Bay Ridge Vol. Fire Co.
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Organized in 1949 after the City of Glens Falls could no longer provide fire protection for the Town of Queensbury, Bay Ridge Volunteer Fire Co. was established with a surplus World War II 4WD 500 gpm high pressure crash truck. Present day, the company operates a modern fleet providing Fire, Rescue and EMS First Response protection.
Originally housing their first apparatus in a converted shed built by their members, Bay Ridge presently operates from this modern station built in 2011 when it consolidated their entire fleet into a central station having formerly operated two stations. Featuring nine apparatus bays as well as a wash bay, it was built between the site of the two former stations and serves as the district polling station, hosts the local Boy Scout troop and provides a venue for community events.
Engine 322 (Retired) - 1988 Hahn 1500 gpm/1000 gal.
This classic Hahn was retired in 2010 with the arrival of a tandem axle Pierce Velocity 2000/2000 pumper-tanker. Outfitted for structural firefighting, this rig was equipped with six SCBA, three crosslays (350’ 1-3/4”, 200’ 2”), 1,050’ of 5” LDH supply line, 9 and 10 foot lengths of hard suction and a deck gun with portable base. In addition, it also carried a chainsaw, 16” smoke ejector and a 1,000 watt generator with a 500 watt quartz light.
Engine 323 (Retired) - 1995 KME 1500 gpm/800 gal.
Formerly operating as the company's rescue engine, this rig was replaced in 2016 with a Rosenbauer Commander featuring a rear mount pump, 900 gallon water and 30 gallon foam tanks. Featuring a 15,000 watt hydraulic generator and 500 watt tri-pod lights, it was equipped with a full set of Amkus® extrication tools, a 75+ ton MaxiForce® air bag set, cordless reciprocating saws and rope rescue gear. Its’ firefighting complement included five SCBA, 13 spare cylinders (four 60 minute, nine 30 minute), a thermal imager, PPV fans, a deck gun with portable base, FAST (Firefighter Assist and Search Team) hose pack, chainsaws, and 1,050’ of 5” LDH supply line.
Engine Tanker 324 - 2005 American LaFrance 1250 gpm/1800 gal./30A foam
Outfitted for water supply, this rig features side and rear dumps as well as a front suction intake. It is equipped with a 2,100 gallon folding tank, 300 GPM portable pump, a 6" "water witch" and 1,050’ of 5” LDH supply line.
In addition, it carries an Amkus® combi-tool with portable power plant, five SCBA and 48’ of ground ladders.
Brush 121 - 2001 Ford F-550 4x4/Stahl/Conway 300 gpm/220 gal.
Outfitted with a winch and receiver hitch, it can tow the company's rescue boat or 4x4 Polaris® UTV. It carries 1,000’ of forestry hose, 250’ of 2” hose, a forestry pump, Class A and B foam, a 600 gallon folding tank and chainsaws.
Rescue 120 - 1997 Ford F-350 4x4/Stahl Grand Challenger
Formerly utilized for rescue support and EMS first response, this rig is now assigned for traffic control following the arrival of a 2013 Ford F-550/Rosenbauer four door walk-around light rescue. It formerly carried BLS medical equipment including an AED, rope rescue gear and two cold water rescue suits complete with helmets, harnesses and throw bags.
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