Nappanee Volunteer Fire Department

Nappanee is located north northeast of Indianapolis in southern Elkhart County along US-6 and IN-19. Nappanee is a volunteer department with a long history. The "Smoky Stovers" are named for an old comic strip character that was created by a Nappanee resident during the 1940's and 1950's. The department was given full license to use the logo to promote the Fire Department on all of their apparatus. Nappanee provides Fire and Rescue protection to the Town of Nappanee, including 6,000 residents and approximately 22 square miles.

Nappanee Fire Station - Downtown along IN-44
Nappanee Headquarters is home to a total of 10 apparatus. The numbering system for their rigs is quite unique,
each truck is numbered according to the year it was purchased.

Engine 97 - 1997 E-One Cyclone II Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal

Engine 97 is first due for all Fire calls.

Engine 74 - 1974 Mack Pumper - 1000gpm/500gal
Engine 74 is the second due Engine company for fires. When a larger incident or working fire occurs,
additional volunteers are called in for assistance.

Ladder 96 - 1996 E-One Cyclone 100' Rear-mount platform- 1500gpm/250gal

Tanker 79 - 1979 Ford/S&S - 2000gal
Tanker -79 is the first-out Tanker for this largely rural department.