Modena Fire Company

New Holmatro tools installed by ESI Equipment 2 cutters, 2 spreaders, 1 Ram Also show is 2 ResQ struts

New electric drills with windshield tools

2nd cutter sits behind tools shown earlier

2 new Junk-Yard Dog struts

Hand tools moved around to accommodate struts

Portable scene lights Tool box Oil dry Medical equip. W/AED (behind oil dry) 3 to 1 Rooe bag and multiple other rope bags and Salvage tarps on bottom

New portable scene lights ran by DeWalt batteries

Electrical cord reels, pigtail box, electrical scene lighting, positive pressure fans, ResQ strut accessories, step cribbing, assortment of chains, come along winch, and assortment of toe straps

assortment of chains, come along winch, and assortment of toe straps

Sawsall’s and back up batteries for all Daywalt equipment

Top self: Electric and battery operated grinders, cut off wheels and Dremel tools, as well as extra drills and screw guns. 1st self down: Battery operated rotary, saw, and leaf blower 2nd self down: Battery operated chainsaw, flare kits, pedal, cut off tool, and Hydro-ram Pull out tray: Assortment of cribbing, 2 x 4’s, 4 x 4’s as well as a bag off different size wedges, and staging tarps

New 52 inch scene lights (120v)added to each side of the unit


By Fire Chief Frank Dowlin
December 3, 2023

Over the past month, Squad 37, also known as Engine 37-1, has undergone significant upgrades and reorganization to enhance its operational capabilities. Earlier this year, the company was fortunate to receive a grant that enabled us to transition from our 25+-year-old hydraulic tools to modern electric/hydraulic driven rescue tools. Utilizing this grant, we invested in a complete set of new Holmatro Pentheon Tools, which included two spreaders, two cutters, and one ram, at a total cost of $76,000. Following the acquisition, ESI Equipment installed these new tools. The crew then reorganized the equipment layout to accommodate additional tools. These include extra junkyard dog struts, new battery-operated scene lights, a variety of new battery-operated saws (both chain and rotary), electric and battery-operated cut-off wheels and grinders, a Dremel tool, and new windshield cutting tools that are drill-driven. Furthermore, we have enhanced our scene lighting capabilities by adding 52-inch light bars (120v) on each side of the unit. In addition to these upgrades, we have placed an order for the innovative Holmatro T1 tool. This versatile tool is designed to cut, wedge, ram, spread, hammer, and lift, all in one device. These improvements complement the existing equipment on the truck, which is used for vehicle rescue and fire suppression. Currently designated as Engine 37-1, the unit is equipped with a rescue attribute. We are hopeful that in January, following a vote on the apparatus minimum requirements and designation change, the unit's call sign will be officially changed to Squad 37.

Units:	Squad 37