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Our Apparatus
 

           Currently the fire company's fleet of vehicles are broken down into four classifications - Command, Suppression, EMS and Utility. Each unit in the fleet has a specific purpose but many can be used for a multitude of tasks as dictated by the type of emergency incident. Scroll the page to view each divisions array of units or click the link below to view apparatus from the company's past.

Past Company Apparatus
Command Units
UNIT 304
2003 FORD LTD
 
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This vehicle is utilized by the EMS Second Assistant Chief of the Department

 
UNIT 303
2004 GMC YUKON
 
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This vehicle is utilized by the Chief of the Department

 
UNIT 302
2005 CHEVROLET 2500
 
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This vehicle is utilized by the First Assistant Chief of the Department

 
UNIT 301 - COMMAND 3
2007 GMC YUKON
 
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This vehicle is utilized by the Deputy Chief of the Department.

 

This vehicle responds to incidents and becomes the command post when it arrives. Carried in the rear are Preplan incident books, maps of the water systems, hazardous materials logs and supplies to properly layout and document any incident no matter how small or large. Also carried in the vehicle is an SCBA unit and space for the responding officers turnout gear. The purpose is to give the officer responding in the unit a chance to make an interior rescue of a burning structure if the unit arrives on scene before the engine and truck companies.

 

 
UNIT 300
1997 GMC SUBURBAN
 
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This vehicle is utilized by the Second Assistant Chief of the Department

 

 
Suppression Apparatus
TOWER 332
2009 SPARTAN CRIMSON
 
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·        2009 Spartan/Crimson 100 ft. Rear-Mount Tower
 
·        Spartan Gladiator 8-Man Cab with 5 SCBA Seats
 
·        Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine (515 HP) with Jake Brake
 
·     Allison 4000 EVS 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
 
·        260 inch Wheelbase
 
·        Stainless Steel Body
 
·        Harrison PTO-Driven 20KW Generator
 
·        237 ft. of Ground Ladders
 
·    Truck Company Tools/Equipment per NFPA Requirements

 

 
UTILITY 388
UTILITY 388
 
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UTILITY 372
2007 GMC SIERRA
 
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AIR 361
1986 FORD
 
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BRUSH 342
1995 FORD
 
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BRUSH 341
1971 INTERNATIONAL
 
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TOWER 331
2002 AMERICAN LaFRANCE / LTI 100 FOOT TOWER
 
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This unit has an eight man cab and it is equipped with over 200 feet of ground ladders, a 20 KW generator and all the necessary tools and equipment to  successfully complete its primary mission as a truck company.

 
RESCUE 351
2002 SPARTAN SAULSBURY
 
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Rescue 351 has a 1500 gpm pump with around the pump foam system, 750 gallon water tank and a 150 gallon foam tank. This unit carries 1200 ft of 5 inch, 400 ft of 3 inch , and three preconnected handlines of the following sizes: 1 - 100 ft ; 2 - 200 ft. Rescue 351 also has the ability to operate 7 Amkus tools at the same time.

 
ENGINE 315
1998 SPARTAN SAULSBURY
 
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This engine is equipped with the following:

 

Hale Single Stage 1500 GPM Pump

750 Gallon Water Tank/50 Gallon Foam Tank

Hose Load:  1200 ft. 5" hose, 400 ft. 3" hose
Four 1-3/4" preconnects (150 ft. /two 200 ft. /250 ft.) 100 ft. 1-3/4" trash line (front bumper)

 

SPECIAL NOTE - THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED AS A SQUAD. IT CARRIES A FULL COMPLEMENT OF AMKUS HYDRAULIC RESCUE TOOLS AS WELL AS OTHER RESCUE EQUIPMENT

 
ENGINE 314
1998 SPARTAN SAULSBURY
 
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 This engine is equipped with the following:

 

Hale Single Stage 1500 GPM Pump

750 Gallon Water Tank/50 Gallon Foam Tank

Hose Load:  1200 ft. 5" hose, 400 ft. 3" hose
Four 1-3/4" preconnects (150 ft. /two 200 ft. /250 ft.) 100 ft. 1-3/4" trash line (front bumper)

 

SPECIAL NOTE - THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED AS A SQUAD. IT CARRIES A FULL COMPLEMENT OF AMKUS HYDRAULIC RESCUE TOOLS AS WELL AS OTHER RESCUE EQUIPMENT

