Center Township
Emergency Services

Center Township's Fire District is a small donut-shaped band around the City of Muncie in Delaware County. In 2000 the township trustees opted to create it's own fire department instead of continuing its service contract with MuniceCenter Township Emergency Services operates from two stations that protect residential, rural, commercial, and industrial areas. CTES includes a combination of paid and volunteer status protecting ten square miles of area 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Rescue Engine 12 - 2004 Sutphen Shield Series Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal
Rescue Engine 12 - 2004 Sutphen Shield Series Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal
 
Rescue Engine 12 - 2004 Sutphen Shield Series Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal
Rescue Engine 12 - 2004 Sutphen Shield Series Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal
Engine 12 and it's twin Engine 13 were the first brand new engines purchased by the department. Engine 12 is first
due for fires, rescue and all BLS/ALS calls. Engine12 carries Phoenix rescue tools, Cairns Pioneer SCBA, along
with a full complement of EMS equipment and a defibrillator.
 
Ladder 12 - 1981 Sutphen 95ft mid-mount Tower Ladder - 1500gpm/300gal
Ladder 12 - 1981 Sutphen 95' Mid-mount platform - 1500gpm/300gal
Ladder 12 is the primary ladder company for Center Township. This truck had an off-chassis complete refurb in 2003
and is basically new from the cab back. Ladder 12 originally serves as St. Louis, Missouri's Ladder Company 6
prior to it's purchase by Center Township.
 
Tanker 12 - 1983 Ford/Quality Tanker 475gpm/2000gal
Tanker 12 - 1983 Ford/Quality Tanker - 475gpm/2000gal
 
Snorkel 13 - 1974 Seagrave/Pierce 85' Snorkel 1250gpm/300gal

Snorkel 13 - 1974 Seagrave/Pierce 85' Snorkel - 1250gpm/300gal
Snorkel 13 responds from Center Townships southside station on all structure fires. Due to Center Township's
combination status, Snorkel 13 is sent north whenever Engine 12 responds to a fire run. This provides the fastest on-scene
response of a ladder and engine company.
 
ALS Rescue Engine 13 - 2004 Sutphen Shield Series Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal tank
Rescue Engine 13 - 2004 Sutphen Shield Series Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal tank
Engine 13 responds to a mixed industrial, residential and rural district on the southside of Muncie.
 
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Rescue Engine 13 - 2004 Sutphen Shield Series Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal tank
 
Squad 13 - 1988 Ford C6000/Grumman Firecat - 1250gpm/1000gal/50gal foam
Engine 14 - 1988 Ford C6000/Grumman Firecat - 1250gpm/1000gal/50gal foam
 
Tanker 13 - 1987 S&S/GMC 475gpm/2000gallon
Tanker 13 - 1987 S&S/GMC 475gpm/2000gallon
 
Special Thanks to Safety Officer Scott Lyon for his help in arranging for these pictures.

Center Township Fire Department