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THE APPARATUS BAY 

Take a stroll through the bay and learn a little about the trucks protecting you and your neighbors!

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Engine 201

Mutual Aid & Up-Town

Engine 201 is a 2003 Pierce Enforcer with a 1500gpm pump and a 1000 gallon water tank. It is the first out apparatus for all fire & rescue runs in the Town as well as any mutual aid or stand by calls. The equipment list for this apparatus includes a 10kw hydraulic generator, a 3000 Watt light tower, 2 sets of Holmatro extrication tools, an on-board Class A and B Husky Foam System and a Bullard qxt Thermal Imaging Camera. Engine 201 is also certified BLS non-transport with the state of Indiana and carries all necessary equipment such as medications, CPAP, Etc. Engine 201 is also the first Custom Cab apparatus purchased by the department.

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ENGINE 202

Rural Response Rig 

Engine 202 is a 2025 Smeal Pumper Tanker. Engine 202 is the first out apparatus for all rural responses except medical calls. This apparatus features a 2800-gallon water tank with a 1500 gpm pump, as well as a rear dump chute, full set of extraction tools, and BLS non-transport certified.

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Tank 204

Tank 204 is a 1997 International 4900/1998 Semo Tanker with a 1000gpm pump and a 3100 gallon tank. While it runs primarily as a water supply tanker, Tanker 204 can also serve as a second pump at rural fire scenes. It is second-out for all fires in the areas with hydrants.

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Grass Rig 206

Grass 206 is a 1995 Ford F-350 4x4 Custom Grass Rig with a 250gpm and 300 gallon UPF skid unit. This apparatus is used for brush and rubbish fires. 

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Truck 207

Truck 207 is a 1991 Pierce Arrow 75ft Aerial Ladder with a 1500gpm pump and a 500-gallon tank. Truck 207 Responds to all reported structure fires as well as technical rescue calls as needed.

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Rescue 208

Rescue 208 is a 2009 Chevrolet C5500/Life Star Medium Rescue. Rescue 208 responds to all medical calls, vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, water rescues, Haz-Mat incidents and fire calls. Rescue 208 is also certified as BLS Non-transport and carries all necessary medical equipment, including medications, CPAP, Etc. The cab consists of 3 SCBA seats as well as the driver. The equipment list for this apparatus includes a 15 kW Hydraulic Generator, a 6000-watt light tower, Holmatro hydraulic extrication tools, a 6,000psi cascade system with a two-bottle fill station, a 12,000lb portable winch that can be used off any side of the apparatus and additional smaller equipment.

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Grass Rig 209

Grass 209 is a 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty/FD Custom with a 250gpm pump and a 300gal UPF skid unit Grass 209 responds to brush and rubbish fires, as well as medical calls as needed. Grass 209 is also Certified BLS Non-Transport with the state of Indiana. 

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