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The Kemp Fire Department
proudly protects
and serves
approximately 6000 people in southern Kaufman County. Our response area
covers 130 square miles. We respond out of 1 station and our response
area is primarily rural. We currently have 19 active members. As of June 2008 our
current ISO rating will be a 3.
The Kemp Fire Department was established in 1926. It has grown from little more than a bucket brigade to a station that houses 5 pieces of apparatus:
1999 Freightliner FL-70 pumper (city response) 1250 GPM, 1000 gallon tank, 5 man cab, 5" large diameter supply hose.
1999 Freightliner FL-70 pumper (county response) 1250 GPM, 1000 gallon tank, 5 man cab, 3” supply hose.
2003 Ford F-550 Brush truck, Grass attack pump with 23 HP motor.
1993 GMC Topkick 2-ton grass truck
2004 Ford F-450 rescue truck, 5 man cab, Box carries all necessary rescue and extrication equipment.
2000 Bombardier GTX Personal water craft used for water rescues.
2000 Bombardier GTX Personal water craft used for water rescues.
2004 Chief command vehicle for ability to manage small, medium and large incidents
Our equipment includes :
The Kemp Fire Department was established in 1926. It has grown from little more than a bucket brigade to a station that houses 5 pieces of apparatus:
1999 Freightliner FL-70 pumper (city response) 1250 GPM, 1000 gallon tank, 5 man cab, 5" large diameter supply hose.
1999 Freightliner FL-70 pumper (county response) 1250 GPM, 1000 gallon tank, 5 man cab, 3” supply hose.
2003 Ford F-550 Brush truck, Grass attack pump with 23 HP motor.
1993 GMC Topkick 2-ton grass truck
2004 Ford F-450 rescue truck, 5 man cab, Box carries all necessary rescue and extrication equipment.
2000 Bombardier GTX Personal water craft used for water rescues.
2000 Bombardier GTX Personal water craft used for water rescues.
2004 Chief command vehicle for ability to manage small, medium and large incidents
Our equipment includes :
- MSA air packs with mask mounted regulators.
- Bauer 4500 psi Cascade System to fill our SCBA cylinders.
- Holmatro hydraulic rescue tool with cutter, spreader, ram, and extensions. Portable water supply pump.
- Portable generator with halogen lights and cord reels.
- 2 Master stream monitors.
- 2 Positive pressure ventilation fans.
- Various hand tools.
- Computer Aided Dispatch in primary apparatus.
We also carry medical
equipment to treat the sick or injured prior to
EMS arrival.
The Kemp Fire Department holds regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month in order to conduct business and have training sessions.
The Kemp Fire Department holds regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month in order to conduct business and have training sessions.