Stations and Apparatus
The three Pittsfield Township Fire Stations are staffed daily with a Captain, two Lieutenants, and five fire fighters. The Department's daily staffing level is currently maintained at a minimum of six personnel.
Station 1 - 6227 W. Michigan Avenue
![]() | Fire Station # 1 is located at 6227 W. Michigan Avenue (near the intersection of Platt and Michigan Avenue). It is our main station, built in 1975, and also houses the Pittsfield Police Department. The Director of Public Safety and Fire Chief have offices at this station. This station houses:Engine 1Tanker 1 ![]() Tanker 1 is a 1986 Four Guys manufactured tanker. It was refurbished in 2000 at a cost of approximately $80,000. It has the capability of carrying 3000 gallons of water and pumping at a rate of 1500 gallons per minute. This truck carries 1200' of 4" supply line. It is capable of carrying 5 firefighters and a D/O (driver/operator). It is first due at all structure fires in rural areas. Currently a new HME 3000-gallon Tanker is on order and should arrive sometime in October 2019. Purchase of the replacement for the 33-year-old truck was made possible by a FEMA Grant. Brush 1![]() Gator 1Rescue 17-1![]() |
Station 2 - 4345 Ellsworth Road
Fire Station # 2 is located at 4345 Ellsworth Road (near Montibeller Park and east of Carpenter Road). This station was completed in 1992. This station houses:Tower 2Tower 2 is a 2005 Pierce Tower Ladder. It carries 300 gallons of water and is capable of flowing 2000 gallons of water per minute. It also carries 1000 feet of 5" diameter hose. It can carry 5 firefighters and a D/O (driver/operator). It responds to all reported structure fires in urban areas and fire alarms. Engine 2 Engine 2 is a 2013 Rosenbauer and has a 750 gal water tank and is capable of flowing 2000 gallons per minute of water. It carries a set of extrication equipment (jaws of life) and vehicle stabilization equipment. It carries 35 gallons of foam used in the extinguishment of flammable liquid fires. It seats 3 firefighters and 1 D/O (driver/operator). |
Station 3 - 705 W. Ellsworth Road
Fire Station # 3 is located at 705 W. Ellsworth Road (near the Ann Arbor Airport and west of State St.). This station was completed in 2000. The construction and staffing of this station has reduced the response times to the west side of the township by approximately 5 minutes. This station houses:Ladder 3This is a 1999 Pierce 105' aerial ladder. This truck carries 300 gallons of water and is capable of flowing water at 2000 gallons of water per minute. It carries 1000' of 5" supply hose. It seats 5 firefighters and 1 D/O (driver/operator). This unit is first due on all structure fire incidents. Engine 3Engine 3 is a HME and has a 750 gal water tank and is capable of flowing 2000 gallons per minute of water. It carries a set of extrication equipment and vehicle stabilization equipment. It also carries 35 gallons of foam used in the extinguishment of flammable liquid fires. It seats 3 firefighters and 1 D/O (driver/operator). |