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ORLEANS ENGINE

ORLEANS ENGINE 177
2011 Sutphen 1500/750 Pumper
Reassigned - Was Engine 175
June 2022

ORLEANS ENGINE

ORLEANS ENGINE 175
2022 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750 Rescue Pumper
May 2022

Caught up with Mike Boynton from MassFireTrucks.com in Orleans!

ORLEANS ENGINE

The 2001 KME Engine 177 will be retired and the 2011 Sutphen E175
will be reassigned to Engine 177.

ORLEANS AMBULANCE

ORLEANS AMBULANCE 174
2021 (2020) Ford F550/Life Line Type I Ambulance

Dec 2021

ORLEANS CARS

ORLEANS CAR 179
2020 Ford Interceptor - Deputy Chief

March 2021

ORLEANS CAR 167
2013 Chevy Tahoe - Was 179

March 2021

ORLEANS CARS

ORLEANS CAR 170
2020 Ford F350 Pickup

June 2020

ORLEANS CAR 171
2016 Ford Explorer - Fire Chief (was 179)

June 2020

ORLEANS CARS

ORLEANS CAR 166
2018 Ford F150 Pickup - Fire Prevention (was 167)

ORLEANS CAR 167
2010 Ford Edge Sedan - Utility, was Fire Prev (was 166)

ORLEANS AMBULANCE

ORLEANS AMBULANCE 173
2019 Ford F550 / Life Line Type I Ambulance

Aug 2019

ORLEANS ORVS

ORLEANS ORVS 604 & 605
2018 Polaris ATVs at Nauset Beach

Aug 2019

ORLEANS PICKUP

ORLEANS CAR 167
2018 Ford F150 Pickup

August 2018

ORLEANS SPECIAL HAZARDS

ORLEANS SPECIAL HAZARDS 610
2017 Ford F350 4x4 4 door / Warner
Special Hazards - Water/Dive Rescue, Tech Rescue, Utility vehicle

July 2017

ORLEANS KAWASAKI

ORLEANS KAWASAKI
Orleans New ATV Unit

Orleans Ladder Truck

Ladder Tower 176
2008 Sutphen 1500/300 70' Aerial Tower
Delivered summer 2008

Ladder 176
Orleans is planning to replace their 1974 Maxim S 85' Aerial Ladder
in FY-08. Initial plans are looking at a fully enclosed 4 door cab,
with a midship 75' tower, 1500 gpm pump, and 300 gallon tank.
Looking at 2007-2008 delivery if approved.
Jan 2007

Orleans Ambulance

Ambulance 172
2008 Chevy 4500 / Road Rescue Type I Ambulance
April 2008
Orleans new ambulance 172 replaced the 2003 Ambulance

Orleans Ambulance

Ambulance 174
2005 Ford E450 / Lifeline Superliner Type III Ambulance
Replaces the 2000 Ford / Road Rescue destroyed in the March 2005 MVC.

Orleans Cars

Car 166
2005 Chevy Silverado Pickup with cap
Fire Prevention

Car 171
2005 Ford Explorer 4x4 SUV
Fire Chief

Car 179
2002 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 SUV
Deputy Chief
Formerly Car 171

Orleans Forestry Truck

Orleans Forestry 169
Orleans recently completed this forestry truck.
Built on a 1994 Ford F350 4x4 former town truck, the new forestry unit
utilizes the Orleans in-house made 25 gpm / 225 gallon pump and tank.
The unit carried a variety of tools and even has a small deckgun from an old engine.

Harwich Ambulance on Loan
Acting Rescue 174
The Harwich Fire Department has loaned Rescue 73 to Orleans while they are down
two ambulances. March 2005

Orleans Ambulance Crash

Orleans Rescue 174 - 2000 Ford / Road Rescue
Orleans Ambulance in Accident
An Orleans Fire Department ambulance en-route to Cape Cod Hospital
was involved in a serious head on crash with a dump truck on Friday
March 11, 2005 at approximately 17:50 hrs. The accident, on Willow Street,
West Yarmouth, near the Yarmouth Campgrounds, required an all hands
response by the Yarmouth Fire-Rescue Department. Five ambulances,
several fire engines with Jaws of Life tools, and the Hyannis Fire Dept.
Heavy Rescue were committed for over an hour extricating the driver
of the ambulance, who was transported along with the attendants and
patient to CCH. Medflight was called, although snowy weather conditions
may have delayed the helicopter. A Level I MCI was declared and
Willow Street (Exit 7) from Route 6 to Route 28 was closed for
approximately 2 hours during the rescue.
Prayers are with all involved.
SIDE NOTE: Orleans' new Rescue 173, placed in service in Jan, is currently
out of service with damage it received when it struck a deer on the exit ramp.

Orleans New Rescue

Rescue 173 (363)
The new Orleans Rescue 173 went in service in January 2005.
The 2004 Ford E450 / Road Rescue Type III Ambulance
replaced the 1996 International / Road Rescue Type I rescue.
The new Rescue 173 was damaged in Feb 2005 when it struck a deer.
The right headlight and quarter panel was damaged.

Dec 2005 photo of Ambulance 173

Orleans New Rescue

Rescue 172
December 2003
Orleans put a new 2003 Ford E450 / Road Rescue Type III Ambulance in Service.
The Former R-172, 1993 International / Road Rescue has been reassigned
as "Special Hazards 168."

