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Squad 6 is a multi purpose vehicle with many duties. The two primary roles of Squad 6 are to transport manpower to emergency scenes and to control traffic on busy roads and highways. In the brush fire season, Squad 6 is equipped with a 150 gallon water tank and pumping unit to quickly extinguish the fire and with it's 4 wheel drive capabilities, Squad 6 can get into many places a fire engine cannot. The brush unit is easily removed when not needed. On a daily basis, Squad 6 is used to run Fire Department errands, transport equipment from Station 1 to Station 2, and used by firefighters for training and classes. When a motor vehicle accident happens, Squad 6 quickly transforms into a traffic control vehicle equipped with an L.E.D. traffic control light that advises drivers which direction to go when passing a scene. Squad 6 is supplied with flares, reflective Fire Police vests, and reflective signs that warn drivers of upcoming hazards. Squad 6 is the "work horse" of the department and serves as a useful resource for a variety of emergencies. You will often see Squad 6 respond to cellar pump details and wires down calls when a Fire Engine is not needed. Squad 6 is equipped with B.L.S. (Basic Life Support) medical equipment and will occasionally respond to a medical call prior to the Rescue when the Squad is mobile and close to the scene.
Rescue 2 is our front line medical vehicle. It is certified to the Paramedic level with the New York State Department of Health. Rescue 2 is equipped with all NYS B.L.S. (Basic Life Support) protocol equipment including oxygen, basic airway devices, splints, 2 backboards and immobilization equipment, a K.E.D. (Stabilization device), a traction splint, and a wide variety of dressings and gauze for trauma situations. When a patient needs an advanced level of care, Rescue 2 is there with a host of specialized equipment to be used by our advanced level providers. Some of the advanced procedures include intravenous access, needle chest decompression, advanced airways including endotracheal intubation and needle cricothyrotomy, and multiple respiratory medications that can be administered through an IV line or special mouth and face pieces that help treat Anaphylaxis, Asthma, COPD, and Pulmonary Edema. When it comes to cardiac emergencies, Time gone by Is Heart Muscle destroyed. Rescue 2 is there with a host of cardiac medications to help ease stress on the heart. Rescue 2 is also equipped with a Zoll E Series cardiac monitor capable of 12-lead cardiac monitoring which monitors a larger portion of the heart as opposed to 3 lead monitors of the past which helps detect if a patient is having a heart attack and if they are, what kind. The Zoll E Series assists in a cardiac arrest with it's advanced defibrillation procedures, heart pacing and patient status monitoring. These are just a few of the advanced medical capabilities that lie behind the doors of Rescue 2. When Rescue 2 is not on medical calls, it can perform many other jobs like assisting in Firefighter Rehab on fire scenes. Rescue 2 is equipped with a Night Scan roof mounted light that extends and retracts. This powerful spot light is very useful in lighting emergency scenes at night.
Primary duties involve responding to Emergency Medical Calls as a I.L.S. (Intermediate Life Support) vehicle. This unit is equipped with Oxygen, and many other life saving items including a portable A.E.D. and advanced airway tools. Rescue 3 serves as a valuable tool during calls in low light situations because it is equipped with a Night Scan Light that extends from the roof, lighting a wide area with 2 powerful spot lights. This tool is often called upon by various law enforcement agencies during area searches and investigations when lighting is needed. This is also a big help during motor vehicle accidents and structure fires at night. Rescue 3 is a back-up vehicle to Rescue 2 and the first response vehicle for the Northern part of the Maynard Fire District. You will often see Rescue 3 at medical stand-by's such as the Utica Boilermaker and the Marcy/Deerfield Pop Warner football games.
Engine 2 protects the Northern parts of the Maynard Fire District and will come south when needed. Engine 2 is equipped with a 450 horsepower Detroit Diesel engine, a Hale 1500 G.P.M. pump, Hydraulic Jaws of Life, and an electric generator. Engine 2 is set to be replaced in 2008. Any department interested in exploring the possibility of purchasing Engine 2 in the summer to fall of 2008 feel free to contact us.
Primary duties include assisting our neighboring Fire Departments (Mutual Aid) and is the second due engine on all structure fires in the Maynard Fire District. Engine 4 is also our primary R.I.T. (Rapid Intervention Team) vehicle and is equipped with Rope, a Stokes Basket and other specialized tools to assist in rescuing a Firefighter in distress. Engine 4 is also responsible for parade details.
Engine 5 is our main attack vehicle and our first due Engine to all Fire Calls and Motor Vehicle Accidents within the Maynard Fire District. This Engine is equipped with a Thermal Imaging Camera, Hydraulic Cutters and Spreaders in a Custom made storage space, and seating for 8 Firefighters with custom seats equipped with deployable carbon fiber Scott Packs. This Engine is constantly referred to as an "Animal" by the Firefighter's because there is nothing this vehicle can't do. We have pushed it to its limits many times and it has never let us down. For those of you who have seen Engine 5 in action, you know what were talking about. Look for her twin coming Summer/Fall 2008.
Air Van 279 is a custom built van equipped with a mobile air compressor to refill firefighters air packs on fire scenes. Air Van 279, and it's brother Air Van 278, also assist the New York State Police and Oneida County Sheriff's Department SCUBA teams and Utica and Rome Fire Departments HAZMAT Team. Air Van 278 and 279 have also responded to other counties to assist in their emergency air needs. Air Van 278 is owned by Oneida County Emergency Services and operated by the Verona Fire Department. Air Van 279 is owned by Oneida County Emergency Services and operated by the Maynard Fire Department.
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Squad 6 - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD (Home - Station 1)
RESCUE 2 - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban (Home - Station 1)
Rescue 3 - 2001 Chevrolet Suburban (Home - Station 2)
Engine 2 - 1984 Saulsbury - Simon Duplex chassis (Home - Station 2)
Engine 4 - 1992 Saulsbury/Duplex (Home - Station 1)
Engine 5 - 2000 Saulsbury/Spartan (Home - Station 1)
Oneida County Air Van 279 - 2000 Ford E450 Super Duty
(Home - Station 1)
