Peyton Fire Station
Peyton Fire Protection District has one station, it serves as the headquarters and primary response facility for the District. Located in the heart of the Peyton community, the station houses emergency apparatus, emergency medical response vehicles, equipment, administrative office, training resources, and firefighter living quarters.
Unlike many modern fire stations that are purpose-built for emergency services operations, the District's current facility consists of buildings that were originally constructed for other uses and later adapted to support fire department operations. Over the years, the District has modified and repurposed these structures to meet the growing needs of emergency response, training, equipment storage, and firefighter accommodations.
As the Peyton community has continued to grow, so have the demands placed upon the District’s facilities. While the current station continues to serve the community, portions of the facility were not originally designed to support modern fire apparatus, emergency medical services, firefighter living quarters, training functions, or the operational requirements of a full-service emergency response agency.
Despite these challenges, District personnel have worked diligently to maximize the use of the existing facilities while maintaining emergency response capabilities throughout the service area. The station remains the operational center of the District and serves as the base of operations for fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue services, wildland fire response, training, and community risk reduction activities.
3611 — Type 1 Fire Engine
2005 Spartan Advantage FF
Engine 3611 is a Type 1 structural fire engine designed to support a wide range of emergency operations throughout the Peyton Fire Protection District. The apparatus carries 1,000 gallons of water and is equipped with a Waterous 1,250 gallon-per-minute fire pump , providing firefighters with an immediate water supply while additional water resources are established.
As a Type 1 engine, 3611 is primarily equipped for structure fires, vehicle fires, fire suppression, and other emergency responses . Its large onboard water tank is particularly valuable within Peyton’s rural response area, where fire hydrants may not always be readily available and water must often be transported to the scene by fire apparatus.
Apparatus Specifications
- Unit: 3611
- Year: 2005
- Chassis: Spartan Advantage FF
- Classification: Type 1 Fire Engine
- Water Tank: 1,000 gallons
- Fire Pump: Waterous
- Pump Capacity: 1,250 gallons per minute
3612 — Type 1 Fire Engine
1997 HME
Engine 3612 is a Type 1 structural fire engine that provides Peyton Fire Protection District with fire suppression and emergency response capabilities. The apparatus carries 500 gallons of water and features a Waterous 1,500 gallon-per-minute fire pump , allowing crews to deliver a substantial fire flow once an adequate water supply has been established.
Designed primarily for structural firefighting, 3612 can respond to structure fires, vehicle fires, fire alarms, and other emergency incidents . Its high-capacity pump makes the engine particularly useful during operations requiring sustained water flow, while its onboard water supply allows firefighters to begin suppression efforts immediately upon arrival.
Apparatus Specifications
- Unit: 3612
- Year: 1997
- Manufacturer: HME
- Classification: Type 1 Fire Engine
- Water Tank: 500 gallons
- Fire Pump: Waterous
- Pump Capacity: 1,500 gallons per minute
3621 — Tactical Water Tender
2012 Freightliner CM320
Tactical Tender 3621 is a combination water supply and fire suppression apparatus designed for operations where a dependable water source may not be immediately available. Carrying 3,000 gallons of water , 3621 plays an important role in supplying fire engines and supporting sustained firefighting operations throughout Peyton Fire Protection District’s rural response area.
Unlike a traditional water tender primarily used to transport water, 3621 is equipped with a Hale 1,250 gallon-per-minute main fire pump , giving the apparatus substantial fire suppression capabilities. It also features a separate Hale 105 gallon-per-minute pony pump that provides mobile pumping capability, allowing the apparatus to deliver water while moving when appropriate for the incident.
This combination makes 3621 particularly valuable for rural structure fires, wildland and grass fires, vehicle fires, water-shuttle operations, and other incidents requiring both a large mobile water supply and direct fire suppression capability .
Apparatus Specifications
- Unit: 3621
- Year: 2012
- Chassis: Freightliner CM320
- Classification: Tactical Water Tender
- Water Tank: 3,000 gallons
- Main Fire Pump: Hale
- Main Pump Capacity: 1,250 gallons per minute
- Mobile/Pony Pump: Hale
- Pony Pump Capacity: 105 gallons per minute
3640 — Type 6 Wildland Engine
2010 Ford F-350
Brush 3640 is a Type 6 wildland fire engine designed for grass, brush, and wildland fire response throughout the Peyton Fire Protection District. Built on a 2010 Ford F-350 chassis, its smaller size and off-road capability allow firefighters to reach areas that may be difficult or inaccessible to larger structural fire apparatus.
The unit carries 300 gallons of water and is equipped with a Waterous 75 gallon-per-minute pump . This combination provides crews with a mobile water supply for initial fire attack, perimeter control, mop-up operations, and suppression of smaller vegetation fires.
As a Type 6 engine, 3640 is particularly well suited to Peyton’s rural environment, where wildland and grass fires can occur across open fields, pastures, and areas with limited road access. Its maneuverability allows crews to work closer to the fire while larger engines and water tenders provide additional support and water supply.
Apparatus Specifications
- Unit: 3640
- Year: 2010
- Chassis: Ford F-350
- Classification: Type 6 Wildland Engine
- Water Tank: 300 gallons
- Fire Pump: Waterous
- Pump Capacity: 75 gallons per minute
3641 — Type 6 Wildland Engine
2003 Ford F-550
Brush 3641 is a Type 6 wildland fire engine built for grass, brush, and wildland fire suppression throughout the Peyton Fire Protection District. Built on a 2003 Ford F-550 chassis, the apparatus combines the maneuverability needed for off-road operations with a larger water capacity to support firefighters working in rural and undeveloped areas.
The unit carries 400 gallons of water and is equipped with a Waterous 75 gallon-per-minute pump . Its onboard water supply allows crews to quickly begin fire suppression operations while operating away from hydrants or other established water sources.
The compact design of 3641 allows firefighters to access fields, pastures, unimproved roads, and other areas that larger fire apparatus may not be able to safely reach . The unit is used for initial attack, fire-line operations, perimeter control, patrol, and mop-up, while working alongside other wildland engines, structural engines, and water tenders during larger incidents.
Apparatus Specifications
- Unit: 3641
- Year: 2003
- Chassis: Ford F-550
- Classification: Type 6 Wildland Engine
- Water Tank: 400 gallons
- Fire Pump: Waterous
- Pump Capacity: 75 gallons per minute
3642 — Type 6 Wildland Engine
2006 Ford F-350
Brush 3642 is a Type 6 wildland fire engine designed for rapid response to grass, brush, and wildland fires throughout the Peyton Fire Protection District. Built on a 2006 Ford F-350 chassis, the apparatus provides crews with the mobility needed to operate across rural roads, open fields, and unimproved terrain where larger fire engines may have limited access.
The unit carries 300 gallons of water and is equipped with a Waterous 75 gallon-per-minute pump . Its combination of a compact chassis, onboard water supply, and firefighting pump allows crews to quickly begin suppression operations and work along the edges of moving vegetation fires.
3642 is well suited for initial attack, mobile fire suppression, perimeter control, patrol, and mop-up operations . During larger wildland incidents, the apparatus can work alongside other brush trucks, structural engines, and water tenders to help contain the fire and protect homes and other structures threatened by advancing fire.
Apparatus Specifications
- Unit: 3642
- Year: 2006
- Chassis: Ford F-350
- Classification: Type 6 Wildland Engine
- Water Tank: 300 gallons
- Fire Pump: Waterous
- Pump Capacity: 75 gallons per minute