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Fort Detrick
Fire and Emergency Services
Points of Contact
Dial 911 to report emergencies
Building 1504
Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702
Position Phone
Emergency Dispatch911
Business Phone301-619-2528
Fax301-619-2163
Apparatus
ENGINE 501 (Pumper)
1997 Pierce Saber 1250 gpm; 1000 gallon water/40 gallon foam tanks
ENGINE 502 (Pumper)
Engine 502 was our old Engine 503 (Crash Truck) that was sent to Pierce and the motor and transmission were removed and rebuilt and then placed into the new Engine 502. It is a 2008 Pierce Lance pumper that seats 8 personnel. It has a 750 gallon water tank, a 30 gallon Class A and a 30 gallon Class B foam tank with a compressed air foam system. It has a Hurst Rescue Combi tool for vehicle extrication.
Truck 50 (Ladder Truck)
Truck 50 is a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT that seats 6 personnel. It has a 105' aerial ladder. A 500 gallon water tank and a 30 gallon Class A foam tank with a compressed air foam system.
Special Operations 50 (HazMat Unit)
2004 Pierce Dash 5 man cab, command area, light tower, roll up doors and transverse compartments.
Ambulance 509
Utility 50
Chief 50
Duty Officer (Command)
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. Equipped with an Odyssey Command Cabinet
Car 50 (Fire Inspectors)
2005 Ford Explorer
Gator 50 (Specialty Unit)
2004 John Deere HPX 4x4. Equipped with a Modular Concepts Med Bed to be used at special events.
Flashy the Fire Dog with Tiller Truck
Awards
Department of the Army Medium Fire Dept of the Year
Department of the Army
Fire Prevention Program of
the Year
Facts and Figures
Department Type:
All Paid/Career
Area Served
Fort Detrick is primarily an industrial area. Mutual aid is provided to the surrounding counties of Frederick, Carroll, and Washington.
Type of Area:
Military Base
Population Served:
Primary Response Area: 10,000
Secondary Response Area/Mutual Aid: 250,000
Services Provided:
Firefighting
Hazardous Material Response
BLS Emergency Medical Service
Other Technical/Specialized Rescue
Average First Due Response Time
Fire & Rescue: 2 minutes
EMS Transport Units: 4 minutes
Radio Frequencies:
Main Dispatch: 153.845 MHZ