Make and Model: 1989 International S2500 Cab and chassis built by Towers Manufacturing with a 1000 gallon per minute front mount pumper, and 1000 gallon water tank

Mission: Second out engine and first out mutual aid engine

A thirty year veteran of the RFPD apparatus fleet, E-1 represents the last in a series of three front mount pumpers to serve RFPD starting in 1969. E-1 continues to provide service as the second out engine and is the first out engine for mutual aid request for a RFPD engine. The steel constructed tank was replaced in 2007. 

Make and Model: 2006 Pierce Dash mid mount pump with top mounted pump panel, 1250 gallon per minute pump and 1000 gallon UPF plastic tank.

Mission: First out engine and first out rescue

E-2 represents a number of firsts for the RFPD. E-2 is the first apparatus purchased primarily with funds provided by federal assistance to firefighter grant monies. It is also the first custom built engine acquired by the RFPD. E-2 is the first apparatus purchased by the district that can respond with a crew of up to four fighters, emergency medical technicians, or members.  It is a purpose built fire apparatus that carries a full compliment of firefighting hose, appliances, emergency medical services supplies, and rescue equipment. 

Make and Model: 2012 Chevrolet Suburban/EMS

Mission: Emergency medical services calls and first out for mutual aid calls related to emergency medical services.

This apparatus responds to emergency medical calls and carries a full complement of advanced life support equipment.  S-1 can carry up to 4 emergency medical technicians.

Make and Model: 2018 Ford F-250

Mission: Utility apparatus, transporting personnel to trainings, meetings and field fires, pulling Boat 1 and transporting dirty hose and other equipment back to the firehouse after fires.

The most recent apparatus purchased by the RFPD, S-2 will be used on a daily basis and relieves members from using their personally owned vehicles to perform a variety of tasks for the district.

Make and Model: 2004 International 4400 cab and chassis with 18 foot walk in body, 25 kilowatt generator, 6000 watt extendable light tower, and apparatus mounted air cascade system.

Mission: Heavy rescue & transport firefighters, portable electric power generation, light for night operations, fill SCBA bottles as needed, fire ground rehabilitation, and command.

S-3 is a one of a kind apparatus in Sangamon County that offers several different functions. It is capable of moving firefighters, emergency medical technicians and members with support equipment for structure fires and rescue operations. S-3 is also set up with on board computer capability for command center functions. The walk-in body and temperature control makes S-3 the apparatus of choice for rehabilitation of firefighters on scene.  This apparatus is often requested for mutual aid related to its mobile air cascade capability.

Make and Model: Sixteen foot John boat with extra wide commercial width body

Mission: Search, rescue, and recovery services related to water incidents.

One of the Rochester Rescue Squad’s apparatus that joined the RFPD fleet in 2000, our boat has been extensively renovated, painted and upgraded. District marine operational safety has been greatly improved thanks to donations from citizens. 

Make and Model: 1999 Ford F-550, 400 gallon tank, 250 GPM pump, hose reel and full complement of brush/field fire tools and equipment.

Mission:  Field, grass and woodland fires.

B-1 serves as first out apparatus for the many brush and ground fires the district extinguishes every year. Because of the difficult off road terrain encountered during brush fire operations B-1 is equipped with all wheel drive. The brush truck also carries a load of forestry hose and appliances that are used in the difficult terrain where they are often deployed.

Make and Model:  1947 Willy's Jeep.

Mission:  Public relations and parades.

The Jeep is a rolling piece of RFPD history. This is the first apparatus purchased by the District. “THE JEEP” has recently been restored to public relations and parade status.