| The Fire Service uses many different types of apparatus to respond to emergencies. From the basic Engine Company, to specialized Rescue Companies, The City of St. Lego Fire & Rescue Service employs a wide variety of these trucks to serve the population. Here you will find the different typed of apparatus used by the department, and a brief explanation of each. |
| Engine Companies: Engine Companies are the backbone of any fire department. These are what most people think of when they think of fire apparatus. The basic job of the Engine is to put water on the fire. Most Engine Companies carry at least 500 gals. Of water, a large pump to pump the water, a large assortment of hose, and usually some type of master stream, such as a deck gun, to put a large volume of water on a fire. Engine Companies also carry rescue equipment, and medical equipment to help at medical emergencies. The St. Lego Fire Department utilizes Three Different Types of Engine Companies. Below are the descriptions of each type, and what they are used for |
| Squad Engine: Squad Engines are another type of Engine Company used by the department. Squad Engines perform all the functions of a Standard Engine, in addition to carrying extra rescue equipment. All Squad Engines in use by the department carry a set of Jaws of Life as well as hurts cutting tools |
| Ladder Companies: Ladder Companies, or "Trucks", are the other type of Truck most people are familiar with. There are several different types of Ladder Trucks in service, and we will explore those types as we go on. The main purpose of a Ladder Company, is to ventilate buildings, and perform search and rescue operations. A standard Truck Company consists of a large truck, with a large ladder, usually over 100', or other type of aerial device mounted on it. The most popular type are rear mounts, which has the ladder mounted on the rear, usually extending over the cab. |
| Standard Engine: The Standard Engine Company is the most common type of engine used by the department. The Standard Engine carries a 1250 G.P.M Pump and a Minimum of 500 Gals. Of water. |
| Support Engine: Support Engines are Engine Companies used to supply water to a truck or tower company for master stream operations. These Engines are fully functional on their own, but do not carry as much equipment as a Standard Engine Company |
| Rear Mount Aerial: Rear Mount Aerials are the most common type of truck Company These large trucks have the Ladder mounted on the rear, extending over the cab |
| Tractor Drawn Aerial: Tractor Drawn Aerials or "Tillers" are a large truck where the ladder is mounted on a trailer pulled by a cab. The trailer has it's own driver, or "tillerman" who steers the rear of the truck Tillers are very maneuverable, and work well in areas where the streets are tight |
| Tower Company: Tower Companies are a Truck that has a bucket on the end of the ladder. These buckets provide a more stable working environment on the Fireground. Tower Companies can either be Rear mount or mid mount where the ladder is mounted behind the cab, extending out over the rear |
| Quints: Quints are a relatively new concept in firefighting. A quint combines all the aspects of an engine and a ladder. Quints carry a water tank, pump, hose, large selection of ground ladders, and a large aerial device. |
| Rescue Companies: Rescue Companies are a special type of truck used by many departments. These trucks are basically a large toolbox on wheels and are used for search and rescue operations, extrications at accident scenes, Hazardous Material clean up, building collapses and many other uses. The department utilizes two different types of rescues. Standard Rescues respond to most incidents and are equipped with enough equipment to handle almost any type of emergency. Tactical rescues are more specialized, and carry equipment specific to a certain type of emergency. These are usually called for when the incident is to large for the Standard rescue to handle |
| Rescue Companies: Rescue Companies are equipped with many different tools for rescue operations. The trucks themselves have many opening cabinets for storing equipment. |
| Tactical Rescue: Tactical Rescues are specialized Rescue Companies used for specific incidents. The Department has three Tactical rescues, a Hazardous Materials Unit, Dive Rescue and Collapse Rescue |
| Specialized Units: The Department utilizes many different types of apparatus for specific operation Below is a listing of these units with a description of what they are used for. |
| Forestry Truck: Forestry Trucks are special rigs used to fight fires in the state parks and wooded area of the city. These rigs are 4-wheel drive and carry an assortment of picks, shovels and rakes for fighting these fires. |
| Tankers: Tankers are a specialized type of Engine Company. Tankers carry a large amount of water, usually at least 1500 gals., and sometimes an assortment of foam. |
| Lighting Plant: Lighting Plants are a special unit used to supply lights on the Fireground. These units carry a large amount of lights and extension cords, as well as several generators to run them. |
| Air Supply: Air Supply Units are used to supply air on the Fireground. Most carry extra breathing tanks, and a cascade system to fill other tanks |