Straughn Fire-Rescue

The Town of Straughn is located 50 miles east of Indianapolis along US-36 in western Henry County. Organized in 1940, this all-volunteer department includes 10 members who respond to approximately 70 runs each year. SVFD provides Fire, Rescue and Medical First-Responder protection to the 20 square miles including the Town of Straughn and the southern half of Dudley Township. SVFD also has a dual-response arrangement with nearby New Lisbon.

Station

Straughn Fire Station - Main Street/US-36
 
Engine 91
Engine 91 - 2004 Freightliner M2/E-One Pumper (#128370) - 1250gpm/1000gal
 
tk95
Tanker 95 - 1981 International/late 80's local(Franklin) - 150gpm/3000gal
This large rig was purchased from the City of Franklin in 2002. It responds second-due for all fires.
 
R96
Rescue 96 - 1989 Ford Bronco Medic
 
b97
Brush 97 - 1988 Chevy K30/Midwest - 250gpm/400gal
This apparatus was purchased from Cambridge City, Indiana in 2007.
 
Special Thanks to Chief William Smucker for his help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures and for providing Straughn VFD background and history