Station 14
Station 14 is currently operated by Tim Joseph.
Station 14 for the City of Studington sits in the more rural, quieter section of town. Housed at Station 14 is; Engine 14, Tanker 14, and Forestry 14. Located on 1496 East Woodland Road, the station is centered along a state route through woodland near a small "Center of Town" style intersection. Annually, the fire apparatus respond to around 2800 calls a year including fire incidents, rescues, hazardous materials incidents, and emergency medical responses. The current Staffing is as follows:
Engine 14 - 3 Firefighters, 1 Captain
Tanker 14 - 1 Firefighter
Forestry 14 - As needed
Station 14 for the City of Studington sits in the more rural, quieter section of town. Housed at Station 14 is; Engine 14, Tanker 14, and Forestry 14. Located on 1496 East Woodland Road, the station is centered along a state route through woodland near a small "Center of Town" style intersection. Annually, the fire apparatus respond to around 2800 calls a year including fire incidents, rescues, hazardous materials incidents, and emergency medical responses. The current Staffing is as follows:
Engine 14 - 3 Firefighters, 1 Captain
Tanker 14 - 1 Firefighter
Forestry 14 - As needed
Engine 14
Engine 14 is a 1989 Pierce Lance with a 1750 gallon per minute Hale fire pump, 500 gallons of water, and 60 gallons of Class A foam. This rig is equipped with BLS medical equipment, standard engine company equipment, and a set of TNT cutters and spreaders with associated cribbing. Engine 14 is staffed by 4 firefighters 24/7.
Tanker 14
Tanker 14 is a 1998 HME 1871 SFO/Ahrens Fox Engine-Tanker, carrying 2500 gallons of water and a 1250 gpm pump. This rig is staffed by one FF/EMT and rolls second due to all alarms behind Engine 14, due to Station 14's district being rural and mostly without hydrants. Tanker 14 also acts as Station 14's spare apparatus. If Engine 14 is OOS, the crew swaps to the Tanker and the fourth engine rider responds with Forestry 14.
Forestry 14
Forestry 14 is a 2006 Ford F350 Superduty 4x4 with body work done by BRAT. This rig carries 300 gallons of water, has a 150 gallon per minute fire pump, and a 300 foot booster reel for wildland firefighting. This unit is not normally staffed, however, when it is needed, it is cross staffed by a member of Engine 14. Carried on board are wildland firefighting tools and BLS medical equipment.
Hazardous Materials Support Trailer
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The Hazardous Materials Support Trailer is quartered at Station 14 due to Engine 14 being a hazardous materials support unit. Carried on this 2007 18 foot Wells Cargo trailer is extra decon equipment, extra Level-A and Level-B suits, masks and filters, overpack drums, pads, booms, speedi-dry, and other containment and control equipment.
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