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Our Firefighting Arsenal

Meet the Trucks

Engine 112

Engine 112 is a 2018 E-One Typhoon with seating for 8 firefighters.

The Engine is capable of pumping 1500 gallons per minute and has 750 gallons of onboard water. It also has a 30 gallon foam tank and carries an additional 45 gallons of foam in 5 gallon pails. The foam system supplies the front bumper line, and we have the option of using a portable eductor at the pump panel.

The vehicle also has air conditioning and a back up camera. It's scene lighting is also an improvement over the previous 2003 Crimson pumper.

Heavy Rescue 112

Rescue 112 is a 2006 Crimson heavy rescue built on a Spartan Diamond chassis. The apparatus was refurbished in 2024 to improve safety and operational efficiency. Configured with seating for 8 people, the truck is equipped with a 45 kW PTO generator, a cab-mounted LED light tower, a 9,000-lb portable winch system, and two 6,000 PSI air cylinders supplying both high- and low-pressure air reels.

Rescue 112 carries a wide range of specialized technical rescue equipment, including trench panels and associated shoring materials, tripods and hauling systems, torches, a concrete-cutting chainsaw, and a full complement of Hurst eDraulic “Jaws of Life” rescue tools. The refurbishment added improved equipment access on both sides of the vehicle, upgraded compartment doors and lighting, enhanced visibility features, a centralized EMS compartment, reverse and side view cameras, and brand new wireless headsets for everyone in the vehicle. The unit is also equipped with Paratech rescue stabilization struts.

Rescue 112 responds to a variety of incident types across Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties and is a proud member of the Luzerne County Technical Rescue Team.

Command 112

2017 Interceptor AWD command vehicle.

Command 112 as its known, allows the Chief Officer to arrive early at an incident, provide a size up to incoming units, and initialize the department's Incident Command System.

The Command Car is set up with a full command post in the rear of the vehicle. The command post includes an accountability board which is used to track the location of firefighters during an emergency incident. The Command Car also carries the department's pre-plans for emergencies at specific locations throughout our community, as well as any MSDS sheets that we may have on file.The Command Car is also equipped with a Knox Key Entry System.

Utility 112

Introducing Utility 112 - the newest addition to our fleet of vehicles. Utility 112 is a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z-71 SSV. Purchased from Valley Chevrolet and professionally uplifted by 911RapidResponse, U-112 will serve as an all purpose vehicle to limit wear and tear on our current, high-cost apparatus, providing a more fuel-efficient option for the appropriate call types. With seating for five firefighters, U-112 is fully equipped with emergency lights and sirens, a custom fit double-door bed cap, a large slide-out tray with two additional slide out drawers for extra storage, and new fresh department graphics.

U-112 will respond to downed trees and storm related incidents, flooded roadways and basements, and will provide additional transportation of personnel to incident scenes. It will also provide assistance for Pittston City EMS Medic 29 when requested, as well as serve as the primary response unit for all Fire Police Incidents.

U-112 strengthens our operational readiness while helping preserve our primary apparatus for when they're needed the most.