First West Chester Fire Company

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Engine 51-1

Engine 51-1 is a 2007 KME LFD with a Cummins ISL 425 horse power engine and an Allison 3000EVS transmission. It has a Hale QMax 1500 GPM pump with CAFs system, a 700 gallon water tank, and 50 gallon foam cell. Engine 51-1 carries a multitude of attack lines, 500' of 3" and 1500' of 5" supply hose. It also carries a variety of hand tools, over 100' of ground ladders, and an AED. Mounted on top of 51-1 is a Snozzle 65' HS1 elevated water way with piercing capability and 1250 GPM nozzle. Engine 51-1 has seating for 8 firefighters.
 
 

 

Engine 51-2 

Engine 51-2 is a 2016 Spartan/4 Guys pumper with a Cummins ISX 500HP motor. It has a Hale 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. Engine 51-2 carries a multitude of attack lines, 500' of 3" and 1500' of 5" supply hose. It also carries a variety of hand tools, RIT equipment, and an AED. Engine 51-2 has seating for 6 firefighters and is first due on all RIT assignments.
 

 

Brush 51

Brush 51 is a 2003 Ford F350 Super Duty pickup truck with a 6.8L V10 engine and 4 wheel drive. Brush 51 is equipped with a 200 gallon water tank, 8 gallon foam cell, and Davy 60 GPM pump. It carries 1" forestry and 3/4" pencil hose as well as a multitude of forestry tools and an AED. Brush 51 has seating for 2 firefighters and is first due on all brush, field, and woods fires in the WCFD local.
 

 

Utility 51

Utility 51 is a 2022 Ford F550 XLT with 4 wheel drive.  Utility 51 is equipped with wildland victim extrication equipment, SCBA, stokes basket, and a variety of hand tools as well as an AED.  Utility 51 has seating for 5 firefighters and is first due on all ambulance assist and 2nd due on all RIT assignments.
 

 
 

Assistant 51

Assistant 51 is a 2014 Ford Utility Interceptor.  This vehicle is assisgned to the Assistant Fire Chief to respond directly to emergency scenes.  It is equipped with radios, a mobile data computer, and other equippment to assist with command as well as an AED.
 

ATV 51

ATV 51 is a 2016 Argo 750 Hdi.  The ATV can be outfitted for patient transport and also has a Fire Skid to assist at brush fires. 

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