We also have a porta power which gives us spreading and pushing capabilities, along with our air chisel. We also,,at a moments notice have the ability to request our Jaws of Life and inflatable Air bags capable of lifting tons,, from the Ontonagon Fire Department which is where the Jaws and the bags are kept. The jaws and airbags are part of our North Ontonagon County Mutual Aid Association and was purchased by the Greenland, Ontonagon, Rockland and Carp Lake Fire Departments. This is our portable water supply. The truck is a Mack that has been retrofitted for fire departement usage.
Most rural communities have to bring the water to the fire without the aid of hydrants.
This truck is capable of holding 3000 gallons of water and dumping the entire contents into a holding pool in a matter of less than a minute. This truck is our 1972 Bean. It is primarily used for fighting wildland fires. The hose itself is a hard rubber hose that requires little maintenance after a fire.