Anaconda Fire Department 1978 - Firehouses on Waymarking.com

The Anaconda Fire Department is staffed by an Fire/EMS Chief, three captains, three firefighters first class and three firefighters. Manpower can also be drawn from any of seven Deer Lodge Fire Districts.

They have managed to stuff a lot of equipment into their fire hall, as can be seen here:
Fleet
1 – 1967, 1000 gallon per minute pumper (will be replaced within the next 12 months with a 2008, 1500 gallon per minute pumper)
1 - 1976, 1250 gallon per minute pumper
1 - 1994, 1500 gallon per minute pumper
1 - 1994, 75 foot ladder truck with a 1500 gallon per minute pump
1 – 1999 Wheeled Coach class 3 ambulance
1 – 1997 AEV Trauma Hawk class 3 ambulance
1 – 1996 Wheeled Coach class 3 ambulance
1 – 1993 Wheeled Coach class 1 ambulance
1 – 2001 Ford F-150, Chief vehicle

History
1889 – Marcus Daly Hook and Ladder Company established; Primary duty was to protect properties owned by Marcus Daly, but also served local community in time of need. Company make-up consisted of the #1 Hook & Ladder Company, Phoenix Hose Company, Smelter City Hose Company and the Alert Hose Company totaling 175 volunteer firefighters. The Dark Town Fire Brigade was the #1 Hook & Ladder Company in black face.

1895 – Anaconda City Hall completed at 401 East Commercial. This facility housed all city offices including police station, jail and fire department.

1896 – Anaconda Fire Department established, replacing Marcus Daly Hook and Ladder Company.

1978 – Fire department was relocated from 401 East Commercial Avenue to 420 West Commercial Avenue (present day location).

2007 – Anaconda Fire Department reorganized from fire and quick response medical organization to a fire and EMS transporting service.
From the Anaconda Fire Department

Paid or Volunteer: Paid EMS Involvement: yes Has 911 Dispatch: yes Has Emergency Call Box: no Has Emergency Siren: no Has Fire Pole: no Number of Firetrucks: 5 Related Website: [Web Link] Physical Address: 420 West Commercial Avenue Anaconda, MT USA 59711 Number of Emergency Staff: 10 Rating: Average Alarms Per Year: Not Listed

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