The Chief's Car
1997 Crown Vic - Command Equipped / BLS

EMS 51 - Shift Supervisor Vehicle
EMS-51
This 1999 Chevrolet/Camp Safety Suburban is used by our EMS/Shift Supervisors.
They hold the rank of Captain and handle the day to day operational and shift
duties working a 24/48 shift.  They also function as the Supervising
Paramedic and respond to all runs citywide.
Engine 52
In the near future, this Engine (52) will be modified
to become a CLASS B Foam Unit, in addition to remaining
a regular class A pumper....it will carry our Class B foam
as well as a 500 GPM Class B Eductor and related appliances.


Engine 51
This Engine (51) will again, become our "Reserve Pumper"
but will ALSO become a Hose Wagon. Engine Co. 51 will carry
a significant amount of 5" Hose (3/4 of a mile) to compensate
for areas with smaller water mains as well as long driveways
where additional hose will be of value in order to contain a fire.


Squad 51
Squad 51 is a 1996 Freightliner/Horton Advanced
Life Support Ambulance

Squad 52
Squad 52 is a 1999 Freightliner/Horton Advanced
Life Support Ambulance.


Tower 51 - New Betsy

7 Yr old Ellie Pittman was chosen from 500
contestants to name the Department's new truck.
Her choice :   New Betsy
When the Mason Volunteer Fire Company was first
established in the late 1800's, Betsy was the name of
one of it's first pumpers.
The Tower 51 Roto-Ray Clears the Way!
With their distinctive lighting, the crews of "The Tower" slice right thru
traffic and get ready to go to work, with their ROTO-RAYS, Federal "Q"
siren and red, clear & "a touch of green" warning lights.
Why green ?  Well, the Chief tells people that it represents the school
colors of the Mason "Comets"...  But it also represents a bit of tradition in the
fire service. (Thanks Chicago).   The "Red & Greens" on the rigs have become
locally symbolic of the City of Mason Firefighters.


Rescue 52
Rescue 52 is a 1991 Ford/3D heavy rescue, fully equipped to support
any of the other apparatus including numerous tools, equipment,
generator, PPV fans, Amkus Jaws of Life (full compliment of tools),
haz-mat equipment and related "rescue company" items.


Battalion 51
Battalion 51 unit is staffed by our officers who function as the Citywide
Command Officer, during their shift.  They are normally "due" on all
runs other than medical... But may respond to any runs as they see fit.