus
Deputy Chief Car
Aug 2008

Sandwich Future Breaker

Future Sandwich Breaker
1993 International AWD chassis / former Otis Mil Tanker
to become a brush breaker
2008/2009?
 
 

Sandwich Tanker

Sandwich Tanker 464
(2008) 1987 Mack R Chassis / 2002 Fire One
400 gpm / 2000 gals / 200A
Built summer 2008
Replaced 1980 Military 6x6 chassis tanker


Future Sandwich Tanker 464
Sandwich picked up a couple surplus apparatus chassis recently.
This 1987 Mack former tanker will have the tank removed and
the chassis shortened. The tank and pump from the current Tanker 464
will be placed on this chassis, replacing the present chassis.
JN photo

Replaced this military chassis

Sandwich New Car

Sandwich Car 442
2008 Ford Taurus SEL Deputy Car
 

Sandwich New Ambulance

Sandwich Ambulance 456
2007 Ford E450 / Horton Type III Ambulance
New 4th Ambulance
Delivered Aug 2007

Sandwich New Rescue Pumper

Sandwich has ordered a new Sutphen Rescue Pumper to be delivered in late
2006 or early 2007.  The rescue pumper will have a 1500 gpm pump, carry 750 gals, and
have a foam system, as well as rescue tools.
The new engine is expected to replace Engine 1 at HQ. The present Engine 1 (KME)
would probably be reassigned to Station 3.  The present Engine 3 (Pierce) would
probably be assigned to Station 2.  The present Engine 2 (Maxim) would be retired.

Sandwich Car

Car 443
2007 Ford Expedition 4x4 SUV
EMS Officer
 

Sandwich Car

Car 467
2007 Ford Explorer
Fire Prevention
Feb 2007

Sandwich Apparatus

New 467 - 2006 Ford Explorer for Fire Prevention
Replaces black 2000 Ford LTD sedan taken out of service already

Car 443 - 1999 Ford Explorer formerly used as EMS officer vehicle
will be reassigned as a utility vehicle at station 3.

Car 440 - the 2004 Dodge Ram pickup presently serving as a utility vehicle
at Station 3, will be reassigned to Station 1.  The skid tank/pump from the
former 468 will be put into 440 making it a Forestry vehicle.

Forestry 468 - The 1995 GMC Utility-Pickup Forestry unit
will be taken out of service

Nov 2006

Sandwich Car

Car 442
2004 Ford LTD former cruiser
Used by EMS officer
Oct 2006

Sandwich Ambulance Refurb

Ambulance 458
2006 Ford E450 / 2000 Braun Type III Ambulance
Refurbished 2006.
Back in service Nov 2006

 
Original look

Sandwich New Chief Car

Car 441
2006 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 SUV Fire Chief Car
New chief's car replaced 2001 Ford LTD cruiser damaged in MVA during
summer of 2006.

Sandwich DEP Spill Trailer

Sandwich has received one of the Massachusetts DEP Spill Containment Trailers.
Nov 2005

Sandwich New Pickup Truck

Car 440
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 extended cab Pickup Truck
To replace the 1988 GMC pickup at Station 3
September 2004

Sandwich New Foam Tanker

Foam Tanker 465
1973 GMC 7500 / 2004 Foam Tanker
1500 gallon 1% ATC Class B Foam tank
3000 gpm Foam Deckgun
Chassis was originally Sandwich Tanker 1
To go into service Sept 2004 at Station 2

Sandwich New Air / Lighting Unit

Almost completed March 2005

Air 449
1999 Ford E450 chassis / 2004 Superior
Multi-bottle 6000 psi Cascade Air System
11,000 KW Generator / Lighting plant
Formerly 1999 Rescue 457 chassis
Delivered Aug 2004
 

Sandwich Ambulance Refurbished

Rescue 457
2004 Ford E450 chassis / 1999 Braun Type III Ambulance
Refurbished by Lifestar

Sandwich Breaker Retired

Breaker 462
1967 Kaiser MIL 6x6 Brush Breaker Retires.
Sandwich back down to 2 breakers until a new 462
is built at some time in the future.

Sandwich Breaker Refurbished

Breaker 463
2003 Refurb of 1953 Studebaker 6x6 Brush Breaker.
New motor, transmission, 1000 gallon poly water tank, new pump, bodywork, etc...
The work was done in house by Sand FD FF Keith Lehmann, the second major
breaker project in the past few years.  B463 is now back at Station 3.

Breaker 463 as it looked prior to the refurbishing.

Breaker 463 during renovations Nov 2002.

