Apparatus

Overview

Department apparatus and support vehicles are replaced on a 15-year rotation.  By doing this, the maintenance problems are minimized, while costs to the local taxpayers are kept as low as possible.  All of the vehicles are part of the '1200' series of numbers, which are designed for Jackson Fire Department vehicle and personnel use in Washington County, Wisconsin.

1250 - 2015 Ford Ambulance

1250 is Jackson's 'second out' ambulance, used when there are multiple EMS calls at the same time. It is equipped with a variety of tools and equipment to handle many medical emergencies.  We have splints, long boards, and other stabilizing equipment for traumatic injuries. Our team is also equipped with intravenous drugs for medical emergencies including cardiac, diabetic, and respiratory emergencies. Both Jackson ambulances are also equipped with LifePack 35s, which are used for cardiac and other vital monitoring, as well as a defibrillator for cardiac emergencies and arrests. When used for calls, 1250 is staffed with a minimum of one Advanced EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), one EMT, and a driver.  When available for a second out call, there is also a Paramedic on 1250s crew. 

1251 - 2023 Ford Lifeline Ambulance

1251 is Jacksons 'first out' ambulance and holds the same equipment and medications as 1250. 1251 is staffed with a minimum of one Paramedic, and one or more EMT/Advanced EMTs. Both ambulances also carry specific equipment for pediatric emergencies and are equipped with a LUCAS machine to aid in cardiac arrests. 1250 and 1251 are organized to have equipment and medications in the same relative areas as each other. This is to ensure EMS crews are able to work in both ambulances with ease in knowing where their supplies are in an emergency where every second counts. 

1260 - 2008 Pierce Rescue Engine

1260 is the primary engine out on emergencies such as vehicle crashes, and works as a 'backup' to engine 1261 on house fires. 1260 holds a 500-gallon tank and 1,500 gpm (gallon per minute) water pump.  This engine is equipped with an automatic foam pump which allows an automatic mixing of foam/water for fire suppression.  During an emergency, the onboard tank is quickly depleted, and 1260 needs a different resource of water. Engine 1260 is then able to draft water from a hydrant, portable tank filled by tenders, or a local water source such as a pond.  1260 is able to carry a crew of six firefighters. This engine has an all-LED emergency lighting system, an onboard hydraulic generator with a light mast for lighting the scene, and ample storage for firefighting and rescue equipment and tools.  The engine also carries cutters and spreaders, air bags, and stabilizing blocks for use during auto extraction operations.

1261 - 2005 Pierce Fire Engine

1261 is the primary engine out emergencies such as fire calls. 1261 is also the main apparatus that is sent to aid other departments during MABAS emergencies. 1261 holds a 1,000gallon tank and 1,500 gpm (gallon per minute) water pump.  This engine is able to put water or foam on the fire, with 25 gallons of onboard fire suppression foam. Just like 1260, 1261  will draft water from a hydrant, a portable bank from a tanker, or a local water source such as a pond or reservoir once the onboard tank is depleted.  It also carries 25 gallons of onboard suppression foam and a crew of eight (8) firefighters.  This engine is technologically advanced with multiplexed, computer-controlled power systems, an all-LED emergency lighting system, an onboard hydraulic generator with a light mast for lighting the scene, and ample storage for firefighting equipment and tools.

1270 - 2019 Pierce 110' Velocity Aerial Platform

1270 is Jacksons Aerial Truck, with a500 gallon onboard water tank and 1,500 gpm (gallon per minute) water pump. 12670 also has an aerial waterway, and hydraulic generator.  The truck is equipped with a full complement of LED task with emergency lighting and roll-up doors keeping all controls and tools dry and functioning properly.  The external cabinets are filled with equipment to assist the crew of six firefighters perform ventilation tasks at a fire scene.  1270's primary duty is to provide additional firefighters and equipment to normal fire scenes, and to give a platform in the air to be sure that firefighters remain safe during dangerous ventilation operations.

1280 - 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Command Vehicle

1280 is our command vehicle, which responds alongside EMS/Fire crews to emergencies with a crew of one Chief and/or one Officer.  Scene operations are monitored while the Chief and/or officer is in the vehicle, or with the multiple radios accessed through the trunk. 1280 holds multiple radios to manage scenes on multiple radio channels, reference materials, thermal imaging equipment, laptop computers, and an explosive gas meter.  Other specialized equipment carried on this vehicle includes a four-gas detector for finding dangerous atmospheres (gas leaks, carbon monoxide leaks, and low oxygen levels), a radiation detector, and additional breathing air bottles.

1281 - 2012 Chevy Taho- Chiefs Car 

1281 is the department administration vehicle. It is used for daily departmental functions, such as fire inspections and when members are attending school. It may also be used to bring additional personnel and equipment to fire or EMS scenes. 1281 can carry a crew of two (2) personnel.

1282 - 2010 Chevy 3500 4x4 Grass Fire Rig

1282 is our off-road 1-ton 2010 Chevrolet 4x4 grass fire rig.  It has a 200-gallon water tank on a skid in the bed of the truck, with foam capability and a 100gpm water pump. This vehicle carries a maximum crew compartment of two firefighters and has the ability drive out to the origin of a fire, even if it is far out in a field.  In addition to its water capabilities, 1282 is equipped with brooms, water cans, and an extra container of Class-A foam to extinguish fires.

1283 - 2015 Chevy 2500 Truck

1283 is designed as the following truck to bring additional members to emergencies. It is often times brought out by our Paid-on-Call members so that the ambulances can respond to emergencies quickly. When needed, 1283 is also used as our First Responder vehicle, and is equipped with a Basic Life Support bag to assist in emergencies while the ambulance arrives. 1283 may also be used by fire department personnel for going to training or school activities, if 1281 is in use. There is generally a full set of fire gear, as well as other personal protective equipment, stored in the bed to facilitate rapid response. 1283 is also equipped with emergency lighting and a mobile radio.

1285 - 2008 GMC Equipment Vehicle

1285 is a GMC 4x4 with a Pierce body.  It is an equipment vehicle that primarily carries support equipment that does not fit in other vehicles, and has an open rear bed that can be used to haul equipment.  1285 has our air bottle refill station, which has four (4), 6,000 PSI bottles, full of compressed air, used to refill the 4,500 PSI breathing-air bottles carried on firefighters' backs.  The truck may also be used to transport up to five (5) additional personnel to scenes.

1290 - 1992 International Water Tender

1290 is a water tender, or tanker, with a 2,200-gallon water supply and two (2) portable tanks.  The tanker has no pump, but will dump water through quick-dump valves into a 4.000-gallon portable tank, from which the engine will then draft.  The tanker can also connect directly tot he back of an engine with a hose, which is used for "nursing" the engine when only a low-volume water source is necessary.  Tankers are often called for by other fire departments requesting mutual aid for large structure fires.  1290 carries a crew of two (2) personnel.

1291 - 2011 International Water Tender

1291 is identical in function to 1290 and also has a 2.200-gallon water capacity.  1291 is a more advanced vehicle, with a mounted pump and hose reel for grass fire operations, as well as tanker-to-pumper nursing operations.  There is a powered portable tank holder on the officer side of the vehicle and all three (3) dump valves and chutes are power operated, requiring only one (1) firefighter for operation, without leaving the cab of the vehicle.  In most cases, 1291 has a compliment of two (2) firefighters.

Ridgerunner - 1931 Chevrolet Engine

The Ridgerunner is a vintage Jackson Fire Department engine.  It is a 1931 Chevrolet that is still driven occasionally in parades, but is obviously not in use for modern firefighting use.