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Southwest Fire Department

Established in 1942, this all-volunteer department includes 30 members who respond to 160 runs each year. SVFD provides Fire, Rescue and medical first-responder protection to over 40 square miles including Ohio and Jackson Townships in southwestern Bartholomew County.

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Station 1

Station 1 - Ogilville (Ohio Township)
Station 1 is currently home to all five apparatus as well as a Community Center. A second station is being built in nearby
Waymansville (Jackson Township).
 

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Engine 61 - 2004 Freightliner M2/American LaFrance - 1500gpm/1000gal
 
tk 62 ds
Tanker 62 "Black Stallion" - 2007 Freightliner M2/Deep South - 500gpm/3000gal
 
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Tanker 62 "Black Stallion" - 2007 Freightliner M2/Deep South - 500gpm/3000gal
 
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Tanker 64 - 1966 IHC Loadstar/1983 Truck Equipment & Body Co of Indianapolis - 350gpm/1500gal
 
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Tanker 64 - 1966 IHC Loadstar/1983 Truck Equipment & Body Co of Indianapolis - 350gpm/1500gal
 
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Rescue 60 - 2002 Ford F-550/Fontaine - 250gpm/400gal/40F
 
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Brush 65 - 1994 Ford F-350/Mertz - 150gpm/250gal
 
 
Special Thanks to FF Zach McKinney for his assistance in arranging for these photos and for
providing Southwest FD history and background.
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