Fire vehicles such as pumpers (fire engines) and ladder trucks are commonly referred to as "apparatus." When looking at Troy's fire apparatus it's immediately apparent that they are not painted the traditional "fire engine red" color. Since the 1970's, TFD apparatus have been painted a specially developed color of yellow, appropriately identified as "Troy Yellow."
In the 1970's, the fire service in the United States started to experience an increasing number of traffic collisions involving fire apparatus. Studies revealed that the traditional red color of fire apparatus was difficult to see at night, so research and development lead to a unique color blend of green and yellow known as "lime yellow" which was proven to be the most visible color under varying light conditions. Although visible, the color was not very appealing to many.
For many years, paint manufacturer and supplier Dupont was headquartered in Troy. After consultation, Dupont developed "Troy Yellow" which was not only more appealing, but was equally as visible under varying light conditions as lime yellow, and would not fade over time. TFD chose to paint it's red apparatus Dupont's Troy Yellow, and order all future apparatus in this color.
Since then, advancements in reflective striping and emergency lighting have lead many fire departments back to the traditional red color. Troy apparatus, however, remain Troy Yellow with the addition of reflective striping and high intensity warning lights. This combination provides the best of both methods of visibility.
The Fire Department operates & maintains 6 fire stations, 1 training center, and 1 suite of administrative offices.
 Fire Station No. 1 1019 East Big Beaver Apparatus: (2) 1,500 GPM Engines, (1) 100 ft. 1,500 GPM Aerial Platform Ladder, (1) Mobile Command Post truck |
 Fire Station No. 2 5600 Livernois Apparatus: (1) 1,500 GPM Engine, (1) 100 ft. 1,500 GPM Aerial Platform Ladder, (1) 4x4 Grass Truck, (1) Boat |
 Fire Station No. 3 2400 West Big Beaver Apparatus: (2) 1,500 GPM Engines, (1) 100 ft. 1,500 GPM Aerial Platform Ladder, (1) Air Tender truck |
 Fire Station No. 4 2117 East Maple Apparatus: (1) 1500 GPM Engine, (1) 65 ft. 1,500 GPM Ladder, (1) Heavy Rescue truck |
 Fire Station No. 5 6399 John R Apparatus: (1) 1,500 GPM Engine, (1) 75 ft. 2,000 GPM Ladder, (1) Utility truck |
 Fire Station No. 6 5901 Coolidge Apparatus: (1) 1,500 GPM Engine, (1) 75 ft. 2,000 GPM Ladder |
 The Fire/Police Training Center 4850 John R Apparatus: Special Teams vehicles |
 Administrative Offices 500 West Big Beaver Staffing: (1) Fire Chief, (2) Assistant Fire Chiefs, (8) Staff Lieutenants, (1) Administrative Assistant, (1) part-time Administrative Aide, (4) part-time Staff Assistants |
 Administrative Offices Located in City Hall Organization: Administration Fire Prevention Operations |
