Vigo Township Fire Department

The City of Bicknell is located 106 miles southwest of Indianapolis in northeastern Knox County. Organized in 1976, this all-volunteer department includes 15 members that respond to approximately 100 runs each year from their single station. VTFD provides Fire, Rescue and First Responder Medical protection to nearly 500 residents and 45 square miles in the southernmost portions of Vigo Township around the city of Bicknell. Nearby Edwardsport covers thie middle portion of the Township while Sandborn protects the northern area.

Vigo Township Fire Department Apparatus Fleet
All of these apparatus are located at the department's single fire station located on Wheatland Avenue at Main Street in Bicknell.

Engine 17 - 2007 Sterling Acterra/Ferrara Pumper/Tanker - 1250gpm/1250gal

Engine 17 - 2007 Sterling Acterra/Ferrara Pumper/Tanker - 1250gpm/1250gal

Rescue 17 - 1991 Ford F-450/EVI - Walk-around Light Rescue
This apparatus was purchased from Calistoga, California in 2003.

Special Thanks to FF's Schyler Clark, Scott Wallace, and Asst Chief Robert Lemons for their help in arranging the
apparatus and providing department background and history.