ECFR Station 6 “The Big House”

08/14/2025

Great Job by A Watch! E6 and L6 first in and performed simultaneous VES through the Charlie side while initiating Fire Attack on the Alpha side. Great job guys!

Many would consider this home a total loss upon arrival. Despite the intense fire conditions, your IAFF Local 4131 firefighters launched an aggressive attack while simultaneously conducting a search.

During that search, a firefighter located a victim inside the structure. While the victim tragically did not survive, rest assured that firefighters and EMS personnel gave every possible chance—pushing through extreme heat, heavy smoke, and dangerous conditions to try and bring them out alive.

This incident is a sobering reminder of the dedication and courage our members display every day, putting themselves in harm’s way in the hope of saving others.

04/28/2025

Excellent Job A Watch!

04/25/2025

A little more on the new Ladder 6.

Ladder 6: A Modern Asset for a Demanding Mission

On Monday, April 21, 2025, Escambia County Fire Rescue proudly placed Ladder 6 into service—an advanced, purpose-built apparatus designed to meet the growing needs of our community with improved capability, safety, and efficiency.

Enhanced Cab Features
Ladder 6 is built on a custom 2024 E-One Cyclone chassis and is equipped with seating for four personnel. Three of these seats are integrated with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) mounts to ensure rapid deployment. The cab also includes dual internal compartments accessible from both inside and outside the vehicle, enhancing gear access. Wireless communication headsets allow all crew members to communicate clearly, while protecting their hearing from high-decibel environments. The driver and officer also have the ability to communicate via UHF radio directly from their headsets.

Pump and Tank Capacity
Ladder 6 features a 1500 gallon-per-minute pump paired with a 500-gallon booster tank. This configuration provides a reliable and immediate water supply during initial operations, particularly when hydrants are not immediately accessible.

Hose Complement
The apparatus carries a comprehensive selection of attack and supply lines to support a variety of fireground scenarios:
• (1) 150-foot 1 ¾” crosslay with a smooth bore nozzle
• (1) 200-foot 1 ¾” crosslay with a “Chief’s 150@50” combination nozzle
• (1) 200-foot 2 ½” crosslay with a smooth bore nozzle
• (1) 150-foot 1 ¾” front bumper line with a break-away “Chief’s” nozzle
• (1) 200-foot 1” trash line for small fires
• Dual 500-foot 3” supply lines located at the rear, which can be forward-laid for water supply or connected directly to the aerial waterway inlet for direct pumping of the aerial.

Advanced Aerial Ladder System
The aerial device is a 100-foot, four-section ladder with a pinable waterway and electronically controlled nozzle. The nozzle may be operated from the pump panel, ladder control station, or the ladder tip. The ladder system includes advanced safety features such as body collision protection and an auto-stow function. Scissor-style stabilizing jacks require minimal deployment space, remaining within the footprint of the cab doors when fully extended—ideal for operations in confined or narrow street conditions.

Operational Readiness
The crews assigned to Ladder 6 have undergone extensive training and will continue to sharpen their proficiency daily to ensure maximum effectiveness and safety on scene.

Ladder 6 represents a significant investment in public safety and exemplifies Escambia County’s commitment to equipping its firefighters with the best tools available to serve the citizens and visitors of our community.

E-ONE Fire Trucks (Official Site)

04/23/2025

Ladder 6 was able to help Plainview Baptist Church to get their Flag Poles back in service this morning.

04/21/2025

This morning at 0700, Ladder 6 went on duy! The addition of Ladder 6 will provide relief to the call load of Engine 6 as well as provide a much needed second, staffed aerial to the core area of Escambia County. The crews have worked hard over the past couple of months to get Truck ready for service and are ready to respond when needed!

04/15/2025

Engine 6 first due in Ensley this morning. Large, one-story residence well involved, with multiple vehicles on fire in the driveway as well as multiple single-family home exposures only several feet away. Rapid water application and quick responses from neighboring fire companies kept the fire from spreading to adjacent homes. Engine 6 and seven other fire companies were on-scene for four hours to complete extinguishment. Very soon we will have our own Ladder Company on these first-due fires with us.

03/06/2025

Over the past 4 days, the crews of Ladder 6 attended an orientation training on the new Aerial. E-One sent a representative to teach the crews about all aspects of the new Ladder. Next step will be to get all of the equipment loaded into the truck. We can’t wait to put this Beautiful rig in service!

01/20/2025

The newest addition to the ECFR Fleet! This 2024 100’ E-One Ladder will soon make its home at “The Big House”. Over the next couple of months, all of the hose will get tested and loaded along with all of the equipment mounted. Once that is done and the building is ready, Ladder 6 will join Engine 6, Hazmat 6 and Battalion 3 in running calls out of the Ensley Station. We are excited for this new addition and cannot wait until it’s In Service!

12/14/2024

Renovations have begun on the old side of Station 6. Four new bunk rooms and two new bathrooms are being built to house up to four additional Firefighters and Officers that will staff ECFR’s new Ladder 6. When completed, Station 6, nicknamed ‘The Big House,’ will be home to Engine 6, Ladder 6, Hazmat 6, and Battalion 3. Completion date expected to be February 2025.

10/14/2024

Coming along nicely!