Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
Apparatus
Engine 12
1999 International 4800 / KME 4x4 “Class A” Pumper/Tanker
1000 gallon tank / 1250 gallon per minute pump
It is the first out apparatus on structure fires. It is a dual purpose apparatus that can be used for direct fire suppression or water supply. It carries 1200 feet of 3in supply hose and 600 feet of 1 ¾ in attack line outfitted with smooth bore nozzles and fog nozzles.
It also is the second out apparatus on MVC’s (Motor Vehicle Crashes).
It is stationed at the Main Station.
1000 gallon tank / 1250 gallon per minute pump
It is the first out apparatus on structure fires. It is a dual purpose apparatus that can be used for direct fire suppression or water supply. It carries 1200 feet of 3in supply hose and 600 feet of 1 ¾ in attack line outfitted with smooth bore nozzles and fog nozzles.
It also is the second out apparatus on MVC’s (Motor Vehicle Crashes).
It is stationed at the Main Station.
Engine 12-2
1979 Ford / Grumman-Howe ‘Class A” Pumper
500 gallon tank / 750 gallon per minute pump
It is the first out apparatus on a second structure fire and is the reserve engine. Scheduled for replacement in 2012.
It is stationed at the Sub Station
500 gallon tank / 750 gallon per minute pump
It is the first out apparatus on a second structure fire and is the reserve engine. Scheduled for replacement in 2012.
It is stationed at the Sub Station
Engine 12-3
1985 GMC / FMC “Class A” Pumper/Tanker
1000 gallon tank / 1000 gallon per minute pump
It is the second out apparatus on structure fires. It carries 1200 feet of 3 inch supply hose and 400 feet of 1 ¾ inch attack line.
It also carries a small portable pump for drafting water out of creeks and ponds. It is a dual purpose truck that can be used
as an engine for direct fire suppression or for water supply.
Engine 12-3 is also the first out apparatus for mutual aid to neighboring fire districts. It is stationed at the Main Station.
1000 gallon tank / 1000 gallon per minute pump
It is the second out apparatus on structure fires. It carries 1200 feet of 3 inch supply hose and 400 feet of 1 ¾ inch attack line.
It also carries a small portable pump for drafting water out of creeks and ponds. It is a dual purpose truck that can be used
as an engine for direct fire suppression or for water supply.
Engine 12-3 is also the first out apparatus for mutual aid to neighboring fire districts. It is stationed at the Main Station.
Tanker 12
1985 Ford Tanker
1500 gallon tank / 350 gallon per minute pump
Used to supply water for fire ground operations.
It is stationed at the Sub Station.
1500 gallon tank / 350 gallon per minute pump
Used to supply water for fire ground operations.
It is stationed at the Sub Station.
Squad 12
1990 Ford Super Duty 4x4 / Boardman “Mini-Pumper”
250 gallon tank / 350 gallon per minute pump
Primary use is for limited access areas that the larger apparatus cannot access.
Secondary use is for wild land fires and for inclement weather response.
It is stationed at the Main Station.
250 gallon tank / 350 gallon per minute pump
Primary use is for limited access areas that the larger apparatus cannot access.
Secondary use is for wild land fires and for inclement weather response.
It is stationed at the Main Station.
Brush 12
2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4x4
350 gallon tank w/ 8 gallon foam tank / 18 hp Hale pump
It is the first out apparatus out on wild land fires. It carries 300 feet of 1 ¾ in attack line and 200 feet of 1in forestry line. It is also equipped with a Blizzard Foam Proportioning System capable of wild land suppression using foam.
It is stationed at the Main Station.
350 gallon tank w/ 8 gallon foam tank / 18 hp Hale pump
It is the first out apparatus out on wild land fires. It carries 300 feet of 1 ¾ in attack line and 200 feet of 1in forestry line. It is also equipped with a Blizzard Foam Proportioning System capable of wild land suppression using foam.
It is stationed at the Main Station.
Rescue 12
2000 Ford F-550 Super Duty 4x4 / Medium Duty Rescue Vehicle
Used as a Light Rescue Level vehicle and certified by the NCAREMS association. Primarily used for a variety of rescue services such as vehicle extrication, high angle rescue, water rescue and etc. It carries a variety of equipment such as a light tower, Amkus Rescue Tools, medical equipment, on-board generator and more. It is the first out apparatus on MVC’s (Motor Vehicle Crashes) and other rescue situations.
It is also third out on structure fires for fire ground support such as lights, salvage, overhaul and rescue situations.
It is stationed at the Main Station.
Used as a Light Rescue Level vehicle and certified by the NCAREMS association. Primarily used for a variety of rescue services such as vehicle extrication, high angle rescue, water rescue and etc. It carries a variety of equipment such as a light tower, Amkus Rescue Tools, medical equipment, on-board generator and more. It is the first out apparatus on MVC’s (Motor Vehicle Crashes) and other rescue situations.
It is also third out on structure fires for fire ground support such as lights, salvage, overhaul and rescue situations.
It is stationed at the Main Station.
Truck 12
1986 Dodge 4x4 Utility Truck
Used for hauling hose, equipment and personnel for fire ground operations.
It is stationed at the Main Station.
Used for hauling hose, equipment and personnel for fire ground operations.
It is stationed at the Main Station.
Chief 12
1996 Chevrolet 1500 Suburban 4x4
Fire Chief's response vehicle. Used by the Fire Chief to respond to calls that may require a command presence. Also used to attend a variety of meetings such as: Meetings with Emergency Management and County Managers, Buncombe County Chiefs Assoc. and Buncombe County Firefighters Assoc. and etc.
Fire Chief's response vehicle. Used by the Fire Chief to respond to calls that may require a command presence. Also used to attend a variety of meetings such as: Meetings with Emergency Management and County Managers, Buncombe County Chiefs Assoc. and Buncombe County Firefighters Assoc. and etc.
Rescue 12-2
1990 Chevrolet 2500 Suburban 4x4
Primary use is as a Rescue Support Vehicle. It carries a variety of equipment to support rescue operations and personnel shuttle. Also is used in inclement weather responses and as a command vehicle.
It is stationed at the Main Station.
Primary use is as a Rescue Support Vehicle. It carries a variety of equipment to support rescue operations and personnel shuttle. Also is used in inclement weather responses and as a command vehicle.
It is stationed at the Main Station.