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Engine # 1 is a 2005 E-One Typhoon. This is our first line of defense outside the hydrant district. Engine # 1 replaced a 1968 Mack that served the City for 37 years. Engine # 1 has a 1250 gpm pump, 1000 gallons of water, and 20 gallons of class A foam. The cab is totally enclosed with a 4 occupant capacity, which allows firefighters and driver to communicate more efficiently while responding. The ladders are stored inside the body above the water tank. This keeps them in a better working condition. There are many other features on the truck that make this a valuable asset to the department and the community. This truck was obtained with help of a F.E.M.A. grant.

Squad 1 is a 1995 Ford. This is the work horse of the department. The City of Calais bought the chassis and The Calais Fire Association spent several years and many fund raisers to have the back body fabricated and filled with the proper gear. This truck responds to all calls. It supports Structural Fires; Car Accidents (Jaws of Life); Cold Water Rescue; Confined Space; Low Angle Rescue and any other calamity our citizens may encounter. In addition, we have the ability to refill our SCBA bottles on scene at 4500 PSI.

Brush 1 is a 2008 1-Ton Pick-up. that has a 600 gallon per minute pump, carries 300 gallons of water and 10 gallons of class A foam. This truck is first due on all reports of wild land fires and also serves as the vehicle to transport the departments rescue watercraft,

Rescue 3 to our right is a Wheeled Coach Ambulance that was remounted on a Ford Chassis. This ambulance carries everything allowed by Maine EMS for the treatment of patients in the emergency or the transport mode. These ambulances can be utilized by both BLS and ALS crews

Ladder # 1 is a 1985 E-One Quint. This truck is our first line of defense for structural fifighting within our hydrant district. Ladder 1 has a 77 foot ladder, 1250 gpm two stage pump, and carries 300 gallons of water. When this truck was purchased in 1985 it replaced Engine #3 a 1970's American La France, and a 1948 Seagrave 85 foot ladder. This truck changed the response sop's greatly for the department and has been a huge asset to the department and the communities around the City. Recently Ladder 1 was sent to be refurbished with great results and hopes of getting another 10 years of service from it. .

Rescue 1 & 2 are identical brand new Wheeled Coach ambulances on Ford Chassis. These ambulances carry everything needed and allowed by Maine EMS for the treatment of patients in the emergency or the transport mode. These ambulances can be utilized by both BLS and ALS crews.

Tank1 is a 6x6 work horse that is stationed at our Red Beach Station, this truck responds to all reported wild land fires and also acts as a tanker when needed. This truck carries 1500 gallons of water and has a 600 gpm pump along with back pumps and Class A foam.

Boat 1 was bought by the Calais Fire Association and donated to the City of Calais for use as a water rescue boat. This boat also responds to wild land fires on our local lakes and ponds.

This Truck is a 1926 AC Mack with a 750 rotary gear pump. This truck is owned and operated by the Calais Fire Association.