The Newton Fire Department utilizes 3 engines and 1 ladder truck in fire protection efforts.
In 2011 the Insurance Services Organization (ISO) conducted a survey of the fire suppression capabilities of the Newton Fire Department. The Department maintained a classification of a 4. This classification is used by insurance companies to set insurance rates for the citizens and businesses of Newton. The lower the rating, the lower the insurance rates for our community. A rating of 4 is in the top 2.6% of fire departments in the State of Iowa and the top 15.3% nationally.
Below are descriptions of each vehicle and how each is utilized to protect the property and residents of Newton.
Engine 51
Description:
1995 E-One
Hale Pump
1,500 GPM
Used for:
First truck out
Structure fires
Engine 53
Description:
1999 E-One
6 Wheel Drive
Waterous Pump
750 GPM
Used for:
First truck out
Grass fires
Engine 54
Description:
1999 E-One
6 Wheel Drive
Waterous Pump
750 GPM
Used for:
First truck out
Rescue & Extrication
Ladder 56
Description:
2001 E-One
Hale Pump
2,000 GPM
Used for:
First truck out
Large residential, commercial & industrial structure fires