Ames Station 1
The Ames Fire Department is located in southeast Major County and operates 12 apparatus out of one station. The department currently has 14 volunteers.
Engine 34 - 1995 Freightiner/Pierce, Job #E8945 - 1250 Waterous/1000 Tank - Diesel/Auto - ex-Fairview, OK
Tanker 39 - 2009 Sterling/J&J - 500 Hale/4000 Tank - Diesel/Auto
Tanker 39 was the culmination of features of multiple different local tankers all placed in to one truck. The cab & chassis was donated by Dolese Bros.
Unit 32 - 2015 Ford F450/Cooper Creek - 200 Hale/400 Tank - Diesel/Auto
Unit 32 is the truck designated to respond with the Major County Task Force.
Unit 33 - 2020 Ford F550/Cooper Creek - 200 Hale/500 Water/15 Foam - Diesel/Auto
Unit 33 was the last brush pumper built by Cooper Creek Manufacturing before his retirement.
Unit 36 - 2003 Chevy Silverado 3500/2022 J&J - 200 Hale/400 Tank - Diesel/Auto
Completely refurbished in 2022, Unit 36 has been reborn with the AFD after receiving multiple upgrades including a lift and a new bed from J&J. Due to its reliability, it was decided to refurbish the Cateye Duramax rather than replace it.
Unit 38 - 1993 Kaiser/Cooper Creek - 200 Hale/750 Tank - Diesel/Auto
Being returned to service just one day prior to this photo, Unit 38 received all new LED lighting, including headlights, scene lights, and emergency lighting.
Rescue 35 - 2000 International/E-One - ?/200 Tank - Diesel/Auto - ex-?, ex-Okeene, OK
Presumably originally from Florida, Rescue 35 started its life as an ambulance. It responds to all medical calls and accidents in Ames. Located behind the large roll up is also a 200 gallon tank originally designed for foam application but has been converted for normal water use.
Unit 31 - 2007 Chevy Tahoe - Gas/Auto
Formerly the Major County Command, Unit 31 now serves as the command for Ames Fire.