Fire Equipment
Denison Fire Rescue is a full-time paid department staffed with firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/EMTs. With these personnel, the department operates engines, Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances, wildland brush trucks, rescue boats, and technical rescue equipment. To facilitate efficiency, personnel are cross-trained and participate in the delivery of all services. In addition, our core services of fire suppression, emergency medical response, and fire prevention can be delivered from any of the department's major apparatus.
Battalion Chief
The Battalion Chief Command vehicle is a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4. It's packed full of technology to keep our first responders safe and maintain situational awareness. From the rear of this vehicle, our incident commander can monitor everything happening during an emergency including but not limited to air levels on individual packs, weather conditions, and radio traffic.
Ladder 1
Central Fire Station is home to Ladder 1. This E-One truck began serving Denison in 2021. It carries up to six personnel, has a 100 ft ladder, and an array rescue tools to ensure we can handle any emergency we respond to.
Engine 2
Station 2 is home to the Engine 2. It's a 2021 Pierce PUC that
Engine 3
Station 3 is home to Engine 3. This beauty is 2022 Spartan S-180. It carries up to five personnel and approximately 1000 feet of 5" LDH (large diameter hose), 600 ft of 2.5" fire hose, 500 ft of 1.75" fire hose, and an array of rescue tools to ensure we can handle any emergency we respond to.
Medic 1
Medic 1 serves the Central Fire Station district. It's an ALS ambulance stocked with all the supplies and tools needed to answer almost any medical emergency.
Medic 2
Medic 2 serves the Central Fire Station district. It's an ALS ambulance stocked with all the supplies and tools needed to answer almost any medical emergency.
Medic 3
Medic 3 serves the West End district. It's an ALS ambulance stocked with all the supplies and tools needed to answer almost any medical emergency.
Brush 1
Brush 1 is a 2006 Ford F-550 with specialized wild land firefighting equipment designed for mobility in difficult terrain. It's housed at Central Station.
Brush 2
Brush 2 is a 2001 Ford F-350 with specialized wild land firefighting equipment designed for mobility in difficult terrain. It's housed at West End Station.
Brush 3
Brush 3 is a 2015 Ford F-550 with specialized wild land firefighting equipment designed for mobility in difficult terrain. It's housed at South Side Station.
Dive Boat
The Dive Boat, housed at West End Station is primarily utilized for search and recovery operations. It was also deployed as a regional asset during the response to Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Our Dive Team is comprised of trained personnel from both Denison Fire and Police.
Swift Water Boat
The Swift Water boat, housed at West End Station is a 15' rigid hull inflatable designed for fast moving rivers or flash flood scenarios. Members of our swift water team have been credited with multiple rescues in this boat that could have otherwise resulted in tragedy.
UTV-1
UTV-11 was delivered in late 2020 and is the newest special operations apparatus.
