Amite Volunteer Fire Department

Amite is located in Tangipahoa Parish (county), north of Hammond, LA and off of I-55. The community consists mainly of rural and farm property. The main station is located in the center part of the downtown area, across from the railroad tracks.

Ladder 1 (L1) is a 1993 Pierce Dash telesqurt with a 50' boom.
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A 1999 Ferrara/GMC serves as Engine 2 (E2) for the department.
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Backup engine, Engine 7, is a 1988 Ford F700 and is one of the oldest pieces with the department.
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Because of the interstate and US 51, the department operates this 2000 Ferrara/GMC rescue.
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Tanker 1 (T1) is a 1984 Mack with a capacity of 2500 gallons of water. This tanker is invaluable in the rural areas surrounding the town. The tanker is nicknamed "Big Bird" because of the color and size.
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Their Ford brush truck was just returning from a call. Another important piece of equipment for this department. Please email me some information on this truck.
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