Foam Unit 3
Apparatus and Equipment
Emergency Medical/ Ambulance Service
HAZMAT Response
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The Longmeadow Fire Department has received a specialized firefighting unit designed to combat large flammable liquid fires in Western Massachusetts. This unit is one of four purchased by the Western Mass Fire Chief’s Association thru a Homeland Security grant. The other three hosting departments are Orange, Pittsfield and Westover AFB. This unit is equipped with a significant amount AR-AFF Foam. This foam is used specifically for fighting fires involving hydrocarbons or ethanol type flammable liquids which are difficult to extinguish with water alone. Firefighters from Longmeadow will operate this equipment and assist communities in Western Mass with extinguishing these types of fires. |
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The Fire Department maintains four fire engines, one ambulance, a rescue boat, two cars and two pick-up trucks. Captain Zinnack, our maintenance supervisor has established a comprehensive maintenance and inspection program to ensure vehicle dependability and maximize the life of equipment. The department continues to work with the appropriations committee and Capitol Planning Committee to ensure equipment is maintained and replaced regularly, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Engine #1
Engine #2
Engine #3
Squad 4
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Longmeadow Firefighters respond to various incidents involving hazardous materials. Every Firefighter is trained to the operational level as defined by SARA Title III. Two of our Firefighters are trained to the Technician level and are active members of the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services District 4 Hazardous Materials Response Team. Each year our Firefighters train in mitigation, identification / recognition, and various techniques for handling hazardous materials. Most commonly we respond to gas/oil spills, suspicious packages, and pool chemical issues. When incidents of a large scale are encountered, the District 4 team is called to assist.
