The Hamilton Fire Department
The
Hamilton Fire Department was officially organized as a Town department on May
1st 1915. The town's first piece of motorized fire apparatus was an 1916
American La France Chemical engine. Though replaced in 1936, the "T"
continued to see service During WWII when it was sent to an Island of the Maine
coast for fire protection. Recently she has been restored back to it's original
condition by the Hamilton Relief Association. You can see her in some of these pictures.
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Today the
Hamilton Fire Department is staffed by 4 Career and 31 call members. The structure is as follows:
1 Chief
3 Deputy Chiefs
2 Captains
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The
Department has the following apparatus and equipment available for service:
ENGINE 1 (501 / 123-E1) 
1996 Pierce Saber 1250 gpm pumper with a 750 gallon booster tank.
Engine 1 is the first piece to respond to most incidents. It is equipped as a Rescue/Pumper. It carries EMS equipment, the Jaws of Life and related equipment, a 10'Zobiac boat with motor (Boat 508) and water rescue equipment, a complete tool kit, a recipricating saw, various Rescue Equipment, Haz Mat supplies, a Thermal Imaging Camera, AFFF Foam, and 1000 feet of 4” hose. It is also equipped with a 24' extension ladder, a 16' roof ladder, and a 3500 watt generator.
ENGINE 2 (502 / 123-E2)
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Engine 2 is an all wheel drive truck and has a short wheel base. It is equipped with 1700 feet of 4” hose on a reel. It also carries a 20' extension ladder. This vehicle is set up for long, narrow driveways, dirt streets, snow covered streets and driveways, as well as brush fires.
ENGINE 3 (503 / 123-E3)
Engine 3 is the Mutual Aid piece and the water supply pump. It is equipped with a Thermal Imaging Camera, AFFF Foam, and 1000' of 4” hose. It also carries a 24' extension ladder, a 16' roof ladder, and a 3500 watt generator. Currently being replaced by a 2003 Pierce Saber
LADDER 4 (504 / 123-L4)
1980 American LaFrance 100' Rear Mounted Aerial Ladder
Ladder 4 was the former Beverly Ladder 2. It has a portable booster pump and a 300 gallon booster tank and a booster reel. It carries (1) 35' extention ladder, (2) 28' extension ladders, (1) 14' folding ladder, (1) 14' roof ladder, (1) 10' attic ladder, (1) 7' step ladder, and (1) 5' step ladder. It has a complete tool kit, a 3500 watt generator, a positive pressure fan, a ring saw, a circular saw, a chimney tool, a water vac, an electric pump, and other equipment for ventilation, salvage and overhaul.
SQUAD 1 (505 / 123-F1)
Squad 1 is equipped for brush fires, it carries booster hose and forestry hose. It is also set up for Medical Aids. It carries EMS equipment, a Defib, and water rescue gear. It is used for fire inspections as well. It is set up to pull a haz mat trailer, the Department's 12' aluminum boat, or the foam trailer.
AIR UNIT (506 / 123-MA)
1994 Ford E-350 Air Supply Van
The Air Supply Unit is equipped with a cascade air unit for refilling Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Bottles. It carries (10) spare SCBA bottles, drinking water, and a portable pump.
Squad 7 (507 / 123-U7)
1995 Ford F-250 Pick-up (4X4)
Squad 7 carries a tool kit, first aid supplies, road cones and barriers. It is also equipped with a snow plow. It is used as a utility vehicle or by the Fire Chief
'66 MIL 1/4 Ton Trailer, Equipped w/Pads, Booms, Dikes and Speedy Dry, Etc.
FOAM TRAILER (T-2)
'66 MIL 1/4 Ton Trailer, 90 gal. Foam, Eductor, 100' preconect foam line
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