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 Stations - Apparatus
Department News
OAK BLUFFS
Fire Department

UPDATED
December 3, 2007
 

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APPARATUS NEWS
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Oak Bluffs Engine 522

Oak Bluffs plans to replace their 1980 GMC/E-One pumper in 2006/2007.

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Oak Bluffs Ladder 551

Oak Bluffs new 2007 Metz aerial was delivered in July 2007
It replaced the 1958 Maxim open cab ladder. 
The new Metz is similar to the Nantucket Metz
but is not a quint. 

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New Oak Bluffs Ambulance

Oak Bluffs Ambulance 562
(Oscar 90) EMS 382
2006 Ford E450 / Road Rescue

Ambulance 563 was also recently rechassied
with 2006 Ford E450 / 2000 Road Rescue

June 2007
 

 

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New Oak Bluffs Ambulance

Oak Bluffs Ambulance 564
(Oscar 92) EMS 386
Oak Bluffs now has 3 ambulances.
The newest is a 2005 Ford / Lifeline
Currently a BLS unit, it joins the two other OB ambulances

Ambulance 562 - Oscar 90 - 1995 Ford / Road Rescue

Ambulance 563 - Oscar 91 - 2000 Ford / Road Rescue
 

New Oak Bluffs Fire Boat

Oak Bluffs Boat 567
The Oak Bluffs Emergency Management operates a
police - fire  - rescue boat in the harbor.
It is a 2004 39'6" Metal Craft Marine Aluminum boat
with twin diesels and dual jet propulsion.
It is equipped with a 500 gpm fire pump and 20 gals Foam.

 
New Oak Bluffs DEP



Oak Bluffs DEP
The Oak Bluffs is another of the towns to receive a
2005 Wells Cargo DEP Spill containment trailer.

 
O.B.F.D. Plans

Oak Bluffs will be looking to replace one of the Island's
oldest fire apparatus in the next couple years.
The 1958 Maxim 75' aerial Ladder 1 would be replaced.
No specifics yet, although there is mention of a
possible Metz aerial ladder to replace the classic Maxim.
Jan 2006
 

 

New Oak Bluffs Engine
Oak Bluffs put this Emergency One pumper in service as Engine 4 (524)
in 2003 replacing a 1961 Maxim S pumper. The new engine has a 1500 gpm
pump and 750 gallon tank.

Oak Bluffs Fire Department's Rescue

Oak Bluffs Rescue 561

2001 Kenworth / American Fire Rescue
Heavy Rescue Truck

 
 
 
 

 

FIRE STATION NEWS
 
 
 
 
 

 

DEPARTMENT NEWS
Oak Bluffs new fire chief Peter Forend replaced long time chief Dennis Alley on July 1, 2007.
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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