UPDATED
September 26, 2008
 

[ APPARATUS ] [ FIRE STATIONS ] [ DEPARTMENT ]

New Ambulances

 

COMM is expected (3) new International / Horton Ambulances
in Fall 2008
 

New Vehicles

Car 322
2008 Chevy 3500 4x4 / 2004 Omaha utility body.
Vehicle was originally 1992 Ford F250. Serves as mechanic vehicle
with lift gate.  Oct 2007


Car 323
2008 Chevy 2500 Pickup for EMS Officer.
Oct 2007
 

New Shift Command Vehicle


COMM C321
 2007 Chevy Suburban
in service March 2007
 

New COMM Engine 305

Engine 305
New COMM FD Engine 305, 2006 Pierce Quantum Tak4 1500/750/25A/40B
Pumper went in service at Marstons Mills Station 3 Sept 27, 2006.
It has a larger generator, Husky 12 foam system, deckgun, 1600'4" LDH,
Jaws spreader, hard suction hose.

COMM Lighting Plant

COMM FD now has a Magnum 6000w Generator / light tower.
Five of these units are now distributed throughout the town's fire depts.
Oct 2005

NEW COMM DEPUTY CAR

Car 320
2005 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 Deputy Chief Car


COMM APPROVES NEW APPARATUS
COMM District meeting on May 17, 2005 approved a new Engine.  The new
engine will replace the 1983 Mack Engine 305.  It is expected that this new engine
would be assigned to either station 2 or 3 and the 1987 Pierce would become the
backup at Station 1. It is expected that the new engine would be similar to E306
with less compartments and a few other changes.

Voters also approved a new Deputy Chief vehicle to replace the 1996 Chevy Blazer
and
funding for a new brush breaker if matching funds are received from a grant.
The 1967 Maxim brush  breaker 316 is difficult to repair and get parts for
and need to be replaced.

NEW COMM RESCUE PUMPER

Engine 306
 COMM Engine 306 is a 2005 Pierce Quantum Tak4 1500 gpm Rescue Pumper
with a 500 gallon tank.  It is equipped with the Husky 10 foam system with a 25 gallon
class A tank and 40 gallon Class B foam tank.  The engine has a 15,000w hydraulic
generator with a telescoping light tower and pre-connected hydraulic Jaws of Life
tools.  It has a deckgun and will carry 1200' of 4" LDH as well as an assortment of
rescue and firefighting equipment.   It arrived in April 2005 and will go in service
after training. The new engine will serve as the department's heavy rescue pumper
replacing Engine 305.  The 1983 Mack E305 will become the mutual aid / reserve
engine at Station 1.  The 1975 Mack E302 will be retired.
 
Class A foam training.

COMM Engine 302 was retired upon Engine 306 going in service.
The 1975 Mack 1250/1000 pumper was put out to bid and sold.
August 2005

Time for Paint.... Again



Rescue 324
The 2000 Freightliner / ALF Aero Medic Master ambulances are being sent out one by one
to be repainted for the 2nd time since going in service.  Problems with paint have plagued the
ambulances.  Rescue 326 was repainted in early 2005.  Rescue 324 is to go for paint in March 2005
followed by Rescue 325 upon the return of 324.  A loaner ambulance has been acquired and has
been assigned as Rescue 327 for temporary duty.


Rescue Boat




Boat 314
2002 Rigid Hull 21' Inflatable boat with Johnson 25 hp added to front line duty
at the Centerville Station.

New Chief Car

Car 301
2003 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Fire Chief Car

New Rescue Pumper Approved
Voters approved the purchase of a new Rescue Pumper for the COMM FD
at the annual meeting held on June 17, 2003.
Plans are to design a rescue pumper to run from Headquarters to all MVAs, etc...
This would be a Class A pumper with rescue style compartments for preconnected
jaws tools, etc.  This engine would officially replaced Engine 302 (1975 Mack)
that will be retired.  The present rescue engine (305) would become a structural
engine at headquarters.  

