Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Department

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Phone : 302-732-6151

Fax : 302-732-1091

Mailing & Shipping Address:
Dagsboro Fire Department
P.O. Box 128 Dagsboro, DE 19939

Physical Address:
31818 Waples St.
Dagsboro, DE 19939

Emergency Dial 9.1.1

Serving our Community since 1943

Apparatus

International/Horton - B-73

B-73 is a re chassis of our Horton #533 box onto a 2012 International Terra Star chassis.



Sutphen Custom Engine/Tanker - Engine/Tanker 733

Engine/Tanker 733 is a 2010 Custom Sutphen (6) six man cab. It will be the DVFD's cover assignment Engine, 1st due on all Vehicle/Boat fires, 2nd due on all Structure, Box, Hazmat & Natural Cover Assignments & 3rd due on all MVC's. Engine/Tanker 73 Equipment List 2500 Gallons Water – 30 Gallons Class B Foam w/ 2000 GPM two stage pump (5) 800mhz Portable Radios (6) Streamlight Survivor LED Flashlights (2) Streamlight Vulcan Flashlights (1) 20 lbs ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher (1) Pressurized Water Can (1) Set of Irons (1) Thermal Imaging Camera (2) 6’ NY Hooks (1) R.I.T. Pack with 60 min Scott high pressure air bottle (1) R.I.T. Rescue Tool Pack (1) 1st in Medical Bag w/ Oxygen & AED (1) Scott 4 Gas Meter (2) 3’ Drywall Hooks (2) 3’ Pike Poles (1) 8’ Pike Pole (1) 12’ Pike Pole (2) Flathead Axes (2) Pickhead Axes (2) 24” Haligan Bars (1) 8 lbs Sledge Hammer (2) 27” – 42” Junkyard Dog Zstruts w/ 10,000 lbs rating (2) 51” – 81” Junkyard Dog Zstruts w/ 10,000 lbs rating (1) Hydraulic Rabbit Tool w/ K Tool Entry Kit (1) Hurst Air Bag Cover Set (4) Shark Vehicle Stabilization Step Cribbing (1) Glass Master (1) Hurst Simo Power Unit (can run two tools simultaneously) (1) Hurst MOC Combination Tool (43,388 lbs. of spreading force, up to 17,535 lbs. of pulling force and an incredible 120,272 lbs of cutting force) (1) Hurst MOC O-Cutter (195,126 lbs. of cutting force) (1) Hurst T-41 Telescoping 40” Ram (Spreading Force lbs Piston #1 29,830 lbs Piston #2 14,830 lbs) (1) Hurst T-59 Telescoping 60” Ram (Spreading Force in lbs Piston #129,830 lbs Piston #2 14,830 lbs) (2) Hurst Vetter Air Bags (2) Ram Supports Cribbing: (4) 6x6, (6) 4x6, (7) 4x4, (8) 2x4 & (2) 2x4 Wedges (1) 14” Electric PPV Fan (1) 18” Stihl Chain Saw w/ Wood Cutting Chain (1) 20” Cutters Edge Rescue/Ventilation Saw w/ Bullet Rescue Chain (1) Portable Honda Generator w/ Light (4) Salvage & Overhaul Tarps (2) Metal Buckets (3) Chimney Fire Bags w/ Dry Chemical (2) Electrical Junction Boxes (2) 100’ Portable Cord Reels (2) Sawzall w/ Rescue Blades (1) Air Chisel (2) Push Brooms (1) Scoop Shovel Stay-Dri Absorbent 20kw Generator FireCom System w/ Wireless Headset for Driver/Operator Hose Load 1200’ of 5” LDH 200’ 1” Forestry Line (4) 25’ 5” LDH (2) 50’ 3” Supply Line (1) 25’ 3” Supply Line Pre-connected Attack Lines 100’ 1 ¾” Attack Line w/ Turbo Jet Nozzle & Direct Inject Foam – Front Bumper 200’ 1 ¾” Attack Line w/ Turbo Jet Nozzle & Direct Inject Foam – Rear 200’ 1 ¾” Attack Line w/ Smooth Bore Nozzle 200’ 2” Attack Line w/ Smooth Bore Nozzle 200’ 2” Attack Line w/ Low Pressure Assault Nozzle 300’ Mall Line 2"/1 ¾” w/ Smooth Bore Nozzle Mercury Rapid Attack Monitor w/ 250’ 3” Line (500 gpm)



Chevrolet 2500 - Utility 12

Utility 12 was purchased as a support vehicle when the need for a 4x4 unit that was able to haul personnel & other support equipment was addressed. Prior to the addition of Utility 12 the DVFD used members personal vehicles to complete these tasks.


Ford - Engine 734

Engine 734 a 1956 Ford with a 750gpm and 1,000 gallon tank was the second new peice of fire apparatus purchased by the DVFD. Engine 4 was retired in the fall of 2000 and given a complete restoration.


Kenworth Tanker - Tanker 73

500 gpm rear mounted pump, 8,000 gallon tank.



