Winona Lake
Volunteer Fire Department

The Town of Winona Lake is located immediately south of Warsaw along Kings Highway in central Kosciusko County. Winona Lake's volunteer members provide Fire, Rescue and Medical First-Responder protection to 3.2 square miles and 4,000 residents. WLFD also protects Grace College & Theological Seminary including approximately 1300 students.
Station

Winona Lake Fire Station - Kings Highway and 7th Street
The community of Winona Lake is a beautiful lake-front community just across the tracks from Warsaw. This firehouse is
home to all 6 of WLFD's apparatus.

 
E 152
Engine 152 - 1995 International/E-One Pumper(#15175) - 1250gpm/1000gal
This truck was purchased in 2001 and serves as the department's first-due pumper.
 
E153
Engine 153 - 1990 Ford C/1991 Grumman Pumper (#18569) - 1250gpm/1000gal
 
Brush 154 ds
Brush 154 - 2006 Chevy K2500/FD Custom - 125gpm/110gal
 
TK 155
Tanker 155 - 1999 International/2000 S&S - 500gpm/3000gal
 
L157
Ladder 157 - 1984 Chevy C70/American LaFrance(#7700) - 1000gpm/400gal/55ft
This apparatus began it's career in Bremen, IN as a 3-section, 75ft aerial. However, when the middle section cracked, it was removed and condensed to a a 55ft length as shown here.
 
R158
Rescue 158 - 2006 John Deere Gator/Baja Modular Concepts with MedBed
This vehicle was donated by US Smokeless Tobacco (one of many provided to fire departments). It is used for medical response and rescues along the miles of hiking & riding trails surrounding the lake.
 
Special thanks to Chief Jason Blocher for his help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures and for providing background and history for Silver Lake VFD.