Fire Damaged Ambulance

COMM Firefighters working at Station 3 (Marstons Mills) had to do some quick
scrambling on the evening of Feb 12th when Rescue 326 caught fire in the
engine room.  A fire started under the hood and was advancing rapidly when
discovered.  The fire was extinguished before it could extend to the structure
but did cause considerable damage to the ambulance, and minor damage to
E-304 that was parked next to it.  COMM R-325 had been relocated to the
Mills Station with no ambulance currently at Centerville.
All Rescues are back
in service and repainted April 1, 2004

COMM Radio Changes Jan 2003
A new rigid hull inflatable boat has been added... Radio "314"
The Dive Trailer, formerly 329, has been reassigned as ... Radio "315"
The Fire Prevention Truck, formerly 308, has been reassigned as.... Radio "328"
 

COMM Fire Department's New Ladder Truck

 Ladder 307 

Arrived Sept 28, 2001

2001 Pierce Quantum 105' Quint Aerial Ladder
1500 gpm / 500 gallon
Equipped with All Wheel Steer, a Pre-Piped waterway,
a 750 lb tip load, a 10,000w diesel generator, 1200' of 4" LDH.
It weighs 73,500 lbs, is 42'3" long, and 12'3" tall.
It will be assigned to the Centerville Fire Headquarters.
It will replace the 1976 Maxim 100' Aerial Ladder 314.
(The 1976 Maxim has been sold to the Lakeville, MA Fire Department)

Ladder 307 with Ladder 314

All Wheel Steer training...October 2001
43' truck weaving between 31' cones.
Notice rear wheels and front wheels.

 

C321
The duty officer vehicle is a 1999 Chevy Suburban 4x4 SUV painted red with a black roof and white stripe.

New Osterville Fire Station

The Future Osterville Fire Station
Expected completion Fall 2009

Site plan for Osterville Station

Site prep September 21, 2008

Site prep August 31, 2008

Osterville Fire Station being torn down Aug 15, 2008
 

Temporary Osterville Fire Station
on Water Department property
Moved in July 22, 2008

Osterville Station
June 29, 2008
 

Osterville Fire Station Study

COMM FD is presently evaluating option for the present Osterville Fire Station.
The station, originally built in 1926, with several additions, including the main
engine room in 1962, is in need of some major renovations or a possible
replacement.  More to follow over the next couple years as options are defined.
2005  

New COMM Fire Station #3 Opens 18 Aug 2003

Firefighter Tom Long looks on as the old Mills Station comes down on
August 25, 2003.  The "tin house" was home to 24 coverage for 4 years
before the new station opened.  Removal clears way for parking and a
drill yard behind the new station.

COMM Fire Station #3 Under Construction

June 2003
Progress is good despite many delays.  Plastering is done inside and painting is
being done along with some finishing touches.  The ramp and rear parking areas
have been prepared for paving.  The hope is now for an August move in.

December 2002

New Station is being built in front of old station. Apparatus room coming along.
Living quarters to follow.  Oct 2002.

Construction began in August on the new Marstons Mills Fire Station #3.
The area has been dug out and footings poured as of Sept 2002. 

Present Marstons Mills Fire Station

Architectural rendering of proposed 
new Marstons Mills Fire Station

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
The 1975 metal clad firehouse in Marstons Mills (Station 3) will soon be replaced
by a new, modern facility designed for fulltime staffing and future needs.  The
originally call only station, was occupied by fulltime personnel in August 1999
to improve service in the growing Marstons Mills village. Part of that plan was
some form of renovation of that station to upgrade it for at least 3 on duty personnel.
Initial construction began on July 31, 2002 as the parking area and hill
in front of the present station was dug up to make room for the new station.
The plan calls for approximately 9 months of construction.
 FIRST REJECTED
Voters at a special District meeting on January 3, 2002 narrowly defeated a 
proposal to build a new fire station.  The 85 in favor, 50 against vote, failed to 
pass by 2/3 as required by just 5 votes.
THE APPROVED !
The regular Fire District meeting was held on May 21, 2002 and the
article for the proposed new station passed by the necessary margin.  
The total estimated cost is around $2.million.