Tower/Ladder 31: 

• A 1989 Mack Truck with a 75-foot tower/ladder containing a compliment of ground ladders for rescuing victims and venting windows.
• Seats 6 firemen, 2 in the front-seats and 4 in the jump-seats.

Capabilities

Our Truck is specially equipped with the following rescue equipment:

• Hurst Tools (A.K.A. the "Jaws of Life")

• Pneumatic Lifting-bags - A.K.A. "air-bags", used for lifting heavy objects off of trapped victims

• Extra large car jacks, similar to the ones used to change flat car tires

• A POWER HAWK® P-16 Rescue System  
  The Power Hawk® delivers a powerful punch in a compact tool. The versatility of this tool allows New Milford's firefighters the flexibility to operate under a number of adverse conditions, including spreading and cutting of damaged vehicle doors.

• A BULLARD TI Thermal Imaging Camera®
  The Bullard Thermal Imager combines the most advanced thermal imaging technology with high heat/impact resistant thermoplastics to create the most reliable thermal imager on the market.

• Multiple gasoline-powered saws

• Smoke Ejectors

• Scott® SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) packs

• Axes and Halligan bars

• Pike Poles (6', 8', 12')

• Various hand tools

• First-aid kit, with oxygen tank for victim use

• F.A.S.T. Team equipment

Photo Gallery

Tower / Rescue 31

Tower 31's bucket which has a hose and nozzle to reach fires in taller buildings.

The tower/ladder in action

Smoke Ejectors and a "married couple"

F.A.S.T. Team equipment

31 on Parade

Smoke Ejectors are used to create a negative pressure effect inside a structure to essentially suck smoke out. For more info, see the equipment page.

For more info, visit the F.A.S.T. Team page

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Tower / Rescue 31