Indiana Fire Trucks: East Columbus Independent Fire Department

	East Columbus Independent Fire Department Established in 1942, this all volunteer department includes 35 members responding from 2 fire stations. ECIFD provides Fire, Rescue and BLS protection to 45 square miles of Columbus Township in Bartholomew County. Located 35 miles south of Indianapolis, their district completely surrounds the City of Columbus and includes portions of I-65.


Rescue Engine 21 - 1999 Freightliner FL-80/Ferrara Rescue Pumper - 750gpm/1000gal RE-21 is the first-out apparatus for most of ECIFD's calls. This rig includes equipment for firefighting, extrication, rescue, and Hazmat responses. It also includes a PTO powered 10 KW AMPS generator with tower light.


Rescue Engine 21 - 1999 Freightliner FL-80/Ferrara Rescue Pumper - 750gpm/1000gal


Engine 22 - 1985 Kenworth/FMC Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal Engine 22 is the first-due apparatus for most fire calls. It was refurbished at RPI in 2005 to enclose the cab and add extra storage compartments onto the back of this rig.


Engine 23 - 2002 FL-80/American LaFrance Pumper/Tanker - 750gpm/1500gal Engine 23 is third out for structure and brush fires. With it's large tank capacity, it is also used for mutual air in the surrounding rural areas. 23 carries most of the same equipment as Engine 22, but with less hose.


EMS Support 26 - 2005 Chevy Suburban 2500 EMS-26 is a BLS non-transport vehicle that includes various EMS equipment for a fast response to medical emergencies.


Truck 27 - 1981 FMC/LTI 85' Rear-mount platform - 2000gpm/300gal Ladder 27 serves as the department's aerial device. It was purchased from the City of Rensselaer in 2004. It saw it's first action at a large commercial fire just days after it arrived. In 2007 it will be refurbished and repainted to match ECIFD's colors.


Truck 27 - 1981 FMC/LTI 85' Rear-mount platform - 2000gpm/300gal


Columbus Regional Hospital Medic 3 - 2003 Ford E-450/Braun Columbus Regional Hospital provides ALS reponse for most of Bartholomew County and Brown Counties. Four ALS units are on duty throughout the Columbus area 24/7 with a 5th unit used for medical transports and backup. While Medics 2 and 5 respond from the hospital, Medic 3 is permanently stationed at ECIFD's Station 221. Medic 1 or 4 calls Station 222 home and two additional ALS rigs are stationed in Brown County to the west.


East Columbus Independent Fire Department Station 22 - Northside


Engine 24 - 1975 Chevy C70/Bean 750gpm/750gal


Tactical 20 - 1995 Dodge/RPI 4x4 Grass Rig - 250gpm/250gal


Columbus Regional Hospital Medic 1 - 2005 Ford E-450/Braun


Columbus Regional Hospital Medic 4 - 2005 Ford E-450/Braun

Not pictured: Engine 25 - 2005 Freightliner M2/American LaFrance Pumper 1500gpm/1000gal/40gal foam

Special Thanks to Assistant Chief Rodney Ferrenburg for his assistance in arranging for these photos and for providing ECIFD history and background.

	East Columbus Fire Department