Jackson Fire Department details Engine 2 capabilities at South Side Station

Probationary Firefighter Zachary Bryce described Engine 2’s equipment, staffing and response roles during a presentation at Jackson Fire Department’s South Side Station, 1906 Carl Breeding Way.

Bryce said, “My name is probationary firefighter Zachary Bryce. I'm the assigned fire motor driver on Engine 2 today.” He identified the engine as a 2021 Pearson Forester and outlined its main capabilities.

The demonstration summarized why Engine 2 is assigned to Jackson’s south side and how the apparatus supports firefighting, rescue, medical and hazardous-material responses. Bryce said Engine 2 “carries 750 gallons, 30 gallons of foam,” and operates a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump to supply water to firefighters working inside structures. He said the engine participates in automatic mutual aid with Summit Township and other county departments.

Bryce described the engine’s hose and…