Fire Department Fleet

Engine 2

The department's first engine is believed to have been a hand-me-down from Madera County. In late 1935, Chowchilla purchased its first new fire engine, which was delivered in April 1936. It was a Van-Pelt mounted on a 1 1/2-ton 1936 Ford truck chassis. It had a 500-gallon-per-minute pump, a 200-gallon water tank, and a booster pump. This pumper is still in service today as a reserve engine for the department and is used for parades and special events.

Engine 63

In October 2023, the City of Chowchilla put into service a 2023 Rosenbauer FX Pumper on a Freightliner Chassis, which the City purchased using Measure N funds. This unit is a 1500 GPM Type 1 pumper with an off-road build.

Engine 64 

In May 2018, the City of Chowchilla put into service a 2017 Rosenbauer Commander purchased
by the City of Chowchilla. This unit is a 1500-gallon-per-minute Type 1 pumper.

Squad Engine 65

In December 2008, the City, with a grant from Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino, purchased a Squad Engine mostly used for medical and rescue calls.

Engine 6

Purchased by the City in 1991, the department acquired a 1992 International KME, a 1,250 gallon-per-minute pumper. This engine is now a reserve Fire engine.

Engine 67

In 2005, an International Chassis with a Hi-Tech 1,500-gallon-per-minute pumper body was purchased by the City and partially funded from the sale of a vacant lot generously donated by the McCombs family. This engine is now a reserve engine.

Command Vehicles

Command Vehicles consist of two Chevy Silverados, one funded by the general fund and the other by Measure N.

Water Tender 1

The Water Tender is a 2016 West-Mark 3000 Gallon Water Tender.

Fire Prevention Trailer

In June 2008, FEMA, under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), provided funds to purchase the Fire Prevention Trailer. The trailer is used at local schools and public events in educating the youth about the importance of fire safety.