City of Washington Fire Department Historical Apparatus

When the new station 2 was built in 2000, it included an area to display Washington History including four historical fire
apparatus. This museum area is open to the public whenever firefighters are in house.

1878 Ahrens Mfg. Co./A.B. Latta 500gpm Steamer - Serial #202
This steamer actually served in Washington, Indiana and is believed to be the fourth made in the US of this size. For many years
it was kept in a local museum and was recently moved to the fire museum at station 2. It is in need of further restoration, but
has been kept in fairly good shape considering it's advanced age.

Elnora E1 - 1924 Graham Chemical Truck
This truck formerly served at nearby Elnora, Indiana VFD. It has been restored and is still used as a parade truck.

Engine 1 - 1953 American LaFrance 700 series Pumper - 1000gpm/250gal
Engine 1 served the department for more than 40 years when it was finally retired from reserve status in 1998.

Old Engine 3 - 1959 Maxim F Pumper 1000gpm/400gal tank
This truck formerly served as Engine 1 before being reassigned as Engine 3. E-3 was retired in 1998 from reserve status
and was sold to a collector from NY State in 2005.

This building was compelted in 1907 and served as WFD Station 2 at 1000 West Walnut Street until 1999. After the new
station was built right next door, the second story was removed and it was fitted with new trusses and an aluminum exterior.
It now serves as a city storage facility.

Special thanks to Frank Wegloski for these pictures and to Lt. Barry Andis for providing Washingotn history and background about these unique trucks.

Washington Fire Department