Station 24 – Irondale

Fire Station 24 is located at 8600 Rosemary St. and was initially built in 1978 when South Adams Fire was a 100% volunteer department. The station was rebuilt at the same location in 2015 and is co-located with Fleet Maintenance.  Station 24 is dedicated to Deputy Heath Gumm of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

BATTALION 21

Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Z71 4×4.

TOWER 24

(20199) 2019 Pierce Arrow XT (32876) 100′ rear-mount heavy-duty aluminum aerial platform, 1500 GPM (Waterous Mid-Ship) pump, 300 gallon water tank and 20 gallon foam cell (Husky).

This unit features TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension and is dedicated to Heath Gumm, Deputy of Adams County Sheriff.

RESCUE 24

(56995) 2007 Spartan MetroStar FF / SVI (596) walk-around (Heavy Rescue). Former Rescue 23. Cross-Staffed by Tower 24.

UTILITY SUPPORT TRUCK

 1996 GMC Sierra 3500 4×4, used for accident support, utility and transporting equipment. Former Team Truck (Volunteer Team).

Station 24 Historical Photos

Station 24

Former Fire Station 24 shown here at the current location on Rosemary St. before the rebuild.

Shown here before the rebuild at the same location in 2015, and is co-located with fleet maintenance.

ATTACK 24

1976 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4 / Pierce.

SQURT 24

1977 Mack CF 50′ TeleSquirt 1500 GPM pump and 500 gallon water tank.

RESCUE 24

1982 Chevy C70 / SuperVac.

ENGINE 24

1997 HME 1871-SFO / Smeal Freedom 1500 GPM pump, 750 gallon water tank and 20 gallon foam cell.

ENGINE 24

(10023) 2009 Pierce Arrow XT (21731-02) 1500 GPM (Waterous) pump, 500 gallon water tank with foam. Former Engine 22 and shown here without the new logo.

This Engine is dedicated to Stanley Gene Miller of Commerce City, PFC (Private First Class) United States Army.

TRUCK 24

(10024) 2009 Pierce Arrow XT (21732-02) 75′ rear-mount aerial ladder, 1500 GPM pump, 500 gallon water tank and 20 gallon foam cell.

Shown here with the new logo.

This Truck was dedicated to Willam G. Mendenhall of Commerce City, SGT (Sergeant) United States Army.

ENGINE 24

(17656) 2017 Pierce Velocity (30285-02) 1500 GPM (Pierce PUC) pump, 750 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam cell (Husky), twin to Engine 22. Became Engine 27.

TRUCK 24

(18503) 2018 Pierce Velocity (30934-01) 107′ Ascendant rear-mount heavy-duty aerial ladder 1500 GPM (Pierce PUC) pump, 500 gallon water tank and 20 gallon foam cell (Husky). Shown without the new logo.

Shown here with the newer logo.

RESCUE 24

(56995) 2007 Spartan MetroStar FF / SVI (596) (Heavy Rescue). Former Rescue 23. Shown without the new logo.

TRUCK 24

(18503) 2018 Pierce Velocity (30934-01) 107′ Ascendant rear-mount heavy-duty aerial ladder 1500 GPM (Pierce PUC) pump, 500 gallon water tank and 20 gallon foam cell (Husky). 

Truck 24 was replaced by Tower 24 and reassigned to Station 22 as Truck 22 with the crew of Engine 21 until Station 21 goes into service. This is back as a reserve.

This Truck Company was also dedicated to Heath Gumm, Deputy Adams County Sheriff.

BRUSH 24

(26668) 2019 Ford F-550 4×4 / BFX Attack One – Composite Body (19-67235) Type 6 100 GPM (Waterax BB-4) pump, 314 gallon water tank and 12 gallon foam cell. Moved to Station 23 as Brush 23.

SQUAD 24

(25101) 2018 Ford F-550 XLT 4×4 / BFX (18-66764) Sentinel All-Risk Type 6 66 GPM (WaterAx) pump and 300 gallon water tank.

The Squad is staffed by two firefighters who respond in place of suppression apparatus to reduce wear and tear, along with unwarranted responses, keeping them in service for fire calls.

Squad 22 was relocated from Station 22 with the addition of Truck 22 (Engine 21 crew) to the staffed run-cards. Squad has been relocated to Station 23 for improved coverage.