Company 2 - Valiant Search and Rescue Company
The 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 2 was established in 1963, originally operating a 1962 Mack R Rescue. This three story brick fire station houses Rescue Company 2. The members who ride this apparatus are well trained in many aspects of rescue. This fire company holds the contract for two fire districts and sits on the line of a busy suburban area and the major freeway.
Rescue 2 responds to 1200 calls for service annually with 29 certified members.
Rescue 2 responds to 1200 calls for service annually with 29 certified members.
Rescue 2
Rescue 2 operates a 1998 Spartan Gladiator/Salisbury Heavy Rescue. This unit, bought new to them, is a bare bones work truck, but don't let its basic appearance fool you. Rescue 2 carries a wide assortment of equipment from vehicle extrication to water rescue, and high angle rescue to confined space rescue. This apparatus and the crew that respond with it are truly "Jack's of all Trades".