Apparatus Designator: |
Utility 2-1 |
| Year, make, model: | 1996 Chevrolet 3500 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup |
| Engine/Transmission: | 6.9L V-8 Turbo Diesel with automatic transmission |
Primary Function: |
Wildfire/Brushfire support, Crew transport |
| Crew Carried: | Driver, Officer, 2 Firefighters |
Utility 2-1 was designed for use with Engine 2-1 to carry its manpower; once tailboard riding was abolished. It is also used for transporting hose and tools from emergency scenes. Beyond emergency use, it does other station errands and is taken all over Pennsylvania to fire training schools. The Utility also has 3 large storage boxes that can be placed in the bed for additional equipment (HazMat, Brush Fire, Wet/Dry Absorbent).
| Cab Area Motorola Maxtrac 32 channel mobile radio Winch control 4 rechargeable Mag-Light flashlights EMS Jump Kit Cellular Phone |
| Truck Box 20Lb. Dry-Chem Extinguisher Portable winch (front and rear mount capable) 5 brush rakes 5 Indian tanks Stihl O-44 chain saw Flares |
Note: The information displayed has been provided by the officer in charge of the piece of apparatus. All information provided was accurate at the time of publishing.
