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NEW ENGINE
Onset was approved funding for a new Engine that would replace
the current Engine 2.
A Rosenbauer Commander custom pumper has been ordered.
1500/750/40
May 2023 / updated Feb 2024

CAR 1
Onset also approved a new Chief Car.
2024 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 SUV.
March 2024

Expecting to move the current car to Asst Chief or Deputy
May 2023

TANKER 1
The 2018 International/KME 1250/1800 Tanker
formerly known as Engine 3, has been re-lettered Tanker 1
May 2023


BRUSH BREAKER
Onset continues to work on a new brush breaker to replace
Breaker 148 that went out of service in 2017.
The department has a 2004 BMY Harsco 5 ton former military
chassis and will be using in house skills to build the new truck.
It will have a 350 gpm pump and 750 tank.
Oct 2017 / Update Nov 2018.

ONSET TANKER

ONSET TANKER 1
2018 International/KME 1250/1800/50A
Renumbered - Was Engine 3
May 2023

MASS DIST 1 HAZ MAT TRUCK - REASSIGNED

MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT 1 HAZ MAT 12
The ORU previously assigned to Bourne Station 3
has been reassigned to the new Onset Fire Headquarters
as of October 2021.

ONSET BOAT

ONSET MARINE 1
2021 (2005) Safeboat 25' Boat
Aug 2021

ONSET BOAT

ONSET MARINE 1
The Onset FD is ready for summer with it Safeboat.
May 2021

ONSET ENGINE

ONSET ENGINE 1
KME Panther 2000/750/40 Rescue Pumper
Jan 2021

ONSET ENGINE

ONSET ENGINE 2
2003 HME/Smeal 1500/750/25 Pumper
Refurbished in 2020
Jan 2021

ONSET ENGINE

ONSET ENGINE 2
2003 HME/Smeal 1500/750/25 Pumper
Refurbished 2019
Jan 2020  / Dec 2020

ONSET ENGINE

~ END OF AN ERA ~

ONSET ENGINE 1
The 1988 Maxim F 2000/500 Pumper
Refurbished in 2005
Retired Dec 2020

ONSET RESCUE

ONSET RESCUE 1
2009 Ford F550 xlt 4x4 / EVI Rescue Truck
The Rescue was taken out of service in July 2019
and sold as part of a plan to consolidate the Rescue and Engine.
Oct 2019

ONSET ENGINE-TANKER

ONSET ENGINE 3
2018 International 4x4 / KME
1250 gpm / 1800 gallons
May 2018

ONSET BREAKER

ONSET FUTURE BREAKER 148
The Onset Fire Department is currently working in house on a
new brush breaker  to replace the recently retired Breaker 148.
The 2004 BMY Harsco 5 ton Military chassis will be equipped
with a 750 gallon tank, 350 gpm pump, and class A foam system.
It is expected to be ready in the spring of 2018.
Original Oct 2017
Update - Shown above in May 2019. Still a project in the works.

Rear of future brush breaker bar work fabrication.

ONSET CAR

ONSET CAR C-10
2011 Ford Expedition
Duty Officer Car
Formerly C-1
April 2018

RETIRED ONSET LADDER

Onset Fire District 1971 Maxim 85 foot aerial Ladder 1
Out of service Dec 4, 2015
Replaced by 2015 Rosenbauer 78' quint ladder.

ONSET CAR

ONSET CHIEF C-1
2017 Ford Explorer
April 2018

ONSET CAR

ONSET CHIEF C-10
2011 Ford Expedition
Duty Officer Vehciel
Former C1
April 2018

ONSET BOAT

ONSET MARINE 2
2016 Mercury 13' Inflatable Boat
25 HP Mercury
Oct 2017

ONSET BREAKER

ONSET FUTURE BREAKER 148
The Onset Fire Department is currently working in house on a
new brush breaker  to replace the recently retired Breaker 148.
The 2004 BMY Harsco 5 ton Military chassis will be equipped
with a 750 gallon tank, 350 gpm pump, and class A foam system.
It is expected to be ready in the spring of 2018.
Oct 2017

Rear of future brush breaker bar work fabrication.

ONSET SQUAD PLANS

Onset had intended to seek funding for a new apparatus to replace
Squad 3.  That was postponed at the 2006 District Meeting for
further study.

ONSET ENGINE TO RETIRE


The 1975 Maxim most recently designated Engine 3 is scheduled
to retire from service on Oct 1, 2006.  Onset once operated two of
these open cab Maxims as E1 and E2.  Onset goes back to 2 engines
now that the bridge project is completed.  Engine 1 will remain at the
water dept building Station 2 and Engine 2 will be at Headquarters.
Sept 9, 2006

ONSET BREAKER REFURB

Completed refurbishing of Breaker 147
Photo Feb 2007

The Onset  Brush Breaker 147 is undergoing a refurbishing
March 2006
The work includes some changes to bar work, a new 750 gallon poly tank and a new pump.  
Work on the breaker is being done in house at Onset FD
March 2006

ONSET AIR SUPPLY

Onset Air Unit

ONSET AIR SUPPLY
2005 Scott Liberty II Trailer
AC and Diesel Air Compressor with (4) 6000 psi bottles
7500w generator and light tower
DHS Purchase to cover
Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Plymouth, and Nantucket
Counties as needed.
November 2005

Onset DEP Spill Trailer
Onset received one of the state DEP Spill Containment Trailers
November 2005
 

Onset Engine 1

Onset Engine 1
The Maxim 2000 gpm pumper as delivered

Onset Engine 1
The new and improved refurbished Maxim with a fully enclosed cab, new body work,
light tower, and more.
November 2005

Onset Car 4

Onset Car 4
2005 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 SUV
Responds as EMS first responder vehicle
March 2005
 

Onset Squad 1

Onset Squad 1
2004 Chevy 2500 Pickup w/Utility Body
June 2004
 

Onset Engine 2
 
Onset Engine 2
2003 HME / Smeal 1500/750 pumper.
June 2003

Onset Fire Station

Proposed Onset Fire Station
 

NEW ONSET FIRE STATION
(Under Construction)

The site of the new station has been cleared and prepared for future construction
as of Dec 2019.

The Onset Fire District voters approved a new fire station on May 15, 2017.
The proposed $13.9 M request was amended at the meeting approving only
$8 Million for the project, forcing the plans to go back to the drawing board.

The new station is planned for a plot near the water department facility
on Sand Pond Road north of Route 6. 

The present station has been in the heart of Onset village forever.
The 5 Central Ave station was built in 1950 next to the older
original station. The station has 6 bays, but is not well suited for
larger apparatus including the departments most recent ladder truck.

FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION

New Onset Station - Still Under Construction
Opening Soon
June 2021

Present Onset Headquarters
May 2019

Onset Fire Department "Station 2"
 
The Onset Fire Department is utilizing the central bay of the Onset Water Dept
Offices at 15 Sand Pond Road as "Station 2".  It houses Onset E2.  The move was
necessary due to the main bridge into Onset being declared "unsafe" for fire apparatus. 
Sept 2002 photo