Engine 282
One of the newer additions to the Kings Mountain fleet is Engine 282, a 1998 Pierce Saber Pumper/Tanker. The truck has a four-door, six occupant cab and is powered by a Detroit Diesel, 300 hp engine and an Allison MD 3060R automatic transmission. Engine 282 carries on it a 1250 GPM, two stage Waterous pump and a 1000 gallon polypropylene tank. Engine 282 carries 1200 feet of 4 inch hose, 500 feet of 3 inch hose, has 3 1 3/4" preconnects, 1 2 1/2" preconnect and 1 bumper mount preconnect. In addition 282 has a 3500 watt Honda generator, electric fan, 6 Scott air packs, deck gun and hydraulic ladder rack.

Engine 283
The oldest member of the Engine fleet, and also mutual aid pumper, is this 1985 Pierce Dash, which has a 1250 GPM Waterous pump and 750 gallon tank. On board Engine 283 is 1000 feet of 4" hose, 400 feet of 3" hose, 2 1 3/4" preconnects, 1 2 1/2" preconnect, and 1 1 1/2" preconnect. In addition 283 contains a 3000 watt Honda generator, deck gun, and arrives on scene with 5 Scott air packs. 

Engine 284
The newest member of the fleet is Engine 284, a 2003 Pierce Dash Pumper, with a 1000 gallon tank , 1,500 GPM single stage Waterous Pump, hydraulic ladder rack and 8kw Harrison generator.  284 now is the first due engine in the City.  The department purchased 284 in late 2002 and took delivery of the truck on May 21, 2003.  This purchase makes the entire fleet of engines and ladders exclusively Pierce products.

Brush Truck 286
This 1952 Dodge Weapons Carrier serves as brush truck for the City, and comes equipped with a 250 gallon tank with booster reel and forestry hose.

Brush Truck 287
This 1986 3/4 ton Chevy diesel 4X4 is equipped with a skid unit.  It is housed at Station 1.
 

Squad 288
Serving as a light unit and command post is 288, a 1977 Chevrolet Step Side Van.  288 contains a generator, lights, air cascade system and radio equipment.  Not only is the Command Post utilized by the Fire Department but it also aids the Kings Mountain Police Department at large incidents as well.
 

Ladder 1
A long awaited addition to Kings Mountain's fleet is Ladder-1, a 2000 Pierce Dash 75' Heavy Duty Ladder Truck.  Originally built as a demo unit for Pierce, Kings Mountain purchased the truck in late May 2000 and brought it home June 6.  July 31 Ladder-1 responded on its first call to assist Shelby Fire Department with a structure fire.  

The recent large growth for Kings Mountain in the last several years brought about an increased need for a ladder truck, as new structures in and around the city were being constructed above heights the fire department could reach with ground ladders.   Ladder-1 is also available for mutual aid departments in both Cleveland and Gaston counties.


Car 1
Car 1 is a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria given to the Fire Department in May 2006 by the Kings Mountain Police Department, where it served as a captain's vehicle.  Car 1 is used exclusively by the Fire Prevention Bureau on inspections and fire investigation calls.

Truck 1
Truck 1 is a 2001 Dodge 2500 diesel 4X4 that the department received in 2005 from the city's electric department.  It is used on various assignments and by the department in inclement weather.

Truck 2
Truck 2 is a 1998 Ford Ranger that is housed at Station 2.  Though it is used on various assignments and calls, its primary function is to deliver the fire/police light tower to needed scenes.