White River Township
Fire Department - Station 51

Located 20 miles Southwest of Indianapolis in Greenwood,
White River Township is a full-time department with more than 100 members. First started in 1953 as the Smith Valley VFD, it became the White River Township Fire Protection District in 1986. WRTFD now protects more than 30,000 Johnson County residents from it's 3 stations.

Engine - Ladder - Rescue - Battalion

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White River Township Fire Department Station 51 - Olive Branch Road at IN-135
White River Township Fire Department Station 51 - Olive Branch Road at IN-135
In late 2007, White River opened a new Station 51 with much more room for the crews and apparatus. With the new station's
arrival, some WRTFD apparatus were reassigned. 51's is now home to Engine 51, Ladder 51, Rescue 51 and Battalion 50.
 
Engine 51 - 2003 American LaFrance Eagle Pumper 1250gpm/500gal
Engine 51 - 2003 American LaFrance Eagle Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal
 
Engine 51 - 2003 American LaFrance Eagle Pumper 1250gpm/500gal
Engine 51 - 2003 American LaFrance Eagle Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal
 
Ladder 51 - 1999 KME 102' rear-mount platform - 2000gpm/150gal
Ladder 51 - 1999 KME Firecat 102' rear-mount platform - 2000gpm/150gal
 
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Ladder 51 - 1999 KME Firecat 102' rear-mount platform - 2000gpm/150gal
 
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Rescue 51 - 2005 Spartan Evolution/Saulsbury Walk-around Heavy Rescue w/Command Cab
This apparatus originally served as TSU-53 and was designed to serve as an incident command vehicle as well provide tactical
support and rehab for larger incidents. As former Rescue 51 (shown below) became worn from years of heavy use, the need to
update the department's Rescue truck became a larger priority. This apparatus was reassigned in 2008 and now serves as
WRTFD's Heavy Rescue truck .
 
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Rescue 51 - 2005 Spartan Evolution/Saulsbury Walk-around Heavy Rescue w/Command Cab
Rescue 51 runs on all fires, advanced extrication, tactical rescue and hazardardous materials calls throughout the district.
R-51's equipment includes extrication tools, rope and water rescue equipment, mobile lighting and a cascade system for
on-scene air support.
 
Battalion 5 - 2007 Ford Expedition XL Command Vehicle
Battalion 5 - 2007 Ford Expedition XL Command Vehicle
The Battalion Chief functions as the shift supervisor for the day and responds as the incident commander on multi-apparatus calls.
 
Rescue 51 - 1998 E-One Walk-around Heavy Rescue
Former Rescue 51 - 1998 E-One Cyclone II walk-around Heavy Rescue
R-51 is shown here prior to the department changing to a new graphics package in 2005.
 
Rescue 51 - 1998 E-One Walk-around Heavy Rescue
Former Rescue 51 - 1998 E-One Cyclone II walk-around Heavy Rescue
Rescue 51's is an incredibly capable truck that responds with HURST extrication equipment HURST PTO Simo-pump, a
full compliment of ground ladders, on-board pneumatic multi-use air, a 20kw PTO generator w/dual 200' reels, various
Hazardous Material supplies and equipment for tactical water and rope rescues.
 
Special thanks to FF/Engineers Bryan Arkins and Chad Witham for their help in arranging the apparatus for
these pictures and for providing department background and history.
 

White River Township Fire Department

White River Township Professional Firefighters Local 4252