Firehouse No 1
The BFD's main firehouse - home to Emergency 1, Patrol 1, and Engine 4 - is a two-story metal pole building, built by volunteers and paid professionals and constructed entirely from donated funds. Aside from housing emergency vehicles, it also provides space for repair, equipment storage, office, and training and social space. Most important is the addition of a brass fire pole and two huge radiators providing heat - all from fire stations in the City of Portland. The dedication ceremony was conducted Labor Day, 2013.
Commemorative bricks, which line the walkway outside the firehouse, were purchased to support the fire department's ongoing operations.
The BFD's main firehouse - home to Emergency 1, Patrol 1, and Engine 4 - is a two-story metal pole building, built by volunteers and paid professionals and constructed entirely from donated funds. Aside from housing emergency vehicles, it also provides space for repair, equipment storage, office, and training and social space. Most important is the addition of a brass fire pole and two huge radiators providing heat - all from fire stations in the City of Portland. The dedication ceremony was conducted Labor Day, 2013.
Commemorative bricks, which line the walkway outside the firehouse, were purchased to support the fire department's ongoing operations.
Firehouse No 2
Constructed in 2012/13 through a generous donation from the Hot Springs business, this little structure houses our firefighters' 'turnout gear' along with firefighting tools and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). EMS and Search & Rescue equipment is also stationed inside for rapid deployment. This station serves the Breitenbush Hot Springs community where most of the BFD's personnel reside.
Constructed in 2012/13 through a generous donation from the Hot Springs business, this little structure houses our firefighters' 'turnout gear' along with firefighting tools and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). EMS and Search & Rescue equipment is also stationed inside for rapid deployment. This station serves the Breitenbush Hot Springs community where most of the BFD's personnel reside.
Emergency 1
Our first response vehicle for local emergencies, Emergency 1 is a 2015 EZ-GO TXT electric golf cart. Equipped with initial attack firefighting and medical equipment, including a 35 gallon water tank and Honda pump, this setup allows our crew to access most local buildings and areas quickly.
Our first response vehicle for local emergencies, Emergency 1 is a 2015 EZ-GO TXT electric golf cart. Equipped with initial attack firefighting and medical equipment, including a 35 gallon water tank and Honda pump, this setup allows our crew to access most local buildings and areas quickly.
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Patrol 1
A Type 6 wildland patrol engine, Patrol 1 is a 2011 Ford F350 4-wheel drive one ton vehicle. It carries 200 gallons of water, has a 135 gpm pump, a complement of wildland tools and hose, SCBAs, rescue and medical equipment. This vehicle is also our primary rescue response and can pull our trailer with stokes litter and SKED to remove patients from all remote situations.
A Type 6 wildland patrol engine, Patrol 1 is a 2011 Ford F350 4-wheel drive one ton vehicle. It carries 200 gallons of water, has a 135 gpm pump, a complement of wildland tools and hose, SCBAs, rescue and medical equipment. This vehicle is also our primary rescue response and can pull our trailer with stokes litter and SKED to remove patients from all remote situations.
Engine 4
Our primary structure firefighting engine, Engine 4 is a 1982 Ford F800. It carries 1500 gallons of water, has a 500 gpm pump, a full complement of structural and wildland attack hose, ground ladders, and an assortment of firefighting tools. The workhorse of our little fire company is nicknamed ‘Mel’ (for Mellow Yellow) and serves our two communities well. He came to us thanks to the Mt. Erie Fire Department in Skagit County, WA.
Our primary structure firefighting engine, Engine 4 is a 1982 Ford F800. It carries 1500 gallons of water, has a 500 gpm pump, a full complement of structural and wildland attack hose, ground ladders, and an assortment of firefighting tools. The workhorse of our little fire company is nicknamed ‘Mel’ (for Mellow Yellow) and serves our two communities well. He came to us thanks to the Mt. Erie Fire Department in Skagit County, WA.
Patrol 2
A 1983 Chevrolet K30 4-wheel drive one ton Type 6 wildland patrol engine, Patrol 2 lives on the northside of the river, giving response capability for that area. It carries 200 gallons of water, and has a 135 gpm pump, and a complement of wildland tools and hose. It is used primarily for patrolling campgrounds and providing initial attack response for wildland fires. Patrol 2 began his career with the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department north of San Francisco where he fought many a wildland fire.
A 1983 Chevrolet K30 4-wheel drive one ton Type 6 wildland patrol engine, Patrol 2 lives on the northside of the river, giving response capability for that area. It carries 200 gallons of water, and has a 135 gpm pump, and a complement of wildland tools and hose. It is used primarily for patrolling campgrounds and providing initial attack response for wildland fires. Patrol 2 began his career with the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department north of San Francisco where he fought many a wildland fire.
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