Ambulance Plans
Rescue 457 will be sent out soon to be rechassied. 
The 1999 Ford E450 chassis is expected to come back and be used
for a future air supply / lighting vehicle.
Fall 2003

New Sandwich Fire Dept SUV

Car 460 
2003 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 SUV
Shift Commander
In service Sept 2003

The former Patrol 460 (1995 GMC pickup) has been re-designated as Patrol 468.

Sandwich Fire Department Trailers

Haz Mat & Tech Rescue 
2002 Wells Cargo trailers for Haz Mat / Pollution Control
and Technical / High Angle rescue
  June 2003

Sandwich EMS Vehicle

Car 443 
199 Ford Explorer SUV
EMS Officer. June 2003
Formerly Fire Prevention 467.

Sandwich Fire Prevention

Car 467
2002 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
June 2003.

Sandwich's "New" Look

Sandwich Fire Department added stripes and large numbers to their apparatus over the 
past year or so.  Here is Engine 451 (E-1).
 

Sandwich Fire Department's New Tanker

Tanker 464 
Nov 2002
This 1980 AM General Military 6x6 5 Ton / 2002 Fire One Tanker
was delivered in October 2002.  It will be Tanker 464 at Station 2.
The new tanker has 2000 gallon water tank, 200 gallon Class A foam tank,
and 400 gpm pump.  There are 10" quick dump valves on rear both sides.
It also has a 2100 gallon folding tank.
The new tanker is at Station 2 East Sandwich.
The new Tanker 464 officially went into service in June 2003.

 
Future Tanker 464 
Former military chassis March 2002 Photo

Sandwich Fire Department's New Breaker

Breaker 461

In Service May 2002
Sandwich Firefighter / Mechanic Keith Lehmann designed and built the new breaker.

Breaker 461
1978 Military 6x6 5 ton / 2002 Sandwich FD built Brush Breaker
250 gpm pump & roll - 1000 gals
(diesel / standard)

B461 was under construction for several years.
(New Breaker on March 2, 2002)

Sandwich Refurbishing Rescue 459

Rescue 459

July 2002

Sandwich has sent their 1997 Ford/Braun Type III Ambulance
out to be re-chassied and refurbished with 2002 chassis.
It  is back with 2002 Ford E450 Chassis / refurbished by Life  Star.
Nov 2002.

SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Administrative Headquarters Offices of the Sandwich FD have moved into the new Sandwich Station 3 at 251 Cotuit Road in Forestdale. Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention, and EMS Officers have already moved in.  Fire/Rescue apparatus is expected to be moved in by early Sept.

Sandwich Fire Station 3

SANDWICH FIRE STATION 3
(Opened September 2019)

The Town of Sandwich voted in May 2016 to upgrade both fire and
police facilities within the town. It started with a renovation of the
1970's unstaffed Fire Station 2 in East Sandwich. That phase was completed
and the newly staffed Station 2 opened in June 2018.

Then, construction of a new Police Station and replacement for Fire Station 3
in Forestdale began. The Police station opened in Summer 2019.

The new Station 3, which includes headquarters offices,
opened at 251 Cotuit Road in September 2019.

SANDWICH STATION 3 CONSTRUCTION HISTORY PHOTOS

SANDWICH STATION 2 CONSTRUCTION HISTORY PHOTOS

SANDWICH POLICE STATION CONSTRUCTION HISTORY PHOTOS

POLICE & FIRE STATION DEDICATION

New Forestdale Fire Station 3
Opened with dedication September 27, 2019

Sandwich Station 3 at 85 Route 130 Closed
on August 29, 2019.
Apparatus and personnel moved into the new Station 3
at 251 Cotuit Road.

East Sandwich Fire Station 2

SANDWICH FIRE STATION 2
(Opened in 2018)

The Sandwich Fire Department and Police Department were approved for
new facilities in May 2016. After many years of trying to address outdated
and inadequate facilities, $15 Million was approved to accomplish three
major improvements.

(1) Renovate, occupy, and staff the 1970's era East Sandwich Fire Station #2.
(2) Construct a new Station #3 sub station at Cotuit Road & Quaker Meetinghouse Road
in Forestdale to replace a 1970s era outgrown station.
(3) Construct a new Police Headquarters at Cotuit Road & Quaker Meetinghouse Road
to replace the current police station on Route 6A built in 1970s.

The first phase was completed and the fire department opened and finally staffed
the East Sandwich Fire Station 24/7 on June 3, 2018.
The station had not previously been staffed.
Apparatus assigned includes an Ambulance, Engine, and Brush Breaker,
as well as a car.

Work continued on the Forestdale Station and Police Station.

FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION

East Sandwich Station 2 prior to being renovated and made inhabitable for staffing.

