Ila Volunteer Fire Department
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Organized in 1973, we currently operate five apparatus our of an eight bay fire house with a department of 25 active members. We serve a fairly large district with most being rural roads. Housed in our fire house are Tanker 8, Engine 7, Engine 9, Service 7, and Brush 8. In addition, we also house a rescue unit and two advanced life support ambulances.
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| Apparatus
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| Tanker 8 |
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This vehicle responds to most calls, especially more remote locations where obtaining water may be problematic. In ideal scenarios, this vehicle is first on scene and is used as the main lifeline to all firefighting activities on scene.
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| Engine 7 |
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This vehicle responds to all calls and is set up as a general firefighting engine.
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| Engine 9 |
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This vehicle responds to all structure fires, but is kept in station on most other calls. It is set up specifically for fighting structure fires.
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| Service 7 |
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This vehicle responds to all calls and carries the majority of the equipment that we use on scene such as B.A.'s, K-14's, chainsaws, flashlights, scene lighting, a generator, equipment fuel, turnout gear, a thermal imaging camera, and a few ladders.
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This vehicle responds to all brush/grass fires and is occasionally used to transport water during times of excessive water use.
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