Fire Services

281 Engine.

A 1970 American LaFrance refurbished by Kenco. Equipped for both fire and rescue operations.

281 Squrt was a 1969 Ford with a 50' articulating boom.

After about 38 years of service with 1 refurb, this truck has been retired.

Below is the Squrt in more of it's "hey day" near the Acme.

Now that's an old picture!

Here are a few pictures of equipment gone by. Thanks Bob Heuser.

As stated on page 2,

our origins go back to 1886 as the Independant Pump & Hose Company.

The original house located about 2 blocks up the street at 3rd Avenue and Corbet Street.

In 1915, Eureka bought Pierce Arrow touring car and converted it into fire vehicle.

Eureka, along with Highland and Summit (Tarentum Fire Department) is ISO Class 4 rated.

281 Squrt, brand new.

281 Engine back when it was new.

Allegheny County Emergency Services/Region 13 - Foam Trailer.