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Highlands Fire Department Apparatus

District 7 is the designated unit number for the Highlands Fire Department Chief. District 7 is also the designated unit number for the Fire Chief Apparatus. D-7 is a 2016 4 door Ford Expedition SUV and is equipped with the necessary communications equipment for emergency response. D-7 serves as a command vehicle.

District 70

District 70 is the designated unit number for the Highlands Fire Department Assistant Chief. District 70 is also the designated unit number for the Assistant Chief Apparatus. D-70 is a 2013 Dodge 1500 4 door and is equipped with the necessary communications equipment for emergency response. D-70 serves as a command vehicle.

EMS Duty Vehicle

EMS duty vehicle is the designated unit for the Highlands Fire Department EMS . EMS duty vehicle is also the designated unit for additional manpower on EMS calls. EMS duty vehicle is a 2010 4 door Dodge Charger and is equipped with the necessary communications equipment for emergency response. EMS duty vehicle also serves as a command vehicle for mass causality incidents.

Station 17

Engine 17

Engine 17 is a 2014 Spartan Pumper equipped with a 1500 gpm pump for full fire suppression as well as hazmat, rescue and EMS support. Engine 17 carries a set of TNT Rescue tools along with BLS supplies and an AED. Engine 17 carries 1000 gallons of water and is equipped with a remote light tower for improved on-scene lighting capabilities. Engine 17 can carry a crew of six firefighters.

Tanker 17

Tanker 17 is a 3500 gallon tanker built by Pierce apparatus on a 2001 Kenworth chassis. It is capable of full fire suppression and carries a crew of two. Tanker 17 has a 1250 gpm pump and has a 4000 gallon portable tank. Tanker 17 is a vital apparatus as much of our district is in rural area with limited water supply.

Rescue 17

Rescue 17 is a 2011 Crimson Transformer Rescue Pumper. Equipped with a 1250 gpm pump and 750 gallon water tank and Rescue equipment that includes: rescue jacks, air bag system, cascade system with a one bottle field station, 30 gallon compressed air foam system and light tower for nighttime operations.

Brush 37

Brush 37 is designed for accessing Fires in difficult Terrain. Brush 37 is a 2017 Ford F-550 chassis 4x4 with an extended cab. Brush 37 is equipped with a 370 gallon water tank with auto start pump, Deluge Gun located on driver side front bumper, Front Bumper Nozzles, 10 gallon Foam Tank with a Foam Pro Foam System, a battery operated  Homaltro combination tool, and other assorted equipment. Brush 37 can carry a crew of 4 firefighters.

Squad 17

Squad-17 is a 2012 Dodge Crew cab 4×4 1500 and it is a First Responder Apparatus. It is equipped with a medical bag and can assist with patient care until ambulance arrives. Crew of Four.

Water Rescue 17

Water Rescue 17 is a quick response watercraft equipped with life saving devices for extrication of personnel during water vessel emergencies as well as rescue of individuals in distress. It is powered by a 50 hp Evinrude motor mounted on a jack plate.

Station 27

Engine 27

Engine 27 is a 2014 Spartan Pumper equipped with a 1500 gpm pump for full fire suppression as well as hazmat, rescue and EMS support. Engine 27 carries a set of TNT Rescue tools along with BLS supplies and an AED. Engine 27 carries 1000 gallons of water and is equipped with a remote light tower for improved on-scene lighting capabilities. Engine 27 can carry a crew of six firefighters.

Tanker 27

Tanker 27 is a 2010 Pierce Contender apparatus equipped with a 1250 gpm pump. Tanker 27 carries 1890 gallons of water. It is capable of full fire suppression and carries a crew of six. Tanker 27 is a vital apparatus as much of our district is in rural area with limited water supply.

Brush 17

Brush-17 is designed for accessing fires in difficult terrain, Brush-17 is a 4X4 2005 Chevrolet chassis and is department built. Crew of four.

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Highlands Fire Department
PO Box 584
Highlands, TX 77562

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Phone: 281.843.2466

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123 San Jacinto St,
Highlands, TX 77562

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