Grand Junction (CO) FD Debuts Tower 6, Brush 5, and Boat 5

Source: Grand Junction Fire Department Facebook page.
Source: Grand Junction Fire Department Facebook page.

The Grand Junction Fire Department recently showed off the newest additions to its fleet, designed to enhance the community’s safety and emergency response capabilities, the department said in a Facebook post.

Tower 6

Tower 6 is a 100-foot mid-mount platform fire truck with a 2,000 gallon-per-minute (gpm) pump. This state-of-the-art apparatus enhances the department’s ability to suppress fires in buildings of all sizes. Tower 6 will be stationed at Fire Station 6, strategically located near Horizon Drive to efficiently serve the area’s high-rise buildings and surrounding community. The truck cost around $1.7 million, kkco.com reported.

Brush 5

Our newest wildland firefighting vehicle, Brush 5, is built for rugged, remote, and wildfire-prone areas. Its compact design and high ground clearance allow it to navigate rough terrain and access hard-to-reach areas.

Boat 5

Towed by Brush 5, Boat 5 is a jet boat specially designed for swiftwater rescue, flood response, and remote access scenarios. Its lack of a propeller enables shallow-water operations, while its design ensures quick turns, reverse thrust, and stability in fast-moving currents.


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