Palmyra Township Volunteer Fire Department

Palmyra Township is located in the small town of Frichton, just east of Vincennes along US-50 in Knox County. Started in 1983, this relatively young department provides Fire and Rescue protection to approximately 2,000 people and 15 square miles of Palmyra Township.

Engine 8 - 2002 International/Pierce Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
Engine 8 - 2002 International/Pierce Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
Engine 8 is first due for all Fire calls.
 
First Response 8 - 1994 Ford F-350/Warner/Marco skid/HP/250gal/10gal foam
First Response 8 - 1994 Ford F-350/Warner/Marco skid/HP 250gal/10gal foam
First Response-8 is the first due for rescue/medical calls. It also serves as the department's Grass Rig.
 
Tanker 8 - 1981 International/TA Brouilette - 250gpm/1800gal

Tanker 8 - 1981 International/TA Brouilette - 250gpm/1800gal
TA Brouilette was a Vincennes welding/fabricating company that built a number of brush trucks and tankers for
departments in the area until they closed in 2002

 
Tanker 81 - 2002 International/Good Hope - 400gpm/3000gal
Tanker 81 - 2002 International/Good Hope - 400gpm/3000gal
 
Brush Truck 8 - 1974 Dodge/Stahl 250pmg/300gal
Brush Truck 8 - 1974 Dodge/Stahl 250pmg/300gal
 
Former Engine 8 - 1983 Ford C6000/FMC Pumper - 1000gpm/750gal
Former Engine 8 - 1983 Ford C6000/FMC Pumper - 1000gpm/750gal
Engine 8 was the first apparatus purchased for Palmyra Township when it started in 1983.