Amagansett FD
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Organized in 1914, the Amagansett Fire Department serves a rural community located west of Montauk Point (the easternmost point in New York State). One hundred active volunteers provide Fire, Rescue and ALS level EMS protection answering 500-600 alarms annually.
Headquarters
The original three bay firehouse was built in 1943 with the western and eastern additions added (1979 and 1995 respectively) to accommodate the growing apparatus fleet.
Engine 9-2-1 - 2001 American LaFrance 1500 gpm/750 gal./FoamPro
Engine 9-2-2 - 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 2000 gpm/750 gal.
The department’s newest rig, it carries 3,000’ of 4” LDH supply line for stretches down long driveways. It is equipped with a 150’ 1-3/4” bumper pre-connect, 150’/200’ 1-3/4” crosslays, a 250’ 2-1/2” attack line in the rear hosebed and three sections of suction hose for drafting.
Engine 9-2-3 - 2009 Pierce Impel PUC 1500 gpm/750 gal.
Engine 9-2-7 - 1989 Simon-Duplex-Emergency One 1500 gpm/750 gal.
Utilized to test fire wells twice a year, this rig had a virtual twin equipped with dual hose reels. It was replaced with a 2013 Pierce Arrow XT, the first rig in over 40 years not to feature hose reels!
Tanker 9-2-6 - 1997 International/New Lexington 1500 gpm/3000 gal.
Brush 9-2-5 - 1990 International 1800S/Long Island Brush Trucks 500 gal.
Originally delivered as a “dually”, it was converted in-house to single rear tires - this feature along with its’ short wheelbase makes it much more maneuverable than larger 5 ton “stumpjumpers”. It features front and rear winches, one booster and two pony length attack lines, 100’ of 1-3/4” for exposure protection and tire inflators allowing use on the beach. The rig was upgraded with LED warning lights for increased visibility when responding (motorists particularly those from New York City visiting the neighboring Hamptons don’t always recognize this as a fire truck!).
Rescue 9-2-9 - 2005 Freightliner M2/American LaFrance 350 gpm/500 gal.
This “wet rescue” (a rarity on Long Island) is designed around the department’s “one rig handles it all” concept - with their members responding POV to the scene, the department simply responds with this rig and fire police (traffic control) to handle motor vehicle accidents. Featuring a 350 gpm pump with two 150’ 1-3/4” pre-connects (one set-up for foam), it is equipped with a total of four pre-connected Hurst® extrication tools (spreader/cutter on both sides), an additional cutter and rams, air bags, assorted saws, two SCBA and a 200’ rear mounted booster reel.
Antique - 1959 Studebaker/H&H Fire Apparatus
This classic rig is maintained in all original condition (complete with period correct helmets) - the generator, floodlights and siren all still work!! Operated into the early 1990’s as the department’s heavy rescue, it was later sold to a local farmer who used it for remote power. Upon his passing, his wife returned the truck to the dept. (hence the missing FIRE DEPT. portion of the lettering). When photographed in 2014 at 55 years old, this rig has only 9,204 original miles!! This rig has a virtual twin maintained by the Brookhaven FD (also in Suffolk County).
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Antique - 1929 REO Speedwagon/Waterous
Fully restored, this rig still runs and pumps!!
Antique Hose Reels
While not actual former Amagansett FD apparatus, these hand drawn 1800’s era hose carts were used as on-site fire protection for the Bell Estate (a common practice among estates on Long Island in colonial times). After the estate fell into disrepair and burned down, these two rigs (along with another yet unrestored hand drawn hose reel) were donated to the department to preserve their history. These have been restored and are on display in the firehouse using racks with casters to prevent damage to the original wooden wheels when being transported.