Stations & Apparatus

Summit Fire District Receives New Apparatus

By Captain Chris Fennell

The first to come on board was E32. The new
Type 1 compressed air foam system (CAFS)
structure engine is E32 and is housed in Station 32
on Koch Field Rd. E32 is a 2007 Spartan Metro
Star with a 750 gallon per minute (GPM) pump,
and a 200 cubic foot per minute (CFM) air
compressor. It has a state of the art electrical system
with an on board computer to monitor engine
information, seat belt compliance, back up camera,
GPS, and high visibility LED emergency
lighting. A Fire Research governor was added to
control the operation of the fire pump. The
governor monitors and automatically adjusts
pressure and engine RPM to meet the demands of a
fire fight. Roll up doors were utilized instead of a
traditional swing type door to reduce our incidents
of wind damage. E32 is 2 wheel drive and is
outfitted with an advanced traction control system
for inclement weather. The engine is capable of
responding to a variety of calls including EMS, fire,
wildland and is also equipped with extrication
equipment for vehicle collisions. The bumper turret
with pump and roll capability makes it very useful
in wildland urban interface fire situations. There
was a lot of planning and fine detail work that went
into the development of this high tech, high quality
apparatus. Great work to Captain Klassen, Captain
Dunlap, Chief Howard, and all five members of the
Summit Fire Department Fire Board! This fire truck
will serve our community for many years to come
and is something all of us should be proud of.
E332 is a 2007 International Type 3 CAFS
system built by Placer Fire Equipment. E332 is a
wildland urban interface 4wheel drive fire engine
with a 750 GPM pump and a 140 CFM
compressor. E332 can and will be used for a variety
of incidents including structure fires, wildland fires,
EMS, and public education. During periods of
heavy snowfall, broken equipment, and annual
maintenance, E332 will be utilized as a backup
apparatus. E332 will also be used out of our fire
district to assist areas that are immediately
impacted by fire. E332 recently returned from a trip
to California to assist with their catastrophic
wildfires. E332 is equipped with a governor to
maintain pump pressure and engine RPM, has a
bumper turret for pump and roll capabilities and
also seats 5 personnel. Again, thanks to the above
individuals for putting together quality apparatus to
provide the best service we can for the citizens of
the Summit Fire District.
Please come by the stations for a demonstration
to see how truly amazing these vehicles are.

Summit Fire Apparatus 

The Summit Fire Department fleet currently consists of 13 pieces of fire related equipment, and a snowmobile used for rescue situations.

Two of our first out structure fire apparatus (E32 & E33) are 2000 Spartan “Mountain Star” 4X4 CAF engines.  Both are equipped with a PTO driven 750 GPM, 200 CFM Pneumax CAF system, and a 600 gallon water/ 20 gallon foam tank.  These trucks also have Foam Pro 2001 foam injection systems.  E32 and E33 are equipped with bumper turrets that can be utilized in a pump and roll operation in the wildland setting, or for defensive operations in a structural setting.

Our other first out structural fire apparatus (E31) is a 2000 4X4 International equipped with a 500 GPM, 200 CFM Pneumax CAF system.  E31’s water tank is 500 gallons, and has a 20 gallon foam tank.  A Foam Pro 2001 controls the foam injection system.  E31 is a type 3 engine according to the NWCG standards, and can be sent to out of district wildland fires during the summer months.  E31 also has a bumper turret for wildland or structural situations.  

E34 is our reserve/volunteer apparatus.  It is a 1986  International “Wildcat” 4X4 equipped with a 1000 GPM pump, 600 gallon water tank, and a Chemonics foam proportioner.  During wildland or structural incidents, E34 is staffed with volunteer personnel to provide protection to Summit Fire District.

E361 is a 2001 Ford F-550 4X4 with a 250 GPM, 120 CFM Pneumax CAF system.  Foam delivery is accomplished through a Foam Pro 2001 injection system.  E361 also serves as a light duty rescue truck equipped with Holmatro extrication equipment.

Our wildland fire vehicles consist of E362, E364, and E365.  E362 is a 2000 Ford F-550 4X4 equipped with a Pneumax 120 GPM, 60 CFM CAF system with a Foam Pro 1600 injection system.  E362 is utilized by the Arizona State Land Department during the summer months to aid Arizona and other states in wild fire suppression.  E364 is a 1993 Ford F-450 4X4 equipped with a Pneumax 70 GPM, 35 CFM CAF system with a Foam Pro 1600 injection system.  E365 is a 1996 Ford F-450 4X4 with a 250 GPM Hale pump, and a Chemonics foam proportioner. 

E363 is another light duty rescue 2000 Ford F-550 4X4 with a 250 GPM Hale pump and a Chemonics proportioner.  E363 is equipped with Amkus extrication equipment.

T32 or the “White Knight” is a 1979 Peterbuilt equipped with a 3,800 gallon water tank and a removable Godiva 250 GPM pump.  Foam is provided through a Chemonics foam proportioner.  T32 is also used a lot during the summer months for wildland fires within our fire district, T32 also provides water support for structural fires in areas with no other means of gaining a water supply.

C31, a 2004 Ford F-250 4X4 is our wildland division vehicle that is used during the summer months to support large fire operations in the Southwest United States.  During the off season, C31 is used for miscellaneous tasks.

T33 is a 1987 Freightliner FL70 with a 1500 gallon water tank and a 250 GPM PTO driven pump.  T33 is also equipped with a 250 GPM auxiliary pump.

The Batallion Chiefs ride around in C30, a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4X4 with an SCBA, and mobile command board.

C31, a 2003 Dodge 4X4 is our wildland division vehicle that is used during the summer months to support large fire operations in the Southwest United States.  During the off season, C31 is used for miscellaneous tasks.

C32 is a 2004 Ford Expedition and is primarily used as a staff vehicle.  Like C31 it is also available for use at wildland incidents.

Our Chief drives C33; a 2005 Ford F-250 4X4 equipped with miscellaneous EMS and fire related items.

Along with our fire trucks, tenders, and staff vehicles we also have 3 ATV’s that serve us in many ways from rescues in the Cinder Lakes area to use on fuels projects and also to assist on wildland assignments.  Q32 is a 2003 Polaris 6X6 ATV, it was purchased through a grant from the National Park Service.  Q31 is a 2004 Polaris Magnum 330 and Q33 is a 1999 Polaris Sportsman 500.

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