Charleston (SC) Fire Department Unveils Two New Apparatus: HAZMAT Truck and Pumper

Apparatus Reveal: New Engine 109 – Coming soon to the upper peninsula of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.

Engine 109 is part of Battalion 103 and directly supports our Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Team who provide specialized response to chemical spills, gas leaks, suspected drug labs and more and other emergency calls that deal with HAZMAT. This crucial role in their response capability to the city is why Engine 109 is known as the “Nasty Nine.”

Engine 109 is housed in our Headquarters station at Station 9, located on the corner of King St. Extension and Heriot St. This 2023 Pierce “Arrow XT” chassis sports the same interior design as the recently showcased Engine 120 and Engine 103 and is also equipped with a 1,500-gpm pump.

From Wednesday, June 28, CFD: Apparatus Reveal: New Engine 103 has arrived and coming soon to the Charleston Peninsula.

Engine 103 is part of Battalion 103 and housed with its sister company, Engine 102, at Central Station, located on the corner of Meeting St. and Wentworth St.

Stay tuned for the next new apparatus reveal later this week!

This 2023 Pierce “Arrow XT” chassis sports the same interior design as the recently showcased Engine 120 and is equipped with a 1,500-gpm pump.

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