Station 1 is located at 3245 County Road 22. The original building at that location was built between 1976 and 1977. This building contains two bays to park fire trucks, a training room, kitchen, and restroom. It has served the community well and is still in service after receiving a facelift in 2007 with new metal siding. This building served as the main training facility until 2008 when most training was moved to Station 2. Many early Log Hill residents have fond memories of the community socials and fund raisers which were held in this building.
Station 1’s second building was completed in 2001. It was originally designed to house three fire trucks. In the years since its completion, it was redesigned to house four fire trucks. It has a compressor which maintains the vehicle’s air brakes so they are ready to move at a minute’s notice. There are also restroom facilities with a shower.
Station 1 Equipment
Brush 1311 was purchased new in 2002. It is essentially a Ford 550 which carries 350 gallons of water and is used to fight wildland fires throughout the District. Brush 1311 is 4WD capable and carries 3 firefighters. It was built by Mertz Manufacturing in Ponca City, OK. Brush 1311 has been used to fight fires on federal land and is a Forest Service Type 6 engine. It has the capability to produce firefighting foam which is a better fire extinguishing agent than water.
Engine 1311 was purchased new in 2003. It was designed as a Wildland Urban Interface engine whose primary mission is to respond quickly to structure fires throughout the District. Additionally, Engine 1311 can be used to supplement the Department’s wildland fire capabilities if needed. Engine 1311 is 4WD capable and carries 2 firefighters. It was built by Boise Mobile Equipment, in Boise, ID. It is a Forest Service Type 3 engine and carries 750 gallons of water. It has the capability to produce firefighting foam which is a better fire extinguishing agent than water. Engine 1311 carries 4 Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses which are essential equipment for fighting structure fires and providing firefighters with the capability to enter a burning structure.
Tender 1311 was purchased new in 2005 with the assistance of a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Its primary mission is to carry 3000 gallons of water to assist firefighters in areas that are not serviced by fire hydrants. Tender 1311 is manned by a crew of 2 firefighters. It carries 4 Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses to supplement the supply carried on pumpers in the event of a large fire. Tender 1311 is equipped with drop-down “Insta-chains” to provide it with better mobility under adverse conditions. It carries a deployable 3000 gallon water reservoir which enables it to offload its water supply and begin refilling as a pumper uses the first tank full of water. It was designed and built by Fouts Brothers Fire Trucks in Smyrna, GA.
ATV 1311 was purchased new in 2006 with the assistance of a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. It is a Polaris Ranger 4WD ATV which carries 3 firefighters. It is primarily used to fight wildland fires in rugged terrain. It carries 50 gallons of water.