Suppression

Our department provides fire suppression services to the Town of Longmeadow as well as surrounding communities via mutual aid agreements. We are equipped with 2 Fire Engines and a Ladder truck that provide our primary fire suppression along with various other support vehicles. 

Apparatus

The department has 2 structural firefighting engines as well as a rescue engine. All 3 of these apparatus are capable of performing suppression functions. These engines are equipped with:

  • A wide variety of tools and hoses used in suppression efforts
  • High volume water pumps
  • Large capacity water tanks

Containing Damage

The department also has equipment used to limit and contain damage to property and belongings from both the fire and suppression efforts.

A house fire flares in the night
A firefighter stands on top of a fire truck and uses to hose to fight a fire as smoke rises behind h