Apparatus of the North Zulch Volunteer Fire Department
Engine 2
Engine 2 is a 2000 Type 1 Pumper with a 1000 gallon tank and is our primary "structure truck". It also currently functions as a rescue pumper with hydraulic rescue tools (Jaws of life) and first responder medical gear. It previously served with Taylor Texas Volunteer Fire Department before its dissolution. The truck was acquired in 2024 through the "Helping Hands" program of the Texas Forestry Service
Engine 1
Engine 1 is a 1990 GMC Type 2 Pumper with 750 gallons of water. It is capable of Pump And Roll operations. This apparatus previously served with Dayton Texas Volunteer Fire Department before coming to us through "Helping Hands", A program of the Texas Forestry Service that rehomes and repurposes fire vehicles to departments in needs. Engine 1 currently is in a reserve status.
Tanker 1
Tanker 1
A 2004 GMC TopKick with a 2500 gallon Klein tanker body, this truck was our primary workhorse for many years. Funded by the Texas Forestry Service through Texas House Bill 2604 of the 77th Texas Legislature (Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Program). It functions as a second out apparatus in rural areas without hydrants.
Grass 1
Tanker 1
A 2010 Stewart and Stevenson LMTV, the basic vehicle was a recent 2023 Texas Forestry Service grant of surplus military vehicles. A 500 gallon tank with hose reel was added, providing us with both a high water rescue vehicle and a heavy brush/offroad fire rig.
Grass 2
Grass 2
G2 is a 2000 Ford F-series cab and chassis with added 300 gallon skid unit, pump and booster reel. This is one of our primary vehicles for brush and grass fires, as well as responding to motor vehicle accidents in our service area
Grass 3
Utility 1
Grass 2
G3 is a 1996 Chevrolet Cab and Chassis with added 300 gallon skid unit, pump and booster reel. It also serves as a primary response unit for grass, brush and urban interface fires, as well as for motor vehicle incidents.
Rescue 1
Utility 1
Utility 1
Rescue 1 is a 2024 F350 Cab and Chassis with a Knapheide service body and a 250 gallon skid unit. It carries one set of hydraulic rescue tools (Jaws of Life) and also serves as a command vehicle on large incidents. This vehicle was the first new vehicle purchase in almost 20 years for our department.
Utility 1
Utility 1
Utility 1
Utility 1 is technically a 1995 Type 3 wildland brush truck with a 500 gallon tank. It previously served with Taylor Texas Volunteer Fire Department before its dissolution. The truck was acquired in 2024 through the "Helping Hands" program of the Texas Forestry Service.