Station 61 | 343 West Canton Avenue
The City's newest facility was officially opened on June 6, 2003. The Public Safety Facility contains the administrative operations of both the Police and Fire Departments as well as the operations of Fire Station 61.

Station 61 Vehicles
Engine 61
2006 Pierce Quantum ALS Pumper

Placed in service fall 2006 as a fully staffed Advanced Life Support (ALS) engine. This engine is equipped with a (CAFS) Compressed Air Foam System to allow immediate delivery of foam operations for an even more effective fire suppression. Carries 750 gallons of water and has a pumping capability of 1750 gallons of water per minute.
Truck 61
2003 Pierce Dash 100' Aerial Platform ALS Truck

Truck 61 was placed in service on July 1, 2003 as the City's first fully staffed ALS Truck Company. This unit is capable of raising an elevated working platform over 100' in the air, as well as delivering 2000 gallons per minute through a pre-piped, remote control waterway.
Rescue 61
2006 MedTec-International Medium Duty Rescue/Transport Vehicle

Rescue 61 placed in service April 2006 as a fully staffed ALS unit. This rescue was designed with attendant and patient safety in mind. Equipped with Stryker Powerlift Stretcher and an additional 110volt air conditioning unit for constant temperature control in the patient compartment. Rescue 61 is a "second generation" model of the Action Safe Area.
EMS Supervisor - EMS 61
2008 Chevrolet Suburban

This vehicle is assigned to the EMS Supervisor and serves as the immediate on-scene Medical Control Unit. It has command unit capabilities as well as additional medical supplies and equipment.
Battalion 61
2002 Chevrolet Suburban

Running out of station headquarters "61" downtown, this unit is assigned to the Battalion Chief who is the Incident Commander on scene. Battalion 61 is equipped with all necessary equipment and tools needed to effectively manage and control any scene.
Marine Rescue Boat-Marine 61
2007 Rescue One Boat with Yamaha Motor

Capable of navigating through the canals and city lakes, Marine 61 is responsible for all water rescues. Features 40hp 4 stroke Yamaha motor, retractable diving platform, large removable seats which double as floating storage bins, and a flat non-skid floor for optimal stability and balance while performing rescues. Placed in service summer of 2008.
Squad 6
2001 Ford F-550 EVI 12' Non-Walk-Thru Squad Body Support Vehicle

Squad 6 was placed in service July 2002 as the primary support unit for the department's Technical Rescue Team. This multi-purpose vehicle carries equipment for trench and confined space rescues, as well as a compressed air cascade system to re-fill SCBA cylinders.
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