Middle Grove Fire Department - Facilites and Apparatus

This page will provide you with several pictures of the Middle Grove firehouse and showcase the four pieces of equipment in the department arsenal that are used to serve our community.

Trucks are named according to their capabilities. For example, "E" stands for engine and denotes a truck that can pump more than 1,000 gallons of water per minute. "T" stands for tanker which means the truck carries a minimum of 1,000 gallons of water. Sometimes these trucks carry much more, sometimes as much as 3000 gallons. "M" means that the truck has a "miscellaneous" designation where it fulfills a unique responsibility.

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Apparatus

ETA-281

Classification: Engine-Tanker
Function: First due to all fires, first due to all auto accidents with the jaws of life
Water: 1000 gallons
Pump: Capable of providing 1,500 gallons per minute
Personnel: 4 firefighters, 1 driver and 1 officer (6 total)
Year: 2004
Make: HME Motors

ETA-282

Classification: Engine-Tanker
Function: Second-due engine to all fires and provides support to operations
Water: 1000 gallons
Pump: Capable of providing 1,250 gallons per minute
Personnel: 4 firefighters, 1 driver and 1 officer (6 total)
Year: 1996
Make: HME-Luverne

TA-283

Classification: Tanker
Function: Shuttles water to the fire scene
Water: 3000 gallons
Pump: Capable of providing 1250 gallons per minute
Personnel: 1 driver and 1 firefighter
Year: 2001
Make: KME International

M-284

Classification: Quick Attack
Function: Mini attack first due to Lake Desolation Area, able to navigate the smaller roads, and carries the Ice rescue equipment.
Water: 300 gallons
Pump: Capable of providing 500 gallons per minute
Miscellaneous: Snuffer CAFS system
Personnel: 2 firefighters and 1 driver
Year: 2004
Make: Ford F550/Bodyguard Bodies "Chief series"

Facility Pictures

Kitchen (East Side)

The kitchen provides a means to cook food for lengthy emergencies and when firefighters are required to spend the night at the firehouse.

Kitchen appliances were purchases through donations and money raised through fundraisers by the members of the Middle Grove Fire Department.

Kitchen (West Side)

The kitchen provides a means to cook food for lengthy emergencies and when firefighters are required to spend the night at the firehouse.

Kitchen appliances were purchases through donations and money raised through fundraisers by the members of the Middle Grove Fire Department.

Lounge

The lounge provides an area for the firefighters to relax and unwind after answering a call.

Couches and televisions were purchased through donations and fundraising efforts.

Meeting Room

The meeting room is used to host monthly meetings to conduct business.

The Board of Fire Commissioners also utilize this room periodically throughout the year for public meetings.