Scranton Fire Co.
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Organized in 1933, the Scranton Fire Co. began operations with 15 members and a used 1914 American LaFrance chemical wagon purchased for $1.00 from the Village of Hamburg FD. Present day operating from two stations, sixty active volunteers provide Fire, Rescue and EMS first response protection to a three square mile area of the Town of Hamburg answering an average of 1,200 alarms annually.
Truck 6 - 1996 Spartan/RD Murray/Nova Quintech Sky-Pod 103’
Assigned as the second due truck company or Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST) for several surrounding districts, this rig sees quite a bit of work. It features seating for six including two side facing “suicide seats” equipped with SCBA. One of the last RD Murray® brand rigs featuring a Nova-Quintech® aerial device, when the platform was damaged, the repair shop actually had to dig through the former Nova-Quintech factory's "graveyard" (occupied by another owner at that point) to find the jigs for the saw to cut the proper size replacement parts! This interesting situation coincides with an unusual (yet unintentional) tradition of Scranton Fire Co. receiving rigs that are among some of the last to be completed by manufacturers before they ceased operation or were absorbed by another builder. In addition to Truck 6, they also received one of the last Saulsbury heavy rescues (prior to their acquisition by Emergency One) as well as their twin 2010 engines (shown above) which were some of the last Crimson brand rigs completed before the name change to Spartan ERV.
Rescue 7 - 2004 Spartan Gladiator/Saulsbury
Seating six, this rig features a command post in the crew cab, a light tower and an air compressor with a high pressure air reel. Covering several high traffic roadways, it is equipped with a total of six Amkus® extrication tools (four pre-connected and two portable gas powered units) including a combi-tool, spreader and high strength cutters. In addition, it also carries rescue struts, Firefighter Assist and Search Team equipment (RIT pack and Stokes basket), PPV fan, forcible entry/ventilation saws and spare SCBA cylinders.
Foam Trailer - 250 gal. AFFF
One of two units built and donated by Brenner Oil, the department was supplied with these in an agreement reached when the company purchased a crude oil transfer station with the capacity for 10 railroad tank cars at any time. Featuring a removable tank, it is equipped with a 1,000 gpm monitor with dual 5” inlets and an external foam pick up tube as well as both 1-3/4” and 2-1/2” pre-connects. With the provision of two trailers, Scranton can provide mutual aid to neighboring depts. while maintaining the availability of large scale foam operations within their own response district.
Antique - 1914 American LaFrance Chemical Engine
Purchased for just $1.00 from the Village of Hamburg FD in 1933 upon the company's formation, it has since been fully restored. In the 1970’s, American LaFrance in an attempt to regain a valuable piece of their history offered Scranton a brand new engine free of charge in exchange for this rig (Scranton wisely declined the offer).
Antique - 1914 American LaFrance Chemical Engine
Outfitted with dual chemical tanks with brass piping, this class rig is one of the last remaining chemical engines of its’ era.
