Roxana Vol. Fire Co.
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Sussex County Station 90
Organized in 1960, the Roxana Volunteer Fire Company serves a 48 square mile response area encompassing both land and water. Serving the communities of Frankford and Selbyville, it is one of only two fire companies in the State of Delaware that do not have their own town (the other is Memorial Fire Co.
of Slaughter Beach). Operating from two stations, 58 active volunteers provide Fire, Rescue and BLS level EMS protection (ALS level care is provided by career Sussex County paramedics) answering an average of 1,100 alarms annually (900 EMS/200 fire).
Engine Tanker 90-4 - 2007 Spartan/4 Guys 1750 gpm/3000 gal./50 gal. A
Responding first due from headquarters, this rig which seats eight features a 30 kw hydraulic generator and 15’ light tower. A particularly unyque feature of this rig is an SCBA mask for the driver plumbed to an on-board cascade cylinder providing protection in the event the apparatus has to enter a hazardous atmosphere such as a chicken farm. It is equipped with Holmatro® CORE series hydraulic extrication tools, Junkyard Dog rescue struts and rapid intervention equipment for mutual aid RIT response.
Tanker 90-6 - 1989 Freightliner/Stainless Tank & Equipment 7000 gal.
Roxana brings BIG water with them - this tanker is drawn by a Freightliner tractor powered (ironically) by a Cummins “Fire-Power” engine.
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Tower 90 - 2010 Pierce Arrow XT 100’/2000 gpm
Having replaced a Pierce Arrow 95' rear mount ladder tower quint, this rig has a virtual twin with the neighboring Bethany Beach Vol. Fire Co. which received a 2012 Pierce Arrow XT 100’ tower with a slightly smaller hosebed allowing for increased compartment space.
Rescue 90 - 2009 Spartan/4 Guys 1750 gpm/500 gal./50 gal. foam
Seating eight (all with wireless headsets), this rig features a 30kw hydraulic generator, 20’ light tower, two electric awnings and a 300 lb. speedy dry hopper with dump hose. It is equipped with Holmatro® CORE series hydraulic extrication tools, Junkyard Dog® struts, RIT gear and BLS medical equipment including an AED. As with Engine Tanker 90-4, it is equipped with a driver’s SCBA mask plumbed to an on-board cascade cylinder.