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Princeton
Fire Territory The City of Princeton is located 26 miles north of Evansville along US-41 in Gibson County. In January 2006, Princeton and Patoka Township merged into a single Fire Territory. The combined department now includes 4 stations that provide Fire, Rescue, Hazmat and BLS protection to nearly 15,000 residents and 70 square miles. PFT is also second-due for all incidents at the huge Toyota pickup plant south of the city. |
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Rescue Engine 1 - 2005 Pierce Enforcer Custom Pumper - 1500gpm
Waterous Pump/750gal While this new rig has numerous new technologies including Pierce's TAK-4 suspension, most of the truck was designed as "old school." Princeton opted for hand operated turning valves and pump controls instead of the multiplexing electonics packages on so many new apparatus that could lead to electrical problems with the truck. |
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Rescue Engine 1 - 2005 Pierce Enforcer Custom Pumper - 1500gpm
Waterous Pump/750gal In early 2006, Rescue Engine 1 replaced Engine 1 and Rescue 4 for the department. It's larger compartments allow the engine to carry all of the extrication equipment from the rescue truck along with it's standard complement of firefighting equipment. This rig now provides a faster, safer and more capable response to all incidents for the firefighters from Station 1. |
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Ladder 1 - 1999 Pierce Dash 75' Rear-mount ladder - 1750gpm/250gal Formerly designated Truck 3, Ladder 1 is the first due aerial truck in the eastern portion of the territory including downtown Princeton. |
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Ladder 1 - 1999 Pierce Dash 75' Rear-mount ladder
- 1750gpm/250gal Ladder 1 at home in front of Station 1, 500 North Embree Street. Just west of downtown Princeton. |
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Investigation 1 - 1991 Ford E-350/Wheeled Coach After a busy life at Gibson County EMS, this rig was refurbished by department personnel and local businesses. Until March 2006 2006, it served as the PFD extrication and rescue truck. However, most of it's equipment was moved onto the new Rescue Engine 1, and it was then converted into PFT's dual-purpose Dive Rescue and Fire Investigation Truck. |
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Light & Air 1 - Chevy K30/Hoosier Mini Pumper - 500gpm/250gal This truck was purchased in 2000 from Warsaw, IN. It serves as PFT's third-due brush truck. However, its primary purpose is now scene lighting and extra air support unit. |
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Tanker 1 - 1980 International/Pierce 400gpm/1250gal This truck served as one of the first township apparatus at Station 4. It has now being kept in reserve at Station 1. |
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Tanker 1 - 1980 International/Pierce 400gpm/1250gal This truck served as one of the first township apparatus at Station 4. It has now being kept in reserve at Station 1. |
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Brush 1 - 2006 Kawasaki Mule 4x4 |
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Utility 1 - 1999 Chevy Suburban 4x4 |
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Chief Truck - 2006 Chevy Blazer Four identical vehicles now serve as response and take-home vehicles for Princeton Fire Chiefs including Operations, Training and Inspections. |
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Special thanks to FF's Matt Deputy and Mike Pflug for their help in arranging
the apparatus for these pictures! |
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