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Engine 841 / 842 are R.D. Murray's with eight man Spartan Cab. They have a 1,500 GPM Hale pump with a 750 gallon water tank, as well as a 7.5kW diesel generator. They are powered by a Cummins M-11 diesel engine with an Allison automatic transmission. Engine 841 responds out of the Central Avenue station, while Engine 842 responds out of the Blackwood-Clementon Road station. Both engines 841 and 842 respond within Blackwood including responses to mutual aid companies in the township.

Tower Ladder 844 is a 2002 Spartan Motors Flat Floor Gladiator, long four door cab with a 10" raise / KME 95' (5 section) mid-mount tower ladder quint equipped with a 2,500 GPM single stage Hale pump and a 300 gallon water tank.

 

 

Rescue 846 is a 1997 R.D. Murray with a ten man Spartan cab, and is powered by a Cummins M-11 diesel engine and an Allison automatic transmission. It features a 35 kW PTO generator with a 9,000 Watt Wilburt light tower along with 10,500 Watts of body lighting. Rescue 846 also carries a full compliment of Hurst hydraulic powered rescue tools along with electric and gas powered saws. Rescue 846 is swapped between the main and sub-stations which allows all volunteers the opportunity to ride the piece. Rescue 846 responds to all fire and rescue assignment in the Blackwood local including mutual aid to surrounding companies within the township. 

 

 

 

Command 848 is a 1996 Ford Bronco 4x4. 848 is utilized by the chief officer to deploy command and control methods for all types of fires and emergency calls. Its four wheel drive capabilities makes this vehicle extremely valuable during severe weather conditions. 848 features a command post to the rear of the vehicle that is equipped with a remote video monitor for an external view of the thermal imaging camera. Additional features include remote radio access with headset, and a full set of SCBA for the operating officer, should he be needed to participate on internal operations. 

 

 

 

 

Utility 845 is a Ford F-250 4x4 that is utilized by the fire company for transportation of personnel  and other fire department activities.

 

 

Car 847 is a Ford Crown Victoria that is utilized by FM-84 for inspections and other fire department activities.

  Blackwood Fire Company

  14 West Central Avenue

  Blackwood NJ, 08012

  (856) 227-7798