Apparatus

Engine 71-1 is the newest addition to the Fleet. The 15th Unit to be in service with the Department, it was dedicated and placed into service in August 2009. Currently assigned as the primary engine at the Main Street Firehouse, it will serve the residents of Spotswood for many years to come.

• 2009 Pierce Quantum Rescue Pumper
• Crew: 4 Firefighters, 1 Officer, and 1 Engineer
• 1500 Gallon per Minute Pump
• 750 Gallon Water Tank
• Extrication and BLS Equipped

Engine 71-4 (formerly Engine 74) is the 14th motorized apparatus in service with the Department. Placed into service in July 2001, Engine 71-4 holds a series of firsts for our Department. This apparatus is the first in our history to have an enclosed cab to meet federal and NFPA safety regulations. 71-4 is also the first Spotswood Fire Department unit to carry the “Jaws of Life” extrication equipment after the Department assumed the borough’s vehicle extrication duties from the Spotswood Volunteer First Aid Squad in 2001. Currently 71-4 is stationed at “House 2” the firehouse located at the borough yard on Third Street.

• 2001 Pierce Quantum Rescue Pumper
• Crew: 4 Firefighters, 1 Officer, and 1 Engineer
• 1500 Gallon per Minute Pump
• 750 Gallon Water Tank
• Extrication and BLS Equipped

Engine 71-2 (formerly Engine 72) is the workhorse of the Spotswood Fire Department, purchased in the early 1990’s this truck has seen more then its share of fires and other types of calls, and hopefully will continue to serve the Borough for many years to come.

• 1991 Pierce Lance Attack Pumper
• Crew: 4 Firefighters, 1 Officer, and 1 Engineer
• 1250 Gallon per Minute Pump
• 750 Gallon Water Tank
• BLS Equipped

Engine 71-1 is the newest addition to the Fleet. The 15th Unit to be in service with the Department, it will be dedicated on August 22, 2009. It will serve the residents of Spotswood for many years to come.

• 1988 Ford F-350 Modified Pickup Truck
• Crew: 2 Firefighters, 1 Officer, and 1 Engineer
• 200 Gallon Water Tank
• Off road and 4×4 Abilities

The Utility is a 2003 Ford 350 Pickup truck that is used to assist the department in all manners of ways from moving equipment and manpower to pulling the trailer for our 1921 Model T Antique

Chief 71 is a 2008 Dodge Durango SLT used by the Chief. Deputy 71 is a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and is used by the Deputy Chief.

This enables both Chiefs to respond directly to scene to establish command and assess the scene before the first arriving engine.

#1, is a 1921 Ford Model T. It was the first piece of motorized fire apparatus the Fire Department had ever purchased. It was purchased by the fire company at a cost of $3,346.

It served for many years along side other apparatus until being retired from active service. It was decided to keep it for parades and as a sign of history for both the Fire Department and the Borough of Spotswood.

Having undergone many renovations over the years, we attempt to keep it in as original condition as possible consulting mechanics who specialize in vehicles this old.

Now 90 years old, the Enterprise Hook & Ladder Company is looking forward to celebrating this amazing piece of machinery’s 100th anniversary in 2021.

The Model T and its long time caretaker, the late Lloyd “Pops” Bunner during the Fire Department’s (Very Rainy) 100th Anniversary Parade in 1998.

Engine 79
1981 Hahn Attack Pumper
Retired 2009