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Jackson Township
 Volunteer Fire Department

The City of Brazil is located 60 miles west of Indianapolis along US-36 and I-70 in central Clay County. Organized in 1980, this all-volunteer department includes 18 members that respond to approximately 200 runs each year from their single station. JTVFD provides Fire, Rescue and First Responder Medical protection to 4,500 residents and 36 square miles. They also protect 7 miles of I-70 in a dual response with Posey Township.
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Station

Jackson Township Fire Station - County Road 600N & 200 East
This firehouse was built when the department was first organized in 1980. An addition was made in 2000.
 
Tk63 ds
Tanker 63 - 2004 Freightliner M2/2005 American LaFrance Pumper/Tanker - 1500gpm/2500gal/30F
 
TK63 os
Tanker 63 - 2004 Freightliner M2/2005 American LaFrance Pumper/Tanker - 1500gpm/2500gal/30F
 
Rr65 ds
Rescue 65 - 1975 Dodge/E-One (E-1-232) - 250gpm/250gal
This apparatus was purchased from a department in West Virginia in 2001. it carries TnT Extrication Tools and
responds to all vehicle accidents.
 
R65 os
Rescue 65 - 1975 Dodge/E-One (E-1-232) - 250gpm/250gal
 
R66 ds
Rescue 66 - 1997 GMC/AEV
This apparatus was purchased from Athens Ambulance (who used to be the County EMS provider) in 2006. It now
serves Jackson Township as a medic/rehab/command post.
 
Br67 ds
Brush 67 - 1979 Dodge/FD - 100gpm/200gal
This apparatus is scheduled to be replaced in 2009 with a newer DNR Chevy.
 
Not pictured: Engine 61 -American LaFrance Century pumper that formerly served Brazil