Engine 15
Engine 15 is a 1994 HME / 4 Guys truck, featuring a stainless steel body, 6 person cab, hydraulic ladder rack, 1,500 gpm pump and 1,000 gallon tank. This pumper has a tight turning radius that is great for the winding narrow roads in Colington. E-15 is the "first out" engine for structure related calls, and is equipped with most necessary equipment, medical gear and an Automatic External Defibrillator.
Chief 15
This is our newest addition to the fleet. A 2006 Ford Expedition that is assigned to the Fire Chief. This vehicle serves as the incident command post and is equipped with a Whelan light and siren package, custom Havis Shield center console, a dual head Kenwood VHF radio and a command center in the rear built in-house by firefighters. Ford factory options feature 4 wheel drive, towing package and heavy duty electrical system.
Boat 15
Our custom built M & S Fire / Rescue boat was delivered in the spring of 2005. It's a 25 foot boat equipped with a wide variety of electronics including a 36 nautical mile radar system and GPS. A unique feature of this vessel is the landing-craft style bow. It can be opened to approximately 70 degrees below the waterline to facilitate bringing on board divers, swimmers or patients. A jet drive motor powers the boat and also gives and impressive flow of over 2,200 gpm through its deluge gun, 5" stortz valve or a 2 1/2" discharge. This is a very versatile watercraft.
Engine 151
Engine 151 is a 1995 International / E-One truck featuring a 1,250 gpm pump and 1,000 gallon tank, 5 person cab, 5kw generator and most essential firefighting tools including medical equipment. The top-mount pump panel offers a better view of the fire scene for the operator.
Squad 15
Squad 15 is a 2002 Ford / American LaFrance quick response truck featuring a 150 gpm pump and 300 gallon tank, 4 person cab, 5kw generator and a wide variety of fire and medical response tools including an Automatic External Defibrillator. This truck is "first out" on most medical response calls, vehicle crashes, grass fires and similar non-structure calls. There is a 9,000 lb. winch that can be deployed from the front or rear, and is useful in many situations.
Engine 152
Engine 152 is a 1987 Ford / E-One truck featuring a 1,250 gpm pump and 750 gallon tank, 2 person cab, and most essential firefighting tools including wildland firefighting equipment. This engine has 4 wheel drive capability and carries 1,400 feet of large diameter supply hose. It is frequently used as a "source" pumper in remote locations. The truck can be driven to water sources that are off of the paved roads, also due to its height, is used during periods of flooding to allow firefighters a chance to respond to calls as long as safely possible.
Brush 15
Brush 15 is a 1988 Ford featuring a 150 gpm pump and 300 gallon tank, 2 person cab, and most essential wildland firefighting tools including portable pumps. This truck is designed to go into wooded areas to help stop the spread of wildfires. The water tank has Class A foam already in it to act as a wetting agent during firefighting.
Rehab 15
Rehab 15 is a 2001 surplus ambulance from Dare County EMS. Many hours of planning and preparation turned the unit into a fire ground support unit to assist in the health and safety of firefighters during emergencies. Firefighting is extremely exhausting, so Rehab 15 is equipped with specially designed equipment to cool firefighters, provide fluids for rehydration and monitor their vital signs.