Dixon VFD Apparatuses
The specifications of the various vehicles are described in the following chart:
Apparatus Inventory
| Apparatus ID | Personnel Capacity | Year/Make | Pump Capacity | Water Capacity | Specialty/Capabilities |
| Dixon Engine 1 | 3 | 2005 KME/GMC C8500 | 1500 gpm | 1000 gal. | Structure Fires Type 1 Engine |
| Dixon Engine 2 | 2 | 2009 HME/ International Maxxforce 9 | 1500 gpm | 500 gal. | Structure Fires Type 1 Engine |
| Dixon Tanker 1 | 3 | 2007 Indfire / International Maxxforce 9 | 500 gpm | 2000 gal. | 2100 GAL Drop Tank |
| Dixon Tender 2 | 3 | 2021 E-ONE International HV507 SFA Cummins L9 350 | 500 gpm | 2000 gal. | 2100 GAL Drop Tank; front spray nozzles |
| Dixon Brush 1 | 3 | 2014 Ford / KME F550 | 125 gpm | 300 gal. | Type 6X Wildland Fire Engine |
| Dixon Engine 3 | 5 | 2023 E-ONE Ford F550 Crew Cab | 1250 gpm | 300 gal. | Quick Attack Type 1 Engine Vehicle Extrication |
| Dixon Rescue 3 | 5 | 2024 Braun NW / Ford F350 4WD | N/A | N/A | ALS Ambulance Transport capable |
Dixon VFD Station 1 & Apparatuses
Dixon VFD Station 1 is the main Fire Station located at #183A New Mexico State Road 75 in Dixon. It includes 5 vehicle bays (Engine 1, Engine 3, Tender 2, Brush 1, & Rescue 3), a classroom, restroom and fitness center. It has four internet-connected computers, WiFi, web conferencing capabilities and a First Due station display. Station 1 has a rooftop array of 7.52 kW photovoltaic panels connected to 30 kWh back-up batteries capable of providing emergency power in the event of an electrical outage.
Dixon VFD Standard Operating Guidelines state that Dixon Brush 1, Engine 3, and Tender 2 should be deployed first for wildland brush fires followed by Engine 2 and Tanker 1 (from Station 2) as indicated. For structure fires, Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3 and Tender 2 are deployed first followed by Tanker 1, Brush 1 and Rescue 3. For motor vehicle accidents, Rescue 3, Engine 3, and Brush 1 are deployed first followed by Engines 1 and 2.
Dixon Station 2 & Apparatuses
Dixon Station 2 is a Dixon VFD substation in Rinconada that contains two apparatus bays and houses Dixon Engine 2 and Tanker 1. Dixon Station 2 was originally established in order to assure a fire response to locations along NM 68 in the event that Station 1 was cut off by flooding of a major arroyo that runs through Dixon.
