Apparatus:
Forestry-1



Purpose:
Forestry-1 responds to brush fire calls with 250 gallons of water and all the tools necessary to combat fire in wooded areas. It is a 4 wheel drive surplus military vehicle obtained by the Auburn Volunteer Fireman's Association and subsequently fitted for forestry fire fighting by members of the Association.

Equipment:


250 Gallons of water
250 gallon-per-minute pump
Fire Hose: 2.5" hand line, 1.5" hand line, 1" forestry line
Hand tools: axes, shovels, counselor rakes
Several 5-gallon "Indian tank" backpack fire extinguishers
Chainsaw
Forestry helmets
Portable flota-pump to supply water from ponds & streams
Seating for three firefighters

Mechanical:
1985 Chevrolet 1-Ton 4WD Military Surplus Pickup
 

Funding:
Obtained: 1999
Funded by: Auburn Volunteer Fireman's Association & Federal Forestry Grant Funds
Projected service life: 15 years: Refurbish 2007; Replacement 2014.