Unit 18 is the newest unit of our fleet. Delivered to the Corpus Area for finishing touches in December 2022 this unit will be on the streets of Taft in the first quarter of 2023. Unit 18 will be the first out truck on all calls that do not require a brush unit. This truck carries 1250 gallons of water and is capable of flowing 1250 gallons per minute with an adequate water supply!

Unit 17 has been the primary response unit for many years. In 2023 the unit is being moved to secondary response. Unit 17 carries 1000 gallons of water and a 20 gallon foam cell. This unit is capable of flowing 1250 gallons per minute with an adequate water supply.

Unit 16 has been serving the department for many years. In 2023 it is being moved to third out unit. This unit allows the department to provide mutual aid services to other departments or in the county, yet still retain a response unit in the city. This is a huge advantage as most calls from the county require an abundance of water. This unit carries 750 gallons of water and is capable of flowing 1000 gallons per minute with an adequate water supply.

Brush 9 is the primary brush response unit and is a quick attack. 9 carries 300 gallons of water and a 10 gallon foam cell. This unit can man 2 personnel between the cab and the bed and 1 person completing mop up behind the unit using the hose reel.

Brush 8 is in fabrication. This unit will be one of 2 heavy brush trucks operated by the department. These units will carry 1000 gallons of water and be capable of penetrating most brush areas to get us to the head of the fire. These units are of the upmost importance during brush fires, and allow us to stop the fire before it reaches the city or surrounding structures. These units should be on the road in the 1st or 2nd quarter of 2023!

Brush 7 is in fabrication. Donated to the department from the Texas Forest Service through their DOD Firefighter Property Program. This unit will be one of 2 heavy brush trucks operated by the department. These units will carry 1000 gallons of water and be capable of penetrating most brush areas to get us to the head of the fire. These units are of the upmost importance during brush fires, and allow us to stop the fire before it reaches the city or surrounding structures. These units should be on the road in the 1st or 2nd quarter of 2023!