Our Apparatus 

 

Engine 3

Engine 3 is a 2000 Freightliner FL-80 / Emergency One Fire Apparatus, and it is our Primary Engine. It carries 1000 gallons of water and will pump 1250 gallons per minute. It also carries rescue type and extrication tools for use during any incident where they may be needed. Additionally, this Engine carries a 2100 gallon drop tank which comes in handy in rural communities due to the lack of a good hydrant system. This drop tank allows us to run water shuttles to have a constant source of water. This truck is the "Highlight of Gadsden County" the nickname given due to the color of the apparatus.

This apparatus is primary for any fire incidents and secondary for rescue/EMS type incidents. The apparatus is owned by the Mount Pleasant Fire Department.

Tanker 3

Tanker 3 is a 1999 Freightliner FL-80 / American LaFrance Tanker-Pumper that carries 1500 gallons of water. This apparatus is a must for us due to the lack of hydrants in some areas of our coverage area as well as other parts of the County.

This apparatus is our secondary for any incidents that involve a fire. This apparatus is owned by Gadsden County.

Rescue 3

Rescue 3 is a 2003 Chevrolet 3500 that serves as our quick response vehicle. This truck does not carry any water. However, it does carry all of our rescue tools, vehicle extrication equipment and emergency medical equipment.

This truck is our primary for any rescue/EMS type incidents that we are dispatched to. This includes medical emergencies, vehicle crashes, EMS Assists and etc. The apparatus is owned by the Mount Pleasant Fire Department.

Brush 3

Brush 3 is a 1996 Chevrolet 3500 that serves as our brush truck. This truck is four-wheel drive and carries 250 gallons of water along with hand tools and wildland firefighting equipment.

This truck is our primary for any smaller fire including grass fires, brush fires, woods fires, and fire calls in hard to get places. This apparatus is on loan from the Florida Forest Service.