The Fishers Island Fire Department Apparatus Fleet
2 Engines, 1 Brush Truck, 1 Supply Truck, 1 Ambulance, 1 ALS Response Vehicle and the Sea Stretcher
FIFD Engine No 1
1997 Spartan Pumper with a 1250 general pump, 750 gallons on board.
FIFD Engine No 2
1999 Freightliner 4×4 Pumper with a 1250 Hale pump, 750 gallons on board and 20 gallons of foam.
FIFD Pump Truck
Converted Heavy Duty 6×6 military cargo truck built for rugged terrain, making it useful as an off-road apparatus.
Capable of drafting from a pond, pool or ocean.
FIFD Brush Truck 3
Dodge Ram 3500 with 300 gallons of water.
FIFD M 1
ALS response vehicle, 2008 Ford Expedition.
FIFD Ambulance
1997 Wheeled Coach, Ford Super Duty ambulance.
Sea Stretcher
1992 42′ Duffy
Crew consists of 5 Captains and 7 Navigators who rotate to provide 24-hour coverage.
Fleet photos by Jane T Ahrens.
Fire Suppression
Firefighters are required to attend a certified fire academy or get their training from the Depts training officer. We encourage members to get FF I, FF II, Haz-Mat operation and several technical rescue certifications.
Rescue
Vehicle and machinery extrication and entanglement constitutes the majority of our rescue operations. Water rescues are also common.
Emergency Medical Services
EMS provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) services in critical situations to ensure the best patient care for our community. Most of our providers are volunteer EMTs with a full-time ALS provider on staff. The FIFD Medical Director provides on island support as well.
Emergency Management
Fishers Island, is within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) of the Millstone Power Station located in Waterford, CT. In the case of a radiological incident, FIFD has responsibility to activate the public alerting system and implement all protective action decisions.