The Bloomfield Fire Department maintains a fire suppression force of 84. Four shifts of provide 24 hour protection, each shift directed by a Deputy Chief. Four fire stations house first line suppression vehicles consisting of:

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Truck 1
Fire HQ
2007 American LaFrance 110 ft Aerial Ladder

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Engine 1
Fire HQ
2005 Pierce 1250 gpm Pumper

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Engine 2
2002 American LaFrance TeleSquirt

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Engine 3
2001 American LaFrance
Quint w/75 ft Aerial

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Engine 4
1994 E-1 1200 gpm Pumper

All engines carry an on board water supply to allow a rapid attack of fire. The on board tanks, along with 5" high flow supply lines, assuring us that adequate water is available for almost any fire situation.
Rescue and extrication tools are also carried on each vehicle. Truck 1and Engine 3 additionally carries the "Jaws of Life", power saws, and other special rescue equipment.

 

Today's firefighter, the Chief, Deputy Chiefs, Captains, Lieutenants, and Firemen have to be much more than men with axes and hoses. They all must be knowledgeable in such areas as: Hazardous Materials, Building Construction, First Aid, Public Relations, Incident Command, Fire Chemistry, Environmental Protection and Communications.

Through continuing education and training, the Bloomfield Fire Department keeps abreast of the latest fire fighting, search and rescue, and haz-mat techniques and resources. Scheduled "live burns' at the Middlesex County Fire Training Facility are done to provide "Battlefield" conditions in which to train.

 

Right behind you Cap!

No wonder why gas prices are rising

Live fire training at Middlesex County

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