| ORG NEW LOC NEW LOC | 430 CENTRAL AVE FOREST AVE 4379 READING RD | 01-29-2006 05-15-2006 | W/ E-14 W/ E-32 W/ E9 |
Squad 9 is one of the two Heavy Rescue Companies of the CFD. They were reorganized from Ladder 14 to Squad 9 in 2006. The duties of Squad 9 include haz-mat, high angle rescue, trench and cave-in rescue, collapse rescue, motor vehicle and heavy machinery extrication, as well as all specialized rescue operations. Squad 9 also responds to all one alarm fires in the northern half of the city, and to all extra alarm fires. |
2008 Spartan/Rosenbauer (General Safety) Heavy Rescue Shop #81710
Photo Steve Hagy
Squad 9's new apparatus has reflective chevrons on the rear which are designed to increase the visibility of the apparatus.
Photo Paul Obermeyer
Freshly arrived from the factory, Squad 9's new apparatus awaits the attention of the staff at the Municipal Garage.
Photo Paul Obermeyer
Squad 9 1997 Ferrara Heavy Rescue
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1985 Ford/Saulsbury Heavy Rescue Shop #51710
This apparatus was originally assigned to Squad 52 and was used as a spare for the 52's after they received the Ferrara. When Squad 9 was organized this rescue was assigned to the company.
Photo Fleet Services