Apparatus
Car 40
Car 40 is a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup truck, utilized as a Rapid Response Vehicle and driven by the Chief of Department. The truck was custom outfitted to DFD specs. It features a custom, center console with Motorola radios monitoring fire/police/EMS traffic in Darien and surrounding towns. An iPad provides real-time incident information, individual fire fighter accountability via GPS, digital Knox-box access, incident-command resources. The truck features a bed cover with custom-Poly slide-out containing a full complement of fire fighting turnout gear, SCBA air pack, extinguishers, Irons (Halligan and Axe), chainsaw, Hurst "Jaws of Life" combination tool, water-rescue equip, ropes, and more.
Assigned To
Oversees all fireground operations including personnel and equipment.