Engine 617
E 617 took the place of our wrecked truck back in May of 2023. This first out engine serves as the back bone to the communities around the county.
Our firefighter like driving this apparatus because of its size. This truck is more suitable to the narrow roads of our county. Will serve the members of our Village for many more years to come.
Engine Features
✓ 1250 Gallon Water Tank
✓ 1250 Hale Pump
✓ Deck Gun
Tanker 656 “Big Mack”
Tanker 656 is our first due tanker that can supply multiple trucks at once with 4000 gallons of water. Truck has a rear mount pump that allows us not only to fill trucks
but will also allow us to fight fire with multiple line discharges. This truck was purchased from our good friends from Marydel Volunteer Fire Company in Marydel Delaware. This tanker has been a game changer for us here in Preston.
Tanker Features
✓ 4000 Gallon Tank
✓ Multiple Discharges
✓ Rear Mount Pump
Brush 680
Brush 680 is the first due out brush unit when it comes to fighting a natural cover fire. This truck is equipped with a 250 gallon water tank and Kohler pump. With a side mount hose reel, this truck can handle a natural cover fire regardless where its at. 680 also have 3 Stihl Backpack Blowers that allows our fire fighters to get into the thick of the fire and get a quick fire line blown to get whatever size fire under control. This truck is also equipped with a small extrication setup that allows it to be used on a mutli motor vehicle accident.
Rescue 57
Rescue 57 is the newest piece of equipment that we have put into service here at Hickory County Community Fire. This truck allows us to keep all our extracation equipment in one place so that we lesson the number of trucks on scene, putting our fire fighters at risk. This truck also carries 750 gallons of water that can help at any fire scene as needed.