Ford Super Duty - Engine 736

Engine 6 is a 1969 Ford Super Duty Class B engine. 750gpm front mount pump and a 1200 gallon tank. Engine 6 carries 1500 ft. of 3" supply line, 2 preconnected 1 3/4 lines, and 300ft. of booster line. With "Pump and Roll" capabilities & is used only for natural cover fires. Engine 6 is on officers call which mean it only goes when called for by an officer and does not respond code.


Marine Unit - Marine 73

Marine 73 is a 19.5 ft. Lowe, center console with a modified "V" hull, powered by a 70 hp 4-cycle Suzuki outboard. It is equipped with GPS Navigation, Depth Finder, 1 million cp search light, both fire & marine radios and full complement of medical, water rescue and fire fighting equipment.




Chevrolet - Brush 730

Brush 730 is a 1991 GMC 3/4 ton pick-up equipped with a 250 gallon booster tank and a 150 gpm hale pump. This unit is also equipped with a 300' booster line on a top mounted reel and a 1" 3/4 pre-connected attack line, 600' of forestry line, 20 gallons of AFFF, and has all the necessary hand tools need for its role. Brush 730 is 1st due on all Woods, Field, Brush, and Grass fire assignments.


Pierce - Engine/Tanker 73

Engine/Tanker 73 was a 1988 Pierce (6) six man cab, with a 2500 gallon tank & 2000 gpm two stage Waterous pump. Purchased from Sharptown VFD in September 2005. Equipped with 1500' of 5" LDH, (2)1 3/4" pre-connects, (2)2" pre-connects (smooth bores), a top mounted deluge gun along with a vast array of hand & power tools. Engine/Tanker 73 was second due on all assignments & is now running calls with the Cheriton Volunteer Fire Department in Northhampton County on Virginia's Eastern Shore.


Sutphen Custom Engine - Engine 732

Engine 2 is a 1991 custom built Sutphen 10 man enclosed cab Class A Engine Company. Engine 2 is equipped as a Rescue/Engine with a 1500 gpm. Hale pump, a 1000 gallon booster tank and 15 gallons of AFFF, 5 SCOTT 4.5, 45 min. SCBA,(1)1 3/4" attack lines,(1)1 3/4" pre-connected smooth bore attack line, (1)1 3/4" front bumber line, 1 pre-connected 2" Blitz line, 1000 ft. 5" LDH, and a top mounted Deluge gun. Equipped with a vast array of hand tools and a Hurst Combination Tool, O-Cutter & a 90" Telescoping Ram. Engine 2 is first due on all MVC's and serves as the departments cover assignment & LZ unit. Engine 2 is the third due Engine on all Box, Structure, Investigations, Haz-Mat assignments.


Sutphen Custom Heavy Rescue - Rescue 73

Rescue 73 is a 1999 Custom built Heavy Rescue, and is the first complete Rescue Truck the Sutphen Corporation built. The truck it self sits on a (10) man-cab Sutphen Tower frame powered by a 700 series Detroit Diesel with a 24 ft. walk around box with Rom roll up doors. The crew compartment comfortably seats (8) personnel with plenty of room to don the (6) SCOTT 4.5, 45 min SCBA's mounted in the cab with (1) additional SCBA mounted in the front officers seat & (6) spare bottles. Equipped with a 35 kw Onan generator that powers (8) Focus Scene Lights intergraded in the rescue body, (3) on each side and (2) on the rear & the 30 ft. Wilber Light Tower equipped with (6) 2000 watt Flood Light with 360 degree turning capability and (2) 1500 watt Flood Lights fixed facing down for added light around the unit. A 12,000 lbs winch with 150' of 1/2 inch cable is mounted in the front bumper for easy access. With a full complement of Forcible Entry, Salvage, Ventilation, Heavy Lifting, Shoring & Technical Rescue equipment. Hurst extrication equipment includes,(1) Maverick Tool, (1) O-Cutter, & (1) 32-B Jaws pre-connected, along with an additional portable Hurst unit with a second set of O-cutters, 32-A Jaws & a complete set of Hurst Rams. Rescue 73 is capable of handling most calls.


Sutphen Custom Engine - Engine 731

Engine 731 is a 1983 custom built Sutphen 5 man open cab Class A Engine Company. Engine 1 is equipped with a 1750 gpm. Hale pump, a 1000 gallon boosted tank, and 15 gallons of AFFF. Engine 1 also carries 3 SCOTT 4.5, 45 min. SCBA, 3 pre-connected 1 3/4" attack lines, 1 pre-connected 2" Blitz line, 1000 ft. of 5" LDH, 350 ft. of 3" supply line, and a top mounted Deluge gun. Engine 1 carries an assortment of hand & power tools and is the work horse of the department and is first due on all Box, Structure, Investigations, Haz-Mat, and Assist assignments. This truck was refurbished in 2003 with new wiring, paint, compartment space, poly tank, and front trash line.


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