Swayzee Volunteer Fire
Department, Inc/

The only "Swayzee" in the world, the Town of Swayzee is located west of Marion along IN-13 and IN-35 in western Grant County. Established in 1951, this all volunteer department includes 16 members and 6 apparatus. SVFD provides Fire and Rescue protection to the Town of Swayzee and Sims Township. They also provide Rescue services to portions of nearby Liberty and Franklin Townships.

Swayzee Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Station - IN-13 in Downtown Swayzee
This building faces east along Main Street and is home to all 6 of Swayzee VFD's apparatus.

Pump 3 - 2006 International/Pierce Contender Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal

Pump 3 - 2006 International/Pierce Contender Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal

Rescue 4 - 1999 Freightliner FL-70/2000 E-One Street - Walk-in Light Rescue
Rescue 4, aka "The Squad" served briefly as an ambulance in Alabama. SVFD then purchased it and converted it into a
rescue and manpower vehicle. The roll-up compartment conceals a full set of extrication and various rescue tools. Inside the
converted box there are additional compartments as well as 5 additional seats with SCBA's for transporting firefighters to incidents.

Rescue 4 - 1999 Freightliner FL-70/2000 E-One Street - Walk-in Light Rescue

Pump 1 - 1988 GMC/FMC Pumper - 1000gpm/1000gal
Pump 1 previously served as the department's Engine Company. It is now the second-due pumper for structure fires and
the first due for car fires.

Pump 1 - 1988 GMC/FMC Pumper - 1000gpm/1000gal

Pump 2 - 1974 International/Pierce/1999 RPI 4x4 Mini-Pumper - 250gpm/250gal
Pump 2 serves as the Grass and Lighting Truck for SVFD. It responds for scene lighting on night incidents and can roam
the farmland and other rural areas surrounding the town to fight brush and field fires.

Pump 2 - 1974 International/Pierce/1999 RPI 4x4 Mini-Pumper - 250gpm/250gal

Tanker 5 - 1998 GMC Topkick/S&S - 500gpm/1800gal
Tanker 5 responds as the 2nd-out apparatus for structure fires and is the first-due tanker for other incidents.

Tanker 5 - 1998 GMC Topkick/S&S - 500gpm/1800gal

Tanker 6 - 1966 Ford N 700/American Fire Apparatus - 1200 gallons
This classic rig was purchased new more than 40 years ago! It has been well-maintained by the department and continues
to serve as the second-due tanker when needed.

Tanker 6 - 1966 Ford N 700/American Fire Apparatus - 1200 gallons
This truck is now called out as Tanker 6 but still reflects it's original designation of No. 3 from long ago.

Special Thanks to FF James Trusty and Asst. Chief David Prickett for their help in arranging for these pictures and providing department history and information.