The department maintains three fire stations staffed 24 hours a day. The department’s “Central Station” situated in historic downtown is known as Station 1. This station houses the Administrative and Prevention Offices, Engine and Ambulance Company 1, Rescue 3, Engine 4 and Command Support Resources. The department’s fire and rescue boat, Fire Boat 1 is located at the NH Port Authority and is staffed by the Station 1 companies. The southern portion of the city is covered by Station 2 which houses Ladder 2, Tower 5, Forestry 1 and Ambulance 2. Station 3 is located on the Pease International Trade Port. Engine 3 responds out of the station with an ambulance and engine in reserve