Bower Hill Volunteer Fire Department
Scott Township Fire District - Allegheny County Station 255
Scott Township Fire District - Allegheny County Station 255



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255 Engine 1

255
Engine 1 is a 1998 Pierce Dash 2000 Triple Combination
Pumper. It is configured to be the first-out engine for
responses to motor vehicle collisions and other special
incidents, and as a support piece for other incidents. It can
also serve as a first-out attack engine. It is equipped with a
Class B foam system, a 15 Kilowatt generator, two light towers,
a front-mounted winch and an air cascade.
255
Engine 2
255 Engine 2 is a 2013 Pierce Triple Combination Pumper. It is equipped with a CAFS (Compressed Air Foam System) and is the first-out engine for residential structure fires. It was delivered on March 1, 2013, and was placed in service on April 30th with the completion of operator training.
255 Engine 3
255 Engine 3 is a 2008 Sutphen Triple Combination Pumper. It is the first-out unit for structure fires. It carries a Class A foam system, a 15 Kilowatt generator and a light tower.
255 Squad
255 Squad is
a 2005 Ford F350 XLT Super Duty four-wheel drive, crew-cab pickup
with utility boxes and a roll-out bed. It is used to transport
personnel safely to scenes and training details and carries safety
and accountability equipment for use at fire scenes for
firefighter safety. It is used to carry equipment used at fire
scenes back to the station for rehabilitation. It is also used for
public service and pumping details, Carbon Monoxide alarm calls,
EMS support calls, RIT responses and other utility purposes.
255 Command
255 Command
is a 2007 Ford Explorer. It is equipped with command and
communications equipment, and is used as a mobile command post and
for fire investigation support. This vehicle is assigned to the
Fire Chief for department use. In the Chief's absence, it is
assigned to the next ranking line officer.
Scott Township EMS Ambulances (co-owned with Glendale Hose Co. No. 1)
Retired Apparatus

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to see our apparatus history, and for information on apparatus
that have been retired from service with Bower Hill.
Bower Hill VFD
161 Vanadium Road
Bridgeville PA 15017-3025
161 Vanadium Road
Bridgeville PA 15017-3025
Emergency Dial 911
Business Phone 412-221-3497
Fax 412-221-3990
Hall Rentals 412-221-9073
e-Mail bhvfd255@yahoo.com
This Page Last Update:
April 30, 2013
