| The Honey Brook Fire Co. # 1 is pleased to announce that we’ve officially placed Utility 33-1 in-service. This truck is a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, with a 6.6L V8, Z-71 off road package, and an 8' Dura-Mag custom utility body. Replacing Utility 33, a 2010 Ford F250, Utility 33-1 will respond first-out on all medical emergency calls and water rescue's, and is equipped to assist at accident scenes, brush fires, public service calls, and much more.
This replacement process started over a year ago with the help and partnership of Honey Brook Township, who continues to support emergency services and stands behind apparatus and equipment modernization initiatives such as this. With that said, the apparatus committee opted to design an apparatus with cross functional capabilities, with it's primary responsibilities being centered around water rescues, the increasing number of medical calls we respond to annually, and a general support piece. The build process started in November of 2025, following the delivery from General Motors and Frederick Chevrolet. The HBFC selected a Dura-Mag, all-aluminum body from Baldwin Truck, a local leader in the industry with a reputation for quality. Baldwin fabricated a fully transverse compartment behind the cab, handled all mounting and electrical work, and completed the paint work as well. Once the body work was completed, it headed to 10-8 Emergency vehicle services, where it would recieve the upfitting work as well as the graphics, which was completed by Tam-Arte Design. Tool mounting was done in-house, with some help from our friends at Metalum to wrap up and complete the build.
Utility 33-1 is equipped with:
(2) Water rescue PFD's
(2) Water rescue throw bags
(2) MSA 3,000PSI cylinders
(1) Quick fill device
(2) Scott SCBA's
(1) 20Lb. ABC Extinguisher
(1) 2.5Gal. Water can
(2) Medical First-In Bags with o2 capabilities
(1) AED
(1) Sked unit
(1) Bariatric lifting kit
Assorted Rollin' Rack hose roller accessories
Assorted E-Trac straps
(2) Tow straps
(3) Wildland fire rakes
100' of forestry line and nozzle assortment
(1) Forestry helmet
(1) 6' Broom
(1) 4' Shovel
(2) Box lights
(1) Bolt Cutter
(1) Lockout Kit
(1) Hydrant wrench
Spanner wrench assortment
200 Piece socket kit
Assorted Milwaukee Power Tools and Batteries with onboard charging dock
(1) Milwaukee blower
(2) Milwaukee Tripod lights
(1) Pro-bar
(1) Flat-head axe
(2) 6' New York hooks
(1) Stihl chainsaw
Assortment of road flares
Again, the HBFC expresses our sincere gratitude to Honey Brook Township for their continued support, and to our vendor partners Frederick Chevrolet, Baldwin Truck Bodies, Tam-Arte Design, Metalum, and 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Services for their hard work on this project, which resulted in an outstanding final product that will serve our community well for years to come.
If you're interested in learning more about this project, please reach out to our vendor partners listed below:
Frederick Chevrolet: cmiddlecamp@frederickauto.com
Baldwin Truck Bodies: e.gable@baldwintruck.com
10-8 Emergency Services: ScottK@10-8evs.net
Tam-Arte Design: www.tamartedesign.com
Metalum: www.metalum.us |
