Fire Department Fleet

Engine 2Engine 2

The first engine for the department is believed to be 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 with 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 4 Engine 4

In May of 2018, the City of Chowchilla Put into service a 2017 Rosenbauer Commander, purchased
by the City of Chowchilla.


Squad Engine 5

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



Engine 6Engine 6

Purchased by the City in 1991, the department acquired a 1992 International KME, a 1,250 gallon-per-minute pumper.


Engine 7Engine 7

Our latest engine, a 2005 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.


Command VehicleCommand Vehicle

After the City created a paid Fire Chief position, a 1999 Ford F-150 was purchased for the Chief to use as a command vehicle.


Fire Prevention TrailerFire 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 school and public events in educating the youth of the importance of fire safety.