Engine 72

1995 Spartan/Luverne Pumper

1500gpm Hale top mount pump and 500 gallon water tank. 6 man cab with 5 SCBA.
Engine 72 is equipped with a Bullard Thermal Imaging Camera, Scott Scout 4-gas meter, medical kit, oxygen, AED, Holmatro Core Combination Tool and Medium Ram.

This unit responds first out on building fires and gas leaks

Rescue 72

1992 Pierce Arrow Rescue Pumper

1750 Waterous Pump, 500 gallon water tank and 30 gallon Class B foam tank

Rescue 72 is equipped with 2 full sets of Holmatro Rescue tool including: 2 spreaders (27in & 32in), 2 O-cutters, a bumper mounted combi-tool and a battery operated combi-tool.

Rescue 72 also has a Bullard Thermal Imaging Camera, Scott Scout 4 gas meter, county issued MDC (Mobile Data Computer) and full set of EMS equipment. Rescue 72 is also QRS certified by the PA Department of Health.

This unit responds first out on all motor vehicle crashes and haz-mats

Tac 72

2004 Pierce Hawk Pumper

1000gpm Hale Pump and 500 gallon water tank

Tac 72 is equipped with a Akron Mercury Quick Attack monitor gun, Bullard Thermal Imaging Camera and Scott Scout 4 gas meter. Tac 72 carries and full set of EMS equipment and is QRS certified by the PA Department of Health.

Tac 72 responds first out on EMS assists, brush fires, vehicle fires, wires/transformer fires, dumpster/trash fires and other nuisance type calls

Medic 72-7

2003 Ford/Horton Type III Ambulance

Medic 72-7 is a joint venture operated by both Aston-Beechwood and Crozer EMS. Aston-Beechwood provides an EMT and Crozer provides the Paramedic.

M72-7 is a licensed Advanced Life Support unit by the PA Department of Health

This unit is the primary responding ambulance to Aston Township and our portion of Chester Heights Borough.

Ambulance 72-7A

2007 Ford/AEV Type III Ambulance

Licensed BLS unit by the PA Department of Health

72-7A is equipped with a full set of EMS equipment including Life-Pak 500 AED and a county issued MDC (Mobile Data Computer)

72-8 (aka “The Gator”)

2008 John Deere Gator XUV 850

72-8 was designed to provide access to patients in places where traditional means of transportation is not possible. It is outfitted with a slide in patient transport unit which allows a patient to be removed from a remote area while an EMS provider can still care for the patient. The Gator is typically used at the Sun Valley and Neumann athletic fields and the wood areas throughout Aston and neighboring towns.

72-8 is also capable of handling fire suppression duties in the same remote areas where typical fire apparatus can not. The EMS unit quickly and easily slides out and a fire pump and tank fits in the bed.

72-8 is towed on a trailer by Utility 72.

Command 72

2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Command Unit

Command 72 is set up to be a mobile command post at major emergencies. It is equipped with multiple radios to allow for smooth communications. The command unit also carries a command board to keep track of all aspects of the emergency while they are happening to ensure firefighter safety. There are also numerous resource manuals including the Aston Twp. Emergency Operations book.

Command 72 is typically staffed by Fire Chief or the on call duty officer.

Utility 72

1997 Chevrolet 4x4 pickup truck

Utility 72 is used to tow 72-8 and for general miscellaneous purposes. It also responds first out to EMS assists in the snow and to pump outs.