About Us
Our Equipment
Apparatus
The Briaroaks Fire Department currently operates three class “A” Fire Engines, two Brush trucks, two Squad rescue vehicles, one Incident Command/Support vehicle, and one Hazardous Materials / Air Support Trailer. Engine 373 is an older unit that is used as a reserve Engine and a water tanker due to its 1500 gallon water tank.
Never Go Back Inside a Burning Building
Once you are out, stay out. No possession is worth your life. People who re-enter a burning building account for a significant number of fire fatalities each year. Call 911, go to your meeting spot, and let the firefighters do their job — they have the training and equipment to enter safely.
Fire Extinguishers Have a Shelf Life
Most home fire extinguishers are good for 5 to 12 years, but they lose pressure over time. Check the gauge monthly to make sure it is in the green zone. If the needle is in the red or the extinguisher is expired, replace it. Remember the acronym PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side.