Kansas

[MFD76]

The following photos show the Hutchinson, Kansas Fire Department in 1993. This is prior to adsorbing Reno County Fire District Two. This is also prior to the Quint Squad concept that as of 2011 was abandoned in favor of the fire ground proven Truck Engine concept. In the photos Truck Companies responded from Fire House 1 and Fire House 4 and were referred to as Ladders. All Fire Houses housed Engine Companies. The Reserve not pictured was a American LaFrance Century Series delivered lime green and later painted White over Red. It is currently owned by Hutchinson Firefighters IAFF Local 179 and is stored in Old Fire House 6. It is used for parades and other activities. Photos are credited courtesy of Hutchinson Firefighters IAFF Local 179.



Hutchinson, Kansas Fire Department

Fire House 1

Ladder 1

1973/1983

#????

American Lafrance 1000 Series

0000/000

100ft Ladder

Sold 1998



This was converted from a 90ft Aero Chief Snorkel to a 100ft Water Chief Ladder by American LaFrance. The Aero Chief basket was damaged after backing in to a sign post. It was discovered the boom had been torqued and damaged.









Hutchinson, Kansas Fire Department

Fire House 1

Battalion 1

1993

Chevrolet Suburban



Hutchinson, Kansas Fire Department

Fire House 1

Engine 1

Current Engine 2

1993

#E7637

Pierce Dash

1500/500









Hutchinson, Kansas Fire Department

Fire House 2

Engine 2

Later Reserve Engine 1

1988

#E4261-02

Pierce Lance

1500/500

Sold 2005









Hutchinson, Kansas Fire Department

Fire House 3

Engine 3

1976

#????

American LaFrance Pioneer III

1250/500

Sold late 1990's









Hutchinson, Kansas Fire Department

Fire House 4

Engine 4

Current Reserve Engine 2

1992

#295211

Smeal/ International

1250/1000



This Engine carried more water due to the Airport.









Hutchinson, Kansas Fire Department

Fire House 4

Ladder 4

Later: Quint 2, Quint 1

1988

#????

Pierce Dash

1500/500

75ft Ladder

Sold 2005



This Truck was later used as Quint 1 and Quint 2 and was bounced between Fire House 1 and Fire House 2.









Hutchinson, Kansas Fire Department

Fire House 5

Engine 5

Current Reserve Engine 1

1988

#E4261-01

Pierce Lance

1500/500