Station 5 is the Department's newest Station. Opened in 2000 the Station is located in the fastest growing area of Salinas. Also at Station 5 is the Department's 1917 LaFrance Pumper. The old pumper was originally purchased by Salinas and taken out of service in the 1960s. The Station's crew has also restored a 1972 Ward LaFrance to be used in Parades and Fire Department functions.

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The 1917 LaFrance
Station 5 has many historical items on display. They refer to themselves as "The Restoration Station". The LaFrance is being prepared to participate in an event downtown.

Extrication
The Paramedic and Captain on Engine 5315 at Station 5 at a vehicle accident where they had to extricate the driver after a rollover.

Saw Training
A Station 5 Captain leads a class in chain saw handling and maintenance. A large vegetation fire had burned an area of trees and shrubbery. A few days later the class was able to cut down and clear many of the dead trees.