Fire Stations and Apparatus

Fire Stations

Decatur maintains two fire stations. Firefighters work 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off duty in three shifts of 12 personnel each. 
 

	Fire Station One 230 E. Trinity Place >Click for map This station, built in 1958, is the headquarters for the fire department. It houses three pumpers, one Quint, one air and light truck, one rescue vehicle, and one ambulance.
	Rear view of Station One with training tower in view.
	Fire Station Two 356 W. Hill St. >Click for map Built in 1952 to provide fire protection for South Decatur. Renovated in 2009

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 Fire Apparatus

Click for larger image	Quint 1 Year Built: 2006 Chassis: Sutphen 75' ladder Pump Size: 1,500 gpm Water Tank Size: 500 gal Hose Carried: 1 ½" -inch: 300' 1 ¾" -500' 2 ½" -inch: 200' 5-inch: 1,000' 150' Ground Ladders
	Air & Light Truck Year Built: 2005 Chassis: 4400 International with Hackney Emergency Body Equipment Carried: Complete air compressor with cascade tanks, 40kw generator and 15' light tower. Extrication tools, medical kits, salvage and overhaul tools, spare air bottles and power tools.
	Rescue 6 Year Built: 2008 Chassis: Ford Explorer Equipment Carried: Medical kits, spare O2 bottles, and other medical equipment. The unit is a rapid response vehicle for medical emergencies.
	Decontamination Trailer Year Built: 2004 Chassis: Wells Cargo Equipment: Decon Shower, Water Heater, Hot Air Blower, SCBA's, Medical Bags, Decon Boots, Suits and Gloves
	Engine 2 Year Built: 2001 Chassis: Seagrave Pump Size: 1,500 gpm Water Tank Size: 500 gal Hose Carried: 1 ½" -inch: 700' 1 ¾" -700' 2 ½" -inch: 200' 3-inch: 1,000' 5-inch: 1,000'
	Engine 1 Year Built: 1995 Chassis: Pierce Pump Size: 1,500 gpm Water Tank Size: 500 gal Hose Carried: 1 ½" -inch: 500' 1 ¾" -600' 2 ½"-inch: 200' 3-inch: 600' 5-inch: 1,000'
	Engine 3 Year Built: 1990 Chassis: Seagrave Pump Size: 1,500 gpm Water Tank Size: 500 gal Hose Carried: 1 ½" -inch: 700' 1 ¾" -500' 2 ½" -inch: 200' 3-inch: 1,000' 5-inch: 1,000'
	Engine 4 Year Built: 1982 Chassis: Seagrave Pump Size: 1,000 gpm Water Tank Size: 500 gal Hose Carried: 1 ½" -inch: 700' 1 ¾" -500' 2 ½" -inch: 200' 3-inch: 900' 5-inch: 1,000'
	Antique Engine Year Built: 1924 Chassis: American La France Pump Size: 750gpm Water Tank Size: 0 gal Location: Station 1 Used for parades and special events. Third motorized truck in DeKalb County
	Mini Fire Truck Fire prevention vehicle used for education and public outreach programs. It is also an operational transport unit that can carry a patient on a back board to the awaiting ambulance. The emergency lights, bell and siren operate as does the public address system. The unit was purchased with funds donated by The Great Decatur Beer Tasting Festival, Decatur First Bank, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Business Association and the South Decatur Community Development Corp.