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 Stations - Apparatus
Department News
TRURO
Fire Department

UPDATED
March 24, 2008
 

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APPARATUS NEWS

Truro New Engine


Engine 483
Truro FD took delivery of their new 2006 HME / Ferrara Pumper
in Oct 2006.  It has 1500gpm, 1000gals, Class A & B FoamPro CAFS system.
It has hydraulic generator, lighting, deckgun, 4" LDH, hard suction, etc..
The new engine is the first cab forward in Truro and also the first to have a white roof.
Replaced 1969 Chevy / Maynard pumper.
To go in service later in October 2006.


Old E483 retires

Truro New Chief Car


Car 471
2004 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Fire Chief Car
Jan 2004


Truro New Ambulance


Truro Rescue 486
2003 Ford E450 / Braun Type III Ambulance
Delivered June 2003 

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Truro Fire Department Chief Car

Car 471

Photo Sept 2002

1993 Ford LTD Fire Chief Car
Former police cruiser.

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Truro Fire Department's Forestry Truck

Forestry 480

Delivered 2001

2001 Ford F350 4x4 / Fire One Forestry Truck
250 gpm / 200 gallons / Class A foam
Replaced Squad 480

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Truro's Newest Rescue


R487 - EMS Rescue 371
Truro recently placed a 1999 Ford E450 Super Duty / Braun Ambulance in service at Truro Fire Headquarters. It is white with an orange stripe.

 
 
 
 

 

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DEPARTMENT NEWS
Truro Chief
Long time Truro fire chief Thomas "Punchy" Prada retired after 20 years as chief and 49 years on the department. March 2008. Deputy John Garran serving as acting chief until a replacement is named.
Truro Runs in 2001
Truro responded to 612 calls in 2001, up 17 calls from 2000.  The 2.9% increase puts TFD at 1.7 calls per day.
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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