Porter Corners Fire Department - Facilites and Apparatus

This page will provide you with several pictures of the Porter Corners firehouse and showcase the three 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.

Additional questions regarding the department can be forwarded via our contact page.

Apparatus

ETA-271

Classification: Engine-Tanker
Function: first-due engine to all fires
Water: 1000 gallons
Pump: capable of providing 1,500 gallons per minute
Personnel: 4 firefighters, 1 driver and 1 officer (6 total)
Year: 2007
Make: American LaFrance

F-272

Classification: Brush Truck
Function: first due to
Water: 250 gallons
Pump: capable of providing 750 gallons per minute
Personnel: 3 firefighters
Year:  2000
Make: F-550 (custom body from Central States Fire Apparatus)

ETA-273

Classification: Engine-Tanker
Function: first-due engine for all mutual-aid (for water supply)
Water: 3000 gallons
Pump: capable of providing 1200 gallons per minute
Personnel: 3 firefighters
Year: 1999
Make: Freightliner Commercial Cab, Central States custom body

Off-road Rescue

Classification: rescue equipment
Function: provides specialized equipment for recovery and rescue operations in remote locations
Specifics: Rhino ATV, four wheeler, snowmobile, offroad rescue sled and box trailer (to transport equipment)