Special Hazards 168

Orleans Fire Department's New Pickup

Squad 170

Put in Service October 2001

2001 Ford F250XL 4x4 / Omaha Utility Pickup Truck
Carries assorted light rescue equipment

Orleans Fire Department's New Forestry

Forestry 169

Under construction 2001

1978 Dodge former Mil 4x4 pickup
50 gpm / 225 gallon
Being built in house - nearing completion Nov 2001

Orleans Fire Department's New Pumper

Engine 175

Put in Service March 21, 2001

2001 KME Renegade 1250 gpm / 750 gal / 30 AFFF Rescue Pumper
Has high side compartments both sides, deckgun, 4" LDH,
AFFF Foam System, Holmatro Jaws.
Housed at Orleans Headquarters
Replacing a 1982 Ford/Pierce 1000/500 Pumper.

ORLEANS FIRE

R174 - EMS Rescue 361
The new Orleans ambulance R-174 is a 2000 Ford E450 / Road Rescue Type III Ambulance. It has the Orleans colors of white with two yellow stripes. This is a 3rd ambulance for the town of Orleans. Rescue 172 (1993 International /Road Rescue) will become reserve and Rescue 173 (1996 International / Road Rescue) will run 2nd due.
FORMER ENGINE 175 RETIRED
The 1982 Ford F8000 / Pierce pumper Engine 175 (all yellow) was retired upon arrival of the new 2001 KME. The older 1966 Mack C95 pumper, which was Engine 174, has been reassigned as Engine 178. It will stay in reserve.

Engine 175 retired Engine 178 Mack
F169
Orleans has also aquired a surplus military 1978 Dodge Power wagon 4x4 pickup truck. It has been under construction as a forestry vehicle since 2000 and is nearing completion Nov 2001. It has a 50 gpm pump and 225 gallons of water. It is painted white, but is expected to ultimately have a yellow stripe. One unique feature is a mounted deckgun with a small diameter tip.

LADDER 176 REFURBISHING

Orleans Ladder 176 - 1974 Maxim 85' aerial - is currently being refurbished. Oct 2001.

Ladder 176 February 2002.

Orleans Ladder 176 returned from its rehab and is being re-outfitted for service as of Nov 9, 2001. The aerial has been rebuilt, a new body with rollup cabinets installed, and a white stripe has been added for visibility. The body work was done by the area KME dealer.

STATION NEWS

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Orleans Fire Station Study

ORLEANS FIRE STATION
The Orleans Fire Station was built in

DEPARTMENT NEWS

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Orleans Fire Department

Geof Deering
Orleans Fire Chief

Orleans Deputy Geof Deering became the new Fire Chief in Orleans
effective February 21, 2020 with the retirement of Fire Chief Tony Pike
who served as chief since 2014. Deering served as Deputy Chief since
2014 and prior to that as Captain/Paramedic for a number of years.
Congratulations!

Feb 22, 2020

Tim Gula
Orleans Deputy Fire Chief

Congratulations to Tim Gula, promoted from Captain to
become the new Deputy Chief in Orleans!
Congratulations!

May 6, 2020

Orleans Fire Chief
Geof Deering

Orleans Deputy Geof Deering will become the new Fire Chief
in Orleans replacing Chief Tony Pike who retired effective
February 21, 2020. Deering has been Deputy since 2014
and prior to that served as a Captain/Paramedic for a
number of years.
Feb 22, 2020

Retired Orleans Fire Chief Anthony "Tony" Pike

Orleans Fire Chief
Anthony Pike

Orleans Fire Chief Anthony "Tony" Pike
announced his intentions on Dec 11, 2019 to retire in 2020
following 40 years in the fire service with Orleans FD.
He joined as a call firefighter in 1979 and became a fulltime
firefighter/paramedic in 1988. He was promoted to Captain
serving from 2000-2008, to Deputy from 2008-2014, and
as Fire Chief since 2014. He has served in many capacities
including as President of the Barnstable County Fire Chiefs
Association in recent years.

A "Last Day Coffee" is planned for February 21, 2020
at 0900 at the station.

ORLEANS DEPUTY CHIEF

ORLEANS DEPUTY CHIEF
Orleans Fire Department promoted Geoff Deering
to serve as the next Deputy Chief. He has served as
a Captain for a number of years and is a paramedic.

Tim Gula has been promoted to Captain replacing Deering.

May 20, 2014

ORLEANS FIRE CHIEF

ORLEANS NEW FIRE CHIEF ANTHONY PIKE
Congratulations to Orleans Fire Department's new
fire chief Anthony "Tony" Pike. He took over for
retired chief William Quinn on May 15, 2014.
Chief Pike was deputy since 2008 and is a long
time member of the Orleans FD.

RETIRED ORLEANS FIRE CHIEF WILLIAM QUINN JR.
Congratulations to Fire Chief William Quinn Jr
who retired May 15, 2014. He has served as fire chief since 2008.
Chief Quinn is a long time member of the OFD.
May 12, 2014

Orleans Fire Department 2001
Orleans responded to 2,253 runs in 2001. This is an 18.9% increase over 2000! There were 358 additional calls in 2001. OFD averages 6.2 runs a day.

CHIEF RETIRES

Orleans Fire Chief Steven Edwards retired in Aug 2007, with a retirement party held on March 1, 2008. Deputy Chief William Quinn is presently serving as acting chief and Capt Anthony Pike is serving as acting Deputy. March 2008.

"OLD RELIABLE"

Orleans Engine 178, the 1966 Mack C model pumper, is doing front line duty these
days. The department's two newer engines are both out of service with mechanical
problems, so the old Mack is back up in the front line. Sept 2006

Orleans Fire Department
Long time department member, Lieutenant, and paramedic Richard Harris has been promoted to Deputy Chief. (u/d Sept 2002)
Deputy Kenneth Mayo has retired.

Orleans Fire Dept
Long time Deputy Chief Stephen Edwards was promoted to Fire Chief upon the retirement last winter of long time Orleans Fire Chief Raphael Merrill.
Lt Kenneth Mayo was promoted to Deputy Chief.

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