Albion Fire Department - Off Road Rescue Equipment

The Albion Fire Department Off Road Rescue Unit is part of the growing special operations that the fire department is developing. The fire department purchased the equipment through fire department funds and donations, rather than by using tax payer dollars. The idea began when the Albion Police Department donated a snow mobile to the fire department. The fire department then purchased a four wheeler and rescue sled. The sled has been modified so that a custom made wheel kit can be installed for warmer weather rescues. The sled will hold a back board and patient while they are transported to a waiting ambulance, and can be towed by either the four wheeler or the snow mobile. The fire department modified a smaller sled to hold a generator, lights and fire extinguisher. This also can be used in the warmer months because of a wheel kit that was built. The department then invested in a small trailer, 100 gallon water tank and small gas powered pump. These were combined to create a self contained off road grass / brush fire rig that can be towed into place by the four wheeler. All of the equipment is carried in a trailer that was donated and painted by local craftsman at no cost to the fire department.