Broad Brook FD
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Originally organized in 1896 as a mill based fire brigade with paid members protecting the property and surrounding area of the Broad Brook Company Woolen Mill, the desire for a volunteer fire department serving the growing community emerged around 1933. The department then operated with two companies (Company 1 with paid brigade members and Company 2 with volunteers) with Company 1 later disbanding as the mill was phased out and the department becoming incorporated as a volunteer fire company . Present day, the department covers 3/4 of the Town of East Windsor protecting sixteen square miles including
the Boroughs of Windsorville, Melrose, Skaneck and Bound Brook. Fifty volunteers supplemented by four part time daytime staff working staggered shifts provide Fire, Rescue and EMS First Response protection answering 800 alarms annually.
Headquarters
Sometime between 1946 to 1956, the woolen mill ceased operations with the property acquired by Hamilton Standard (a producer of aircraft parts) which provided a new firehouse to the department for a lease of $1 per year. In 1978, ground was broken for the current firehouse on the site of the former town hall that was razed by a fire in 1961 with the building dedication
completed by the summer of 1980. Present day, the Broad Brook FD occupies the first floor housing their
entire apparatus fleet while the second floor serves as the senior center for the Town of East Windsor.
Engine Tanker 139 - 2002 HME/Central States 1500 gpm/2000 gal.
Being replaced with a new Seagrave 2000/2500 engine tanker due to arrive in August of 2023, this rig is outfitted as a "jack-of-all-trades" for maximum response with minimal manpower. Accordingly, it is outfitted with a 15kw hydraulic generator, a 6,000 watt light tower, Amkus® extrication tools (spreader/cutter/rams) and 1,500' of 5" LDH supply line. Originally slated to be delivered in 2001, this rig which was delayed in production features memorial artwork honoring
the FDNY 343 lost on 9/11.
Engine Tanker 239 - 2008 Seagrave 1500/1500
Featuring a 25kw hydraulic generator powering a 9,000 watt light tower, this rig is outfitted with Amkus® extrication tools (spreader/cutter/rams) and 1,000' of LDH supply line.
Engine Tanker 339 - 1991 Mack MC/Ranger 1250/1000
Seating five (four with SCBA), this compact rig was modeled after the engines run by the career City of Hartford FD as Broad Brook "knew a guy" in the HFD who assisted with the design. Formerly responding first due, this rig was reassigned with the arrival of Engine Tanker 239. It is outfitted with 1,000' of 4" LDH supply line and a folding dump tank.
Forestr y 139 - 1988 AM General/2000 Dept. Built 350/650
The lights and water tank on this rig were provided as part of military surplus - other than the pump which was built by a vendor, Broad Brook's members did all the other work in-house including fabricating a hard top roof, paint and plumbing.
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UTV 139 - 2012 Polaris Ranger/Kimtek 125/90
Donated by United Parcel Service (UPS) as corporate support of first responders, this rig has already proven itself several times during patient removals from remote locations. It is outfitted with a portable winch and skid mount Fire/EMS package including a Stokes basket mount.
Service 239 - 2008 Ford F350
Handling various support functions, it is equipped with an Amkus® gas powered spreader and cutter, dewatering pump, water rescue gear including a Res-Q-Alive sled and BLS medical equipment.
This rig was recently upgraded with new rims which definitely give it a sharp look!Broad BrookEast WindsorFordWater RescueSupportEMS First Response
Service 139 - 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
Assigned as the response vehicle for the duty officer, it also can be utilized as a back-up unit providing EMS First Response when multiple calls are received. It features a command module, BLS level EMS equipment and a dedicated compartment for turn-out gear in the officer's side rear door.
Antique - 1929 GMC Model TF/American LaFrance-Foamite 500/250
Still fully functional, this classic rig serves as a funeral caisson as well as during the annual Santa Run!