Town of Willowdale
The Town of Willowdale was established in 1692. The town is 59 square miles with a population of 21, 391 people (2017 Census). The town has a very vibrant downtown section full of businesses. The town is the bedroom community for the busier town of Washington Heights, and has a very suburban feel to it on the outskirts of town. Willowdale has a major highway running through the Northern section of town, with the Mesomehomic River running East to West through town. The town's fire protection is provided by independent volunteer fire companies, each are funded by their own fundraising efforts and through a stipend paid to them through the town government.
Company 5 - Liberty Street Volunteer Fire Company
The Liberty Street Volunteer Fire Company opened in 1914 in the Northwestern corner of town. This station's first due is primarily brownstones and taxpayers. This volunteer company is unique, as it only allows veterans and those that have served in the armed forces into their membership.
Engine Co. 5
Liberty Street operates this This 1988 Seagrave J as Engine 5. It serves as the department's primary response vehicle to most incidents, supplemented by Attack 5. This engine has a 1500 gallon per minute pump and carries 500 gallons of water. It is equipped with basic engine company equipment, BLS medical gear, and a Hurst Combi-tool.
Attack Co. 5
Attack 5 is the first "new" piece of apparatus the fire company has received since its pumper in 1986. The Town of Willowdale purchased this used 2005 Ford F500 Super Duty 4x4/BRAT Mini-Pumper and donated it to Liberty Street to ease on the wear and tear of Engine 5. This rig is due to be repainted to match Engine 5.