Frontline Apparatus

Mr. Joseph Drajin

Emergency Vehicle Technician

Engines

Fire engines are amazing pieces of equipment that allow firefighters to perform their jobs and get to fire scenes quickly. The important thing to know about a fire engine is that it carries water, hose and has a pump. All three components are essential to fighting fires.

Lockport Fire Photo

ALS Engine #1 2015 Pierce/Enforcer PUC 1500/750/30F

Lockport Fire Photo

ALS Engine #2 2007 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750

A fire engine also known in some cities as a pumper, is a vehicle designed primarily for firefighting operations. In addition, many fire departments often employ their vehicles for various other uses including emergency medical services and rescue purposes.

Lockport Fire Photo

ALS Engine #3 2008 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 Ex E5

Lockport Fire Photo

ALS Engine #4 2007 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750

Lockport Fire Photo

ALS Engine #5 2015 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750/30F

Truck

Tower Ladders, Trucks or Aerials carry multiple ground ladders of varying length and purpose and are used to reach upper floors of buildings; carries rescue equipment for forcible entry, extrication, etc; numerous power tools such as chain saws, ventilation fans, and lighting equipment.

Lockport Fire Photo

 Truck #6 1999 Pierce Dash 1500/500 105' Quint  

Battalion Chief

A Battalion Chief or Shift Commander is the rank and title of a subordinate Fire Chief or commanding officer in the firefighting command structure. A Battalion Chief commands a firefighting battalion, similar to a military battalion. A battalion consists of several fire stations and multiple fire companies.

Lockport Fire Photo

Battalion #11  2019 Chevy Tahoe

ALS Ambulances

Paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People's lives often depend on their quick reaction and competent care. They respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.

Lockport Fire Photo

ALS Ambulance #1 2018 Ford F550 4X4 /Horton

Lockport Fire Photo

ALS Ambulance #2 2014 IHC Terra Star/Horton

Lockport Fire Photo

ALS Ambulance #3 2019 Ford F550 4X4 /Horton

An emergency medical service (or EMS) is a service providing out-of-hospital acute care and transport to definitive care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient believes constitute a medical emergency.

Lockport Fire Photo

ALS Ambulance #4 2018 Ford F550 4X4/Horton

Lockport Fire Photo

ALS Ambulance #5 2019 Ford F550 4X4/Horton