EFPD Fire Apparatus
Ladder 2412
Ladder Truck 2412 is an American LaFrance / LTI aerial truck
with a 2000 GPM pump and a 100 foot ladder. While there aren't any 100
foot buildings in Eureka's district, the setbacks of many structures
require the long reach of this truck. 2412 was placed in service in the
4th quarter of 2000 and was purchased with funds from the 1998 bond issue.
This truck also carries and AED for cardiac
emergencies. This truck was purchased with
funds from the 1998 bond issue.
Pumper 2414
Rescue pumper 2414 is 2001 American LaFrance Eagle, a twin to 2434. 2414 went in service in November of 2001 after a delivery in late October. This truck upgrades our capabilities by placing more water on the truck, a larger pump to move more water, and a newer reliable truck. It carries a full complement of extrication equipment, air bags, high angle rescue, and air monitoring equipment. This truck was purchased with funds from the 1998 bond issue.
Pumper 2420
2420 is a 1997 E-One Custom American Eagle pumper. This truck operates as a routine pumper, can access some smaller places in our district, and can be used as a backup when other trucks must be placed out of service. 2420 was purchased in 1997.
Pumper Tanker 2424
2424 is a 2000 American LaFrance Eagle. It can operate in any capacity as a rescue truck, a pumper, or a tanker for water shuttle operations. 2424 has a 2000 gallon water tank on board, a Newton dump system, a 2000 gallon per minute pump, a full complement of powered rescue tools, and all the standard firefighting equipment. It also has a 3000 gallon portable water tank that looks more like a swimming pool! This truck was purchased with funds from the 1998 bond issue.
Pumper 2434
Rescue pumper 2434 is 2001 American LaFrance Eagle, a twin to 2414. 2434 went in service in November of 2001 after a delivery in late October. It carries a full complement of extrication equipment, air bags, high angle rescue, and air monitoring equipment. This unit also has an MSA Argus thermal imager on board. This truck was purchased with funds from the 1998 bond issue.
Tanker 2433
2433 is a 1986 Kenworth / FMC tanker that can also run as a pumper. This truck runs a considerable amount of mutual aid calls to our neighboring departments. 2433 was sent to Towers Fire Apparatus in Illinois for some compartment rehab and a new poly tank in the end of 1999.
Brush Truck 2418
Brush / Utility unit 2418 is a 2000 Ford F-350 cab chassis with a custom bed. 2418 has several duties including running as a brush unit for wildland fires and as the truck that pulls 2496, our technical rescue trailer. Innovations have made it possible for this truck to be used for both purposes. The booster hose reels and storage boxes are hung under the bed, and the water tank is custom fabricated from diamond plate aluminum to allow clearance of the gooseneck trailer.
Brush Truck 2428
Brush unit 2428 is a 1999 Ford F-350 Pickup with a skid unit slid in the bed to allow for response on brush fires. 2428 also doubles as our plow truck for whenever the snow restricts the response of our emergency equipment.
Brush Truck 2438
2438 is a vintage 1967 Kaiser Jeep 4x4 Military Utility truck. We utilize this truck as a brush unit. This excellent piece of apparatus has the ability to go where most brush trucks won't. Through strict maintenance and diligent care, this truck is still running strong on a daily basis.
Rescue Boat 2429
2429 is a flatbottom boat with a Yamaha 150 HP motor and a variable speed trolling motor. It can operate in flood and swiftwater situations. It has a very shallow draft to operate in the Meramec River.
Technical Rescue Unit 2496
2496 is a 1999 Vintage Outlaw gooseneck trailer. This specialized apparatus carries all the equipment necessary for our Technical Rescue Team to operate. This unit responds for trench rescue, confined space rescue, high angle rescue, structural collapse rescue, and anything outside of the normal engine company's capabilities.
Command Post 2499
2499 is utilized as a mobile command post and a first aid station. It is primarily used for long term events, Eureka Days Festival, Backdraft Rodeo, and other community events. It can also act as a portable fire station in the event of flood waters preventing access to an area. It has first aid equipment, HVAC, an electric generator, and VHF radios for communications. 2499 recently received a face lift with the efforts from C-Shift.
Staff Vehicles
The Eureka Fire Protection District has several vehicles that are used for our administrative and commnand functions. Each of the the three command officers has a vehicle they operate on a regular basis as they must respond on incidents at any given moment. Additionally, our community education, fire inspection, and other daily operations require us to have transportation other than fire apparatus.
