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ARBOR VITAE FIRE / RESCUE RECEIVED A FOREST FIRE PROTECTION GRANT

The department applied for and received a Wisconsin Department of Natural

Resources forest fire protection grant. Items purchased with the grant include;

20 lightweight helmets, additional Nomex coveralls, class A foam, collapsible

backpack pumps, 1" forestry hose, fire rakes, and Pulaski axes, chain saw,

strainer, and numerous fittings. 

only you can prevent forest fires

The department has purchased airbags and stabilization equipment

to assist in rescue operations

The ARBOR VITAE FIRE DEPT. has been busy over the past year, with new equipment

and members.

The department has purchased a new pierce pumper/tanker. This new truck

features a 1250 gallon pump, 2000 gallon water tank, a class A foam system and on

 onboard 6000 watt diesel generator. Delivery time anticipated is February

2005. This new vehicle will replace a 20-year old pumper/tanker.

On Engine 1, there was installed a new intercom system, and

the two way radios were also improved giving them the ability to page.

Also purchased was a MSA Evolution 5000 Thermal Imaging Camera, this piece

of equipment has proved very useful in finding hidden fires in structures.

Mounted in our heavy rescue unit are two new 100-foot electric

rewind hydraulic hose reels for the rescue tools.