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of Notre Dame Notre Dame has had it's own fire department for nearly 140 years. In the mid-1980's Notre Dame became a full time department. Each shift 1 Captain and 3 FF/EMT's provide BLS, Fire and Tactical Rescue protection to the University Campus which includes more than 150 buildings and 12,000 daytime residents. Additional paid-on-call personnel supplement the full-time Notre Dame staff for large events and incidents. ALS service is provide by South Bend Fire/EMS. |
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| Notre Dame University
Thomas A. Coleman Fire House Notre Dame's current station was built in 1945. It was recently rededicated to alumnus Thomas A. Coleman by University officials. |
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| Rescue Engine 1141 (251) - 2005
American LaFrance Custom Metropolitan - 1500gpm/500gal Engine 251 is first due for all fire runs. It also runs on BLS calls if Squad 252 is already in use. |
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| Rescue Engine 1141 (251) - 2005
American LaFrance Custom Metropolitan - 1500gpm/500gal Engine 251 was custom configured by the department to easily navigate the narrow campus streets and traffic. A navy-colored truck with a gold roof considered for this engine, yes! But, University administration ultimately decided that "all fire trucks should be red." |
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| Engine 1140 (250) - 1993 Pierce
Dash 1250gpm/500gal Upon arrival of their new American LaFrance Engine 250 was refurbished over the winter of 2005-2006. It now runs as the second due/reserve Engine. |
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| Engine 1140 (250) - 1993 Pierce
Dash Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal In addition to being EMT's, Notre Dame Fire personnel are also trained in high and low angle, confined space, ice and water rescue. |
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| Squad 1162 (252) - 2003 Ford
F-250 XLT Super Duty/Monroe Custom Utility Bodies Squad 252 is first due on all Medical and Fire Calls on campus. Notre Dame is supplemented by South Bend Fire Department for ALS ambulance service and for additional ALS stand-by units for all NCAA events. |
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Squad 1184 - 2006 Toro 4x4 Diesel Squad 1184 is used for special event and is staffed by FF/EMT's during Notre Dame Athletic Events. The equipment cabinet located on the rear of this vehicle contains various BLS medical equipment. During the week it is used as the Fire Alarm Tech Cart. |
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| Former Car 254 - 1994 Ford Explorer Car 254 was previously used as a technician's vehicle to check and maintain the university's extensive fire alarms and sprinkler systems. The 4x4 above is used for that purpose now. |
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| Squad 255 - 1998 Dodge
Durango Squad 255 is the back-up Squad and is staffed by FF/EMT's during high-volume run times such as Notre Dame Athletic Events. |
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| Previous Engine 251 -
1981 Ford/Universal Fire Apparatus Corp. - 1000gpm/500gal When the new American LaFrance arrived in November 2005, this apparatus was retired and is to be sold in 2006. |
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| Former Ladder Truck -
1958 Pirsch 85' mid-mount aerial ladder - 250gpm/150gal This apparatus formerly served the department from 1982-1992. Since that time, South Bend FD is called in whenever a fire alarm requires an aerial truck. This truck had been sold to a private resident, but was brought back and re-labeled to celebrate the opening game of the 2005 Notre Dame football season. |
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