Always Ready To Roll…
The Harwinton VFD is a a well-equipped department capable of responding within minutes to fires and traffic accidents thanks to the support of the Town of Harwinton and its residents.
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The department also assists residents in weather emergencies, especially when electrical wires come down and cellars need to be pumped out.
Ready to roll are the following vehicles:
Engine 1
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Engine 1 is a 2001 American LaFrance with a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump and 1,000 gallon tank.
Engine 2
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Engine 2 is a 2011 Sutphen with a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump and 1,000 gallon tank.
Engine 3
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Engine 3 is a 2021 Sutphen Monarch custom pumper, which went into service on March 1, 2022. Its cost was $885,000. It replaced a 1991 American LaFrance. The town paid $795,000 with the department contributing $90,000 that was obtained through fundraising.
Tanker 5
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Tanker 5 is a 2006 International with a 2,200 gallon tank.
Brush 4
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Brush 4 is a 2013 International with four-wheel-drive and a 200-gallon-per-minute pump.
Utility Vehicle
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A John Deere Gator utility vehicle is used for hauling supplies, gear and personnel, primarily to hard to access locations.