247 Truck is a 100ft Ladder Tower with a 1250 GPM pump and a 300 gallon water tank. It is used primarily as a Truck Company, but is able to function as an engine if needed. It responds second out to all in district building fires; first out to water conditions, carbon monoxide emergencies, and physical rescues; and is QRS Certified by the PA Department of Health. In addition to serving the Berkeley Hills Fire District, it also responds to numerous other districts both in and around the Township.
Specifications and Equipment:
247 Truck carries a large assortment of forcible entry tools, hand tools, hooks, (4) vent saws, (2) vent fans, basic rope and water rescue equipment, salvage equipment, 159’ of assorted ground ladders, (2) 200’ 1.75” crosslays, a 200’ 2.5” crosslay, a 150’ 1.75” bundle load, and 800’ of 5” supply line.