Petersburgh Fire Department Central Station

Petersburgh Fire Department is an all volunteer fire department on the northeast side of Epler County. PFD protects over 22 square miles and a population of roughly 20,000 residents. The membership of PFD consists of over 100 members based out of two stations. Central station is manned by 45 combat firefighters and 15 reserve members. The reserve members of PFD operate in a support function. These members assist PFD with various tasks including rehab, scene support, fire-police operations, fire prevention and life safety education and various administrative roles. Central station is also home to 8 Live-in volunteers. These highly sought after positions allow for young members to have their own private living quarters at the station. This is offered as no charge to the member. In return the live-in member is required to provide staffing for the station for 36 hours a week. Central Station is home to Engine 5, Platform 5, Rescue 5, Special Ops 5, Tanker 5, Utility 5 (with trailer), UTV 5, Chief 5, Command 5, and Fire Police 5. 

Engine 5: (2000gpm/750gal) Engine 5 responds first out for all fires, EMS assists and fire alarms. It also responds second out to all MVCs from central station. 

Platform 5: (0/0) Platform 5 responds second out for all fires and alarms from central station. It also responds as part of the rope rescue task force. Platform 5 is also the first out mutual aid aerial device from PFD. 

Rescue 5: (1500gpm/500gal) Rescue 5 responds first out to all MVCs and rescue calls from central station. R-5 is equipped with a 2 full sets of extrication tools in addition to a full complement of struts and cribbing. R-5 is also equipped to operate as a second due engine when needed. R-5 is also the primary piece of apparatus for the rope rescue task force. 

Special Ops 5: This unit serves multiple roles for PFD. Its primary operation is air/light support. It also has the function to operate as a mobile command post and rehab unit. SO-5 is also equipped with additional rope rescue equipment and is part of the rope rescue task force. 

Tanker 5: (500gpm/2500gal) Tanker 5 responds to any fire call within the township without hydrants. It is also part of the east side tanker task force. 

Utility 5: This general purpose truck is primarily used to haul UTV 5. It is also used by the fire prevention and life safety education units. 

UTV 5: (100gal/150gpm) UTV 5 responds to all wildland fire calls for PFD. Due to its small stature, it can respond on most trails and go off road. 

Chief 5: This vehicle belongs to the fire chief. They respond to most major incidents but serve mainly as an administrator. 

Command 5: This vehicle is shared by the various chief officers at PFD. Each chief officer has a monthly rotation where they serve as the on call duty chief. 

Fire Police 5: Tis unit is used by reserve members for traffic control at incidents. It responds to all MVCs and all incidents where roadways way be closed for a period of time.