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Engine 262

Engine 262 is a 1994 Pierce Dash. It carries six firefighters and pumps up to 1,750
gallons of water per minute. It also holds 1,000 gallons of water and 1,400 feet of 5 inch
large diameter hose which is used to supply the vehicle with water. There is 1,250 feet of
numerous other hoses ranging in diameters of 1 inch to 3 inch. The longest ladder on this
engine is a 35 foot extension ladder. On the top of the vehicle is a portable deluge. Mainly
used as a master stream on large fires. Inside the passenger compartment are 5 Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus(SCBA). These are the air tanks and mask the firefighters wear. There is an
additional 2 SCBAs onboard with 7 additional air tanks. Extra equipment includes: 1-5,000 watt
generator, axes, and chain saw. This vehicle is dispatched for all fires, automatic and mutual
aid to other communities.