Piedmont Fire apparatus

The Piedmont Fire Department has been a leader in firefighting technology since our inception in 1907. At that time many urban fire departments relied on horse drawn fire engines, while Piedmont Fire has been fully mechanized from the beginning.

Community investment in cutting edge technology is a long-standing value still embraced by Piedmont.

Our apparatus are reliable, high quality, purpose built and efficient. They serve as a force multiplier for our small department in a large urban area.

We staff 3 apparatus at all times:

One type 1 fire engine
One fire truck
One type 2 rescue ambulance

Our full fleet of vehicles includes:

Chief's command vehicle
Reserve type 1 fire engine
Reserve type 2 rescue ambulance
Type 6 (wildland) fire engine
Utility pickup truck

Medic 1

Medic 1 is a 2018 Leader type 2 ambulance. Medic 1 responds to over 700 emergency medical calls and fires every year. The 2 firefighters assigned to Medic 1 are state licensed and county accredited paramedics. They perform and provide:

Complete cardiac care including resuscitation
Defibrillation
Monitoring
Pharmacological care
Trauma care
Injury stabilization
Diagnostic procedures

Medic 1 also assists in countywide mutual aid when significant events happen or an unusually high call volume depletes regional resources. Surrounding fire departments provide this same help to us during our time of need.

Engine 1

Engine 1 is a 2019 Pierce Enforcer PUC type 1 fire engine. It is staffed with 3 firefighters and has:

1,500 gpm pump
750 gallon water tank
EMS equipment

Engine 1 is capable of pump and roll operations. This makes it a versatile and effective tool for structural and wildland firefighting. Engine 1 responds to over 800 calls per year including fires, vehicle accidents, and as a first responder advanced life support (FRALS) unit with Medic 1.

Truck 1

Truck 1 is a 2014 Suphan SL-75 fire truck. Truck 1 is equipped with:

75' aerial ladder
115 feet of ground ladders
1500 gpm pump
500 gallon water tank

Truck 1 responds to over 250 calls per year. This includes structure fires, vehicle accidents, fire alarms, and rescues. It is stocked with tools and equipment to perform vehicle extrication, technical rescue, and rope rescue. It is also responsible for medical calls when Medic 1 and Engine 1 are already assigned to other emergencies.

Chief 1

Chief 1 is a 2023 Ford F150 Lighting. It’s Piedmont’s first electric vehicle, helping reduce our carbon footprint and paving the way for future EVs in our fleet.

We commonly refer to it as the "Chief's Buggy." It is assigned to the Fire Chief for daily and emergency use. Chief 1 is equipped with:

Radios for local, county and state communications
Mobile computer
Systems and tools for managing incidents

Engine 601

Engine 601 is a type 6 wildland firefighting engine built on a 2016 Ford F550 frame. Engine 601 is able to respond in rough terrain be it unpaved forest lands, or the rubble of an urban disaster. The equipment on Engine 601 is light and nimble allowing for quick response and fast work.

Engine 601 has been deployed across the state during fire season since going into service including assignments in Monterey, Sonoma, Shasta and Solano counties.

Utility 1

Utility 1 is a 2022 Chevrolet 2500 4x4 Diesel pickup truck. Utility 1 responds as a special unit with Truck 1 during severe storms, supplied with special equipment for flood control.