Guilderland Center Fire District
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Serving the Town of Guilderland, Guilderland Center’s volunteers provide Fire and Rescue Protection answering an average of 175 runs annually.
After utilizing a garage at Town Hall since their organization, the present day firehouse was originally constructed in 1952 with an extension added by the members in 1959. Later extended in the early 1980's to enhance the facilities, the firehouse was largely expanded in 1993 with the acquisition of a neighboring property. The original community hall, constructed by the members in 1952 along with the original firehouse was replaced with a five bay apparatus room and the former apparatus bays were remodeled to act as community and meeting rooms. An interesting note is that when the neighboring property was acquired in 1993, the house occupying the land was originally utilized as storage/office space and later rented to a department member who acted as caretaker of the property while also being available to respond to fire calls.
Engine 47 - 2010 International 4x4/Pierce Contender 1250 gpm/1000 gal.
Outfitted with four wheel drive, this rig features pump-and-roll capability as well as a remote control bumper mounted turret.
Engine 48 - 2006 Pierce Saber 1500 gpm/1000 gal.
Engine Aerial 49 - 2004 Pierce Saber 62’ SkyBoom/1500 gpm/500 gal.
Engine 45 - 2010 Ford F550/Alum-Line 300 gpm/300 gal.
Photographed in 2014, this rig is the first (and only) Alum-Line brand apparatus I have photographed to date in my travels across the Northeast (and beyond).
Squad 43 - 2010 Pierce Velocity 500 gpm/300 gal.
With the department’s specialization in both swift/static water and high/low angle rope rescue, Squad 43 was ordered with a six seat cab featuring EMS style compartments (typically a configuration used by career depts.) to allow rapid access to PPE and first response gear. One of several “wet” rescues operating in Albany County, it features a continuous Compressed Air Foam System, a light tower, 150 lb. speedy dry hopper and a small refrigerator for rehab supplies. Its’ equipment complement includes 150’ 1-3/4” and 2-1/2” crosslays, a bumper mounted 100’ pre-connected combi-tool (along with a 100’ 1-3/4” pre-connect), Rescue 42® struts, DeWalt® cordless battery powered tools and an air chisel. For its’ specialty responses, the cab is outfitted with water rescue PPE/gear (helmets/PFD’s/boots and rope bags) while the body holds rope bags in 300 and 600 foot lengths, rope rescue gear bags and a 14’ Achilles inflatable boat with outboard motor.
Antique - 1924 Ford Model T/American LaFrance 250 gpm
Dubbed "The Village Queen", this rig was one of only 21 original unitsof this series constructed by American LaFrance between 1922-1927. Able to be drawn by hand or horse, it featured a gasoline powered rotary gear pump supplied by a Ford Model T engine. Last used in 1952, it has been fully restored to its’ original condition and pumps yearly at firematic musters. The neighboring Berne FD also operates a restored “Village Queen” with different style tires.
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