Indiana Fire Trucks: Southwest Allen County Fire District

	Southwest Allen County Fire District - Base 250 SWACFD protects the southwest corner of Allen County immediately south of Fort Wayne. This combination department was formed in 1986 and responds from 3 stations. SWACFD provides Fire, Tactical Rescue and BLS protection to 80 square miles and approximately 25,000 residents within the district.


Base 250 - Southwest Allen County Headquarters - Indianapolis Road Base 250 serves as SWACFD headquarters and is home to Engines 251 and 252, Tanker 153, Emergency 255 and Squad 56.


Engine 252 - 2007 Spartan/Crimson Rescue Pumper - 2000gpm/1000gal Engine 252 is first due apparatus for all fire, rescue and medical assist incidents from Base 250. It is usually the first-out apparatus with the on-duty crew while additional volunteer personnel respond with other appropriate vehicles. E-252 entered service with the department in May 2008.


Engine 252 - 2007 Spartan/Crimson Rescue Pumper - 2000gpm/1000gal


Reserve Engine 251 - 1991 Pierce Dash Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal Engine 251 is first due apparatus for all fire, rescue and medical assist incidents from Base 250. It is usually the first-out apparatus with the on-duty crew while additional volunteer personnel respond with other appropriate vehicles.


Reserve Engine 251 - 1991 Pierce Dash Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal In May 2008, this rig was reassigned to serve as the department's primary reserve pumper. It remains at Base 250.


Tanker 253 - 1996 International 4900/Stainless - 500gpm/2600gal Tanker 253 provides necessary water to the rural areas on the southside of the district including portions of I-469.


Emergency 255 - 2006 Freightliner/Horton - ALS Ambulance Emergency 255 is the first due for EMS calls for Base 250 and portions of Base 150's district. This rig is one of a growing trend amongst FF/Paramedic ALS departments toward roll-up compartments in the cab to include firefighting gear.


Emergency 255 - 2006 Freightliner/Horton - ALS Ambulance


Tactical 258 - 1991 International/Hackney/Custom - Tactical Rescue Support Unit SWACFD's new Tactical truck was put together by the department and a local contractor to serve as an equipment transport vehicle. It includes a command office in the back and carries equipment for Confined Space and Trench Collapse Rescue, Hazmat containment and Mass Casualty incidents.


Squad 56 - 1999 Ford F-250 4x4 Support Vehicle This apparatus is used for a variety of purposes including manpower transport and medical assist calls.


Command 51 - 2003 Ford F-250 4x4 - Chief


Southwest Allen County Training Facility This excellent facility is located behind Station 251. It serves as a training center for SWACFD and Aboite Township Fire Departments.

Special Thanks to the Base 250 C-shift crew, Assistant Chief Jeff McBride and Fire Chief Don Patanoude for their help in arranging these pictures and for providing department history and background information.

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