Apparatus
Active apparatus: Engine 43, Engine 41, Truck 45, Rescue 44 and Unit 40
Engine 43
Engine 43 is a 2021 Spartan Metro Star chassis with a Marion body.
It carries a 1500 GPM pump and a 750 gallon water tank, and was engineered with a custom low profile and a low hose bed for fast hose line deployment.
Engine 43 serves as a first due engine and carries a full complement of battery powered extrication equipment. This allows Engine 43 to begin operating at a motor vehicle accident with entrapment immediately upon arrival.
Engine 41
Engine 41 is a 2003 KME pumper, originally built for the Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company in Greenwich, CT, where it ran as Engine 61.
It was later purchased by the Cos Cob Fire Department, where it operated as Engine 21, before joining Belltown.
Engine 41 has a 1500 GPM pump and a 500 gallon water tank.
Engine 41 entered service at Belltown in early September 2026, taking its first call on September 9, 2026. Engine 41 is our second due engine and most commonly responds when Engine 43 is unavailable.
Truck 45
Truck 45 is a 1972 75ft Mack Tower Ladder, former FDNY Ladder 157.
The truck was purchased in 1982 and refurbished before being placed in service.
Truck 45 was refurbished again in 1996 adding a 1994 cab, new motor, automatic transmission, a new paint job, and other minor additions.
The truck was refurbished again around 2006, when its hydraulics were updated. In 2015 the frame and rear chassis were replaced with those of a retired Tower Ladder. Interstate Truck Equipment, now ITE Fire Apparatus, performed the work and has kept Truck 45 in excellent operating condition.
Since the refurb it now seats 6 firefighters. Truck 45 has operated at fires in the City of Stamford from downtown to the NY line throughout its history of service.
Rescue 44
Rescue 44 is a 1994 Marion rescue built on an International cab & chassis and has a 18 kilowatt PTO generator.
Rescue 44 can seat up to 6 firefighters. 44 is a medium duty rescue and is equipped with a full complement of battery operated hydraulic rescue tools as well as struts, jacks, and a large complement of cribbing and lumber for shoring.
Unit 40
Retired Apparatus
Engine 41 (2003 Smeal) — Engine 41 is 2003 Smeal Pumper, built on a Spartan cab & chassis. Engine 41 has a 500 gallon tank, 1250 GPM pump, 6 full seats, 8 kilowatt generator, and a hydraulic ladder rack. Engine 41 was retired in 2021.
Engine 42 (1986 Mack) — Engine 42 is a 1986 Mack waterous single stage pumper. Engine 42 has a 750 gallon tank, 1250 GPM pump, 1000 ft of 5 inch supply line as well as multiple pre-connected attack lines. Engine 42 was retired in 2026, running its last call on July 21, 2026.
Old Engine 43, now known as Engine 433 is our Antique Engine. Engine 433 is used for Musters, Parades, and fire truck rides at our Block Parties. This engine is a 1949 Mack L-95 pumper. Engine 433 is equipped with a 1000 GPM pump, 300 gallon Booster Tank, and a small in-line 50 gallon roam tank.
Now no longer with us, Engine 43 served as our 1st due engine from 1976 To 1986. Upon arrival of Engine 42, Engine 43 became our 2nd due engine until the purchase of new Engine 41. Engine 43 is a 1976 Mack MB pumper, 500 gallon tank, 1000 GPM single stage waterous pump, with a 30 gallon Foam Tank. Engine 43 was our 1st engine to have a pre-connected attack lines.
Now no longer with us, Old Engine 41 is a Mack Pumper with a removable top and served as our 2nd due engine from 1969 To 1976. Upon arrival of Engine 43, old Engine 41 became our 3rd due engine. Upon arrival of Engine 42, Engine 43 became our 2 nd due engine until 2002. Old Engine 41 has a 750 GPM waterous pump, 500 gallon steel booster tank.