Grafton
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Organized in 1941, the Grafton Vol. Fire Co. protects a 64 square mile rural response area including Grafton State Park. Providing Fire and Rescue protection, fourteen active volunteer members respond to an average of 60 alarms annually.
Engine 13-1 - 1994 International/Darley 1500 gpm/750 gal./CAFS
First due to all alarms, this rig is equipped with four SCBA and Lukas® extrication tools with a portable power unit. Featuring a wrap-around top mount pump panel, it was originally equipped with hinged doors on the high side compartments on both sides of the apparatus - after several mishaps with compartment doors, it was converted to roll-up doors to prevent future damage.
Tanker 13-7 - 1991 International/Darley 1000 gpm/1850 gal.
With the tank capacity of this rig along with that of Engine 13-1 and its’ Compressed Air Foam System, Grafton is able to utilize the 2,500+ gallons of water available to provide quite a punch during initial fire attack.
Brush 13 - 2008 Ford F-350 4x4/Scotty 13 HP/150 gal.
Outfitted with a large capacity reel with 400’ of 1” booster line, it features a high pressure pump to provide sufficient pressure for pumping long distances. It is equipped with a backpack leaf blower for clearing fire lines and has a tow package to haul a 16’ rescue trailer with an 8x8 Argo® ATV.
ATV 13 - 2008 Argo Avenger 8x8
With its’ eight wheel drive “go anywhere” ability, this unyque rig is used to extricate injured hikers in Grafton State Park as well as frequent mutual aid for brush fires where traditional ATV/UTV units cannot gain access. It features a 50 gallon tank and can accommodate a Stokes basket for patient transport. It is transported in a 16’ enclosed trailer that is equipped with water/ice rescue equipment.
This 16’ enclosed cargo trailer provides transport for ATV 13 and the company's water/ice rescue equipment. Accordingly, it is outfitted with water/ice rescue suits (stored on a turn-out gear rack), rope bags and tether lines, a Honda® portable generator with floodlight as well as wire mesh and floating Stokes baskets. A portable propane heater allows use of the trailer as a command post in inclement weather.
