Elkhart Township Fire Department

Elkhart Township surrounds the city of Goshen in southern Elkhart County. This combination department was first organized in 1947. Elkhart Township's 3 stations provide Fire and Rescue protection to the Township's residents. ALS service is provided by
Goshen Fire Department.

Elkhart Township Fire Department Station 1 - Egbert & Maple just off IN-15
Located in the Waterford Mills section on Goshen's southside, Elkhart Township's current station was built in 1960.
Once full-time firefighter is stationed here 24/7 and is supplemented by 32 volunteers.

Engine 11 - 2005 KME Excel Rescue Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal/25gal foam

Tanker 12 - 2000 Mack RD/1980 Bluegrass - 3000 gallons

Brush 13 - 1997 Chevy K2500/Elkhart Township Custom 200gpm/200gal

Elkhart Township Fire Department Station 2 - South 22nd & Dykstra St just off IN-4
Station 2 was originally built in 1964 with an addition in 2000. It protects Goshen's northeast side and is home to Engine 21,
Ladder 21 and Tanker 21.

Engine 21-1998 KME Excel Rescue Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal

Ladder 21 - 2002 KME Firefox 75' rear-mount ladder - 1500gpm/650gal water/25gal foam

Tender 25 - 2007 Freightliner M2/US Tanker - 250gpm/3000gal

Engine 31 - 1990 Ford C/KME Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal
.The oldest engine in the fleet, Engine 31 is scheduled to be replaced by a custom cab engine in 2008.

Not yet pictured: Elkhart Township Fire Department Station 3 - Sout Greene Road & West Lincoln Avenue
Elkhart Township's third station was built in 1992 and protects the west side of Goshen.
This unmanned station is home to Engine 31.

Special Thanks to Chief Steve Chupp for his help in arranging these pictures.

Elkhart Fire Department