Sandwich Fire Stations  

Construction in Progress

EAST SANDWICH FIRE STATION 2

SANDWICH FIRE STATION 2
The East Sandwich Fire Station on Route 6A has been closed while
work begins on renovating and adding on to the 1970's former call station
which is being prepared to accommodate staffing.
An addition to the rear of the station will provide living space.
U/D Jan 2018

&

Construction in Progress

FORESTDALE STATION 3

SANDWICH POLICE &  FIRE STATION 3
The new Sandwich Police Station and Fire Station 3 will be built here at the
corner of Cotuit Road & Quaker Meetinghouse Road in Forestdale.
Land has been cleared and work is under way.
U/D Jan 2018

Sandwich Stations Approved

FUTURE FORESTDALE FIRE STATION
The architect's drawing of the Sandwich Fire sub station for Forestdale Station 3.
Construction is under way.
Update Feb 2018

Police and Fire Stations Approved 

SANDWICH VOTERS APPROVED STATIONS
Sandwich has needed to upgrade its emergency services facilities for decades.
The police station and 3 fire stations are all inadequate having been built in
the 1970s.  A proposal to build a new Police and Fire Headquarters station
and build a new fire sub station was rejected in 2013.

The town went back to the drawing board.
On May 2, 2016 voters approved funding to move forward with a new Police
Station at Cotuit Road & Quaker Meetinghouse Road. 

They also approved building a new fire station on that site to replace the
1970s Forestdale Fire Station 3 which is currently on Route 130.

While no funds were approved for headquarters on Route 6A downtown,
funding was approved to make the East Sandwich Fire Station 2 ready
for staffing.  It was built in the early 1970s as essentially a garage with
no living quarters of facilities for staffing.

East Sandwich Station 2 to be renovated and made inhabitable for staffing.

Forestdale Station 3 to be replaced by a new station at Cotuit Road &
Quaker Meetinghouse Road with a new Police station.  The station was
first staffed in 1993 as that section of town has grown considerably.

The combination Fire and Police Headquarters originally proposed in
2013 which was rejected at the time.

Present Sandwich Station 3
March 2017 photo

East Sandwich Station 2
April 20, 2018

New Forestdale Fire Station 3 and Police Headquarters
April 20, 2018

Sandwich Station "19"

Sandwich Fire Department
The Sandwich Fire Department has moved their Foam Tanker 465
into a stall in Building 19 at the NRG Canal Power Plant.

The Foam Tanker had been stationed at East Sandwich Station 2
but insufficient staffing and a need for apparatus space
made the relocation to the power plant necessary.

The tanker was designed with the power plant in mind
many years ago. It was special called to the recent gasoline
tanker rollover and spill at the Bourne State Police rotary
in March 2015.
March 2015

Architects view of proposed combination fire and police HQ
that failed to be approved in 2013.

Sandwich Fire Stations
Sandwich Fire and Police stations are all small and antiquated.
Efforts to solve this situation have been in the works for the past
few years. The most recent plans brought to the community for support
are to build a new central fire / police station on town property at
Cotuit Road and Quaker Meeting House Road in Forestdale.
The current police station would close and the stations in
Sandwich and Forestdale would be combined into the new HQ.
Because the town is so large and can not be properly covered from a
single station, a second new station on town property at the other
end of Quaker Meeting House Road at the High School is needed.
This would replace and cover currently unstaffed East Sandwich
and provide additional response for downtown Sandwich.

In summary, 3 current fire stations and 1 police station to
be replaced by (2) new facilities.
Plans are on line for viewers to evaluate.
Hope is to seek funding in 2013.
 

Sandwich Fire Headquarters

Sandwich Dispatch

SANDWICH EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
The Sandwich Police Department has been the 911 PSAP in town for years.
The police station right next door to the fire department would take calls and
transfer them next door for fire and EMS response. The center was staffed by
police officers, typically 1 per shift on a rotating assignment basis.

Early in 2016 that will be changing. Joint efforts between the fire and police
department are preparing the equipment, policies, procedures, and personnel
to open a combined communications center at the police station.

Currently the 4 civilian fire dispatchers work 24 hour shifts in the fire station
while police officers work the desk on 8 hour shifts. With the hiring of several
more civilian dispatchers, all fire, EMS, and police dispatching will be done
by 2 dispatchers sitting next to each other in communications center. All will
be cross trained to dispatch any type of incident, provide EMD, or greet the
public who come in to file complaints or have other business.

The communications center currently has 2 fully functional consoles
and one the move is made, a 3rd console will be brought over from the
fire station to allow for an extra position should it be needed at some time.

While older consoles were usually made up of steel panels and buttons,
today it is all done with a computer screen and a mouse / keyboard.
Dispatchers can see 911 data, mapping, a log, and status of various
resources directly in front of them and monitor various cameras located
around the station on another tv display. 

Posted January 1, 2016

New Sandwich Dispatch console
January 2010

Sandwich old Dispatch