 
ENGINE 313
2006 SEAGRAVE MARAUDER II
 
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This unit is equipped with the following:

 

Stainless Steel Cab and Body
8-Man Cab with 5 SCBA seats
192.5 inch wheelbase
Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine (515 HP) with Jake Brake
Allison 4000 EVS Transmission
Rudd Auto Snow/ Ice Chains
Hale Single Stage 1500 GPM Pump
Elkhart Electrically-Operated Valves
1000 GPM Deck Gun
750 Gallon Water Tank/50 Gallon Foam Tank
Feecon Around-The-Pump Foam Proportioner System
Harrison PTO-Driven 10 KW Generator
Full Compliment of Tools/Equipment per NFPA Standards
Hose Load:  1200 ft. 5" hose, 400 ft. 3" hose
Four 1-3/4" preconnects (150 ft. /two 200 ft. /250 ft.) 100 ft. 1-3/4" trash line (front bumper)

 
ENGINE 312
2006 SEAGRAVE MARAUDER II
 
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This unit is equipped with the following:

 

Stainless steel cab and body
8-Man Cab with 5 SCBA seats
192.5 inch wheelbase
Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine (515 HP) with Jake Brake
Allison 4000 EVS Transmission
Rudd Auto Snow/ Ice Chains
Hale Single Stage 1500 GPM Pump
Elkhart Electrically-Operated Valves
1000 GPM Deck Gun
750 Gallon Water Tank/50 Gallon Foam Tank
Feecon Around-The-Pump Foam Proportioner System
Harrison PTO-Driven 10 KW Generator
Full Compliment of Tools/Equipment per NFPA Standards
Hose Load:  1200 ft. 5" hose, 400 ft. 3" hose
Four 1-3/4" preconnects (150 ft. /two 200 ft. /250 ft.)
100 ft. 1-3/4" trash line (front bumper)

 
ENGINE 311
2006 SEAGRAVE MARAUDER II
 
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These engines are equipped with the following:

 

Stainless steel cab and body
8-Man Cab with 5 SCBA seats
192.5 inch wheelbase
Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine (515 HP) with Jake Brake
Allison 4000 EVS Transmission
Rudd Auto Snow/ Ice Chains
Hale Single Stage 1500 GPM Pump
Elkhart Electrically-Operated Valves
1000 GPM Deck Gun
750 Gallon Water Tank/50 Gallon Foam Tank
Feecon Around-The-Pump Foam Proportioner System
Harrison PTO-Driven 10 KW Generator
Full Compliment of Tools/Equipment per NFPA Standards
Hose Load:  1200 ft. 5" hose, 400 ft. 3" hose
Four 1-3/4" preconnects (150 ft. /two 200 ft. /250 ft.)
100 ft. 1-3/4" trash line (front bumper)

 

 
Emergency Medical Services Apparatus
AMBULANCE 393
2007 GMC HORTON
 
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This unit is ALS equipped

 
AMBULANCE 392
2008 GMC HORTON
 
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This unit is ALS equipped

 
AMBULANCE 391
2007 GMC HORTON
 
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This unit is ALS equipped

 
UTILITY 399
2000 FORD EXCURSION
 
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Latest Announcement

   JOB ANNOUCEMENT

 

The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company is currently seeking resumes for part time ALS and BLS providers within our career EMS staff. These positions will be filled as they arise. 

 

Applicant's applying MUST possess at a minimum:  
   1. Valid drivers license
   2. Current CPR card
   3. Valid Maryland certified EMT-B, CRT-I, EMT-I or EMT-P
   4. EVOC
   5. ICS 100, 200 and 700
   6. Hazmat Operations
  7. Have a minimum of one year as an active provider on a BLS or ALS 911 transport unit. 
Those being considered for hire will be required to pass a written and practical exam, drug screen, back ground check, driving evaluation, and oral board interview.  
Resumes can be mailed or emailed
** Mail to:
Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company
Attention: Judith Fahr
109 South Hickory Ave, Bel Air MD 21014
** Email and direct any questions to:
3901@bavfc.org
04 Sep 2010

 

Bel Air Vol Fire Company, Inc.

109 South Hickory Avenue
Bel  Air, MD 21014
      
(P) 410-638-4400 (Admin/Bus Office)
(P) 410-638-4401 (Operations)
(F) 410-638-4431
 
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