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Perry Township Fire Department The Town of Colfax is located in 55 miles northwest of Indianapolis along I-65 in central
Clinton County. This all-volunteer department includes 30 members who provides Fire, Rescue and Medical First-Responder protection to 33 square miles including the Town of Colfax and Perry Township. |
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| "The 12 House" - Perry Township Fire Station - Colfax | ||
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| Engine 12 - 2008 Freightliner M2/McGinley Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Engine 12 - 2008 Freightliner M2/McGinley Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Engine 12-1 - 1990 GMC TopKick/McGinley Pumper/Tanker - 1000gpm/1500gal This engine was the first fire apparatus purchased by Perry Township. It served as the department's first-due pumper until December 2008 when it was replaced by the new McGinley above. |
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| Engine 12-1 - 1990 GMC TopKick/McGinley Pumper/Tanker - 1000gpm/1500gal | ||
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| Rescue 12 - 1991 Ford F-450/Saulsbury Light Rescue (#291056) This apparatus was purchased from from Getzville, NY in 2001. R-12's equipment includes a full set of Hurst Extrication tools, a Pro-Air Breathing Air Fill Station, Haz-Mat Cleanup Materials, variious power and hand tools and a winch. |
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| Tanker 12 - 1984 GMC Brigadier/1997 Deep South - 350gpm/3000gal | ||
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| Tanker 12 - 1984 GMC Brigadier/1997 Deep South - 350gpm/3000gal | ||
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| Truck 12 - 2004 Ford F-550/Fontaine/ProTech/McGinley - 300gpm/400gal This apparatus was purchased using a FEMA Fire Grant. Truck 12 serves as a Quick Response Vehicle for brush fires and vehicle extrication. It's equipment includes a Bumper Mount RC Sidewinder Monitor, 3200W Generator, a Hurst Electric Pump, Hurst Spreaders "The Real Jaws of Life" and Hurst Cutters. |
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| Ladder 12 - 1988 Grumman Aerialcat 102ft Tower Ladder(#17944) - 1500gpm/250gal This rig was purchased from Savoy, Illinois 2008. |
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| Ladder 12 - 1988 Grumman Aerialcat 102ft Tower Ladder(#17944) - 1500gpm/250gal | ||
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| Former Ladder 12 - 1961 Dodge CN/Howe (#11070) - 1000gpm/250gal/65ft Grove Aerial This apparatus is a rare classic even in an area where Howe's were plentiful. This rig was purchased from Bluffton, IN in 1996 after it served their frontline for more than three decades. |
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| Former Ladder 12 - 1961 Dodge CN/Howe (#11070) - 1000gpm/250gal/65ft Grove Aerial | ||
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| Ambulance 12 - 1995 Ford E-350/1996 McCoy Miller This BLS unit is provided by Clinton County EMS, but is run by volunteers in Colfax. |
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| Special thanks to Department President Jamie Blacker for his help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures and for providing PTFD background and history. |
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