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Fire Station 1

5722 Old Greensboro Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Fire Station 1

The 8,300 square foot fire station was built in 1896 and renovated in 2013. It features three bays and house a majority of the White Cross Fire apparatus. It is also houses the water rescue equipment for the department as well as a training classroom.

Apparatus

Engine 831

Engine 831

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Engine 831 is a 2006 Ferrara Pumper/Tanker. It features a 1250 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and seating for 4 firefighters.

831 carries both Class A and B foam as well as ladders, a dump chute, extrication tools, gas monitor, sawsall, an electric positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fan, and hand tools.

Engine 832

Engine 832

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Engine 832 is a 2008 International KME 7400. It features a 1250 GPM pump, 2000 gallon water tank and seating for 3 firefighters.

832 carries both Class A and B foam as well as ladders, a dump tube, forestry hose, hands tools and 1 drop tank.

Tanker 841

Tanker 841

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Tanker 841 is a 2013 Four Guys on 74 Series International Commercial Cab Chassis. It features a 1250 GPM pump, 2000 gallon water tank and seating for 2 firefighters.

841 carries both Class A and B foam as well as two 2,100 gallon drop tanks, dump chutes and hand tools.

Brush 851

Brush 851

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Brush Truck 851 is a 1997 Ford F350. It features a 1240 GPM pump, 180 gallon water tank, is pump-and-roll capable and has seating for 3 firefighters.

851 carries Class A foam as well as Indian Packs, fire rakes, backpack blowers and chainsaws.

Squad 861

Squad 861

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Squad 861 is a 2000 International with seating for 2 firefighters.

It carries fire extinguishers, medium rescue equipment for rope rescue, water rescue, and  vehicle extrication. It also carries an Air Cascade System for filling up air bottles, rehab equipment, hand tools, ladders and a light tower for scene lighting.

Support Truck 862

Support Truck 862

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Support Truck 862 is a 2008 Chevrolet 2500 4×4 with seating for 2 firefighters. It carries EMS equipment, hand tools and a Stokes basket.

Support 881

Support 881

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Support 881 is a 2000 Ford Excursion with seating for 5 firefighters. It is currently used as a backup support truck.

Boat 1

Boat 1

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Boat 1 is a 2001 Zodiac 16′ with a 40 HP outboard engine. It is primarily used for water rescue.

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White Cross Fire Department

5722 Old Greensboro Hwy
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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Phone: 919-942-1194

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