Engine 1 is a 2019 Pierce with a 1500 GPM pump and a 750 gallon tank. It is set up for standpipe operations, due to the numerous high rise apartment buildings in our district. It has seating for 6 firefighters and it responds first to all structural related fire calls.
Ladder 1 is a 2003 Pierce with a 105ft rear mount aerial ladder. It also has a 400 gallon tank to supply the front bumper line. It has seating for 6 firefighters. Its ground ladder complement includes a 35’, 35’, 28’, 24’ 20’ 16’ 14’ and 10’ attic ladder. Ladder 1 responds second out to structural related calls and first out for non-vehicle related rescues. In addition, Ladder 1 is equipped for RIT operations.
Engine 1-1 is a 1997 Seagrave with a 2000 GPM pump and a 750 gallon tank. The 1997 Seagrave served Glenside Fire Co. as the first out engine for 22 years. It has seating for 8 firefighters. Engine 1-1 responds third out on structural related calls and first out on vehicle related incidents, brush / trash fires, and wires calls.
Featuring all original parts and components including the body paint, Engine 1-2 is powered by its original Wakeshau six cylinder gasoline engine. Engine 1-2 features a 1000 GPM pump, 300 gallon water tank, and an automatic transmission. Much of the original hose remains on the truck and as time has passed, Engine 1-2 has maintained its 1972 appearance. The truck still features 3 inch supply line, jones snap fittings and most all of its original equipment.