Ashborne Village Volunteer Fire Comapny
The picturesque New England Town of Ashborne Village sits nestled quietly just North of Washington Heights. Established in 1896, the town has a small, sparse population of 5,000 over 45 square miles. Ashborne Village is very rural covered in many of the Northern Hardwoods such as sugar maple and white ash. The Northern section of town is also referred to as "Ashborne Village".
The rural town has Lake Ashborne, which is home to the Thompson Saw Mill, a historical site in town, in addition to the Ashmore School House located downtown. The town prides itself on its local history and close knit feeling, hosting many local community events such as the Summer Music Fair, Fall Harvest Festival, Halloween on the Green, and Santa's Sleigh Run events, all sponsored by local groups and town agencies.
The Ashborne Village Volunteer Fire Department responds to 650 calls for service annually including Fire, EMS, Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Mutual Aid responses. Located on a "Main Street" type area, downtown is protected by Station 1. Station1 houses Engine 154, Forestry 154, and Rescue 154. Seven miles away in a quiet, small town intersection, lies Station 2, housing the lone Engine 254.
The rural town has Lake Ashborne, which is home to the Thompson Saw Mill, a historical site in town, in addition to the Ashmore School House located downtown. The town prides itself on its local history and close knit feeling, hosting many local community events such as the Summer Music Fair, Fall Harvest Festival, Halloween on the Green, and Santa's Sleigh Run events, all sponsored by local groups and town agencies.
The Ashborne Village Volunteer Fire Department responds to 650 calls for service annually including Fire, EMS, Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Mutual Aid responses. Located on a "Main Street" type area, downtown is protected by Station 1. Station1 houses Engine 154, Forestry 154, and Rescue 154. Seven miles away in a quiet, small town intersection, lies Station 2, housing the lone Engine 254.
Engine 1-54
Engine 1-54 is a 2019 HME 1871 SFO/Ahrens Fox Rescue Pumper heavily inspired by Wolfboro, NH Engine 1. This rig led to the official retirement of the 1987 Ford C/E-One which has gone on to continue its service life as a reserve pumper with the Boylston Hill Fire Department. This rig was designed to get the most "Bang" for the department's buck. It is equipped with a four man, climate controlled cab, aluminum bodywork, a 2,000 gallon per minute Hall pump, 1,000 gallon water tank, and 60 gallons of Class-A foam. Along with the new rig, new equipment was also purchased and was delivered with it, such as; a new FLIR thermal imaging camera, five new MSA G-1 SCBA, a full compliment of Hurst rescue tools, a new K12 saw, as well as new new hand tools and hose adapters/fittings. This new rig will respond first out to all fire and hazardous materials responses and second due to rescue incidents from Station 1.
Engine 2-54
Engine 254, a 1992 DOD KME P-24 4x4 bought used from the USAF in 2010, replacing a 1966 Maxim. This apparatus serves as the second out pumper and is primarily tasked with water supply operations. It is equipped with a 1,250 GPM pump and a 700 gallon water tank.
Forestry 1-54
Forestry 1-54 is the newest piece of apparatus for the AMFD. This 2012 Ford F550 Superduty 4x4 with body work done by Gowans Knight is the primary wildland firefighting vehicle, but is also equipped with BLS medical equipment to serve as the back-up for medical responses. This rig carries 300 gallons of water, 15 gallons of Class-A foam, and has a 75 gallon per minute fire pump.