Chemung Volunteer Fire Company Apparatus
Chemung's Engine Fleet
Engine 534Commissioned in 2004, the KME Engine 34 is designed to be a "All in One" truck. As Chemung Fire Department's heavy rescue, it is often the first to arrive on scene. The on-board rescue equipment airbags, stabilizing equipment, built in air systems, "Jaws of Life", medical equipment, generator, foam, medical supplies, backboards, a light tower, forcible entry tools and more! This unit is also used as the Mobile Command Post in the event that large scale incident ensues. 34 also boasts a 1000 gallon on-board tank for immediate response.
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Chemung's Tanker Fleet
Tanker 562Tanker 562 is a 1992 International tanker which can hold 2000 gallons of water. This apparatus is primarily used in our rural locations, where a hydrant is not readily available! We are able to refill this tanker within 5-10 minutes, which keeps us with a steady supply of water wherever we are.
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Chemung's EMS & Utility Fleet
EMS Truck 581Fully stocked and ready to rock, this Ford F-250 is the backbone of our EMS efforts. As a QRS company, we will often be the initial response to the scene of an emergency or accident. We are prepared for significant, life saving events right down to broken bones or more minor circumstances. This is truly neighbors helping neighbors and our EMS team has a combined over 60 years of experience, and many of the individuals work in EMS related industries for their "day jobs".
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Light Truck 571Truck 571, a Ford 4600, is a historic piece of equipment, still in service today. Featuring 8 high powered lights, this mid 1900's beauty can be seen in parades and on display at various community events. On occassion, 571 will be seen on scene if the situation warrants some illumination!
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Hazmat Response &
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EMS/Brush/Mini-Rescue
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Fire Chief Vehicle 501When time is of the essence, 501 allows Chief LaRock to get to the scene quickly and effeciently. This is critical from a scene size up stand point in order to prepare the department for what type of call and level of severity that is in store. Additionally, it allows him to call for additional support and coordinate on scene command.
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