Howe
Volunteer
Fire Department
The town of Howe is located 50 miles east of South Bend along I-80 and the Michigan state border in northern LaGrange County. Established in 1938, this all-volunteer department includes 28 personnel who provide Fire, Rescue and medical first-responder protection from their downtown station. Howe Fire Rescue protects 4,500 residents and 64 square miles including 10 miles of I-80. EMS is provided by LaGrange County EMS.
Howe Fire Station - IN-120 - Downtown Howe
Stacked tightly into this station are all five of Howe's frontline apparatus. A new, larger station is being considered for the near future.
Stacked tightly into this station are all five of Howe's frontline apparatus. A new, larger station is being considered for the near future.
Engine 41 - 1996 International 4900/E-One Rescue Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
Engine 41 is first-due for most incidents at Howe.
Engine 41 is first-due for most incidents at Howe.
Engine 41 - 1996 International 4900/E-One Rescue Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
Rescue 40 - 1994 Ford Super-Duty/Marque
This former ambulance is used to carry the department extrication and other rescue
This former ambulance is used to carry the department extrication and other rescue
Truck 45 - 2001 Ford F-250 4x4 Grass Rig - 250gpm/200gal
Tanker 46 - 1976 GMC/Local Built - 2400gallons
Tanker 47 - 1999 International 4900/Local Built - 3000gal
Special thanks to FF Christopher Manns for his help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures
and for providing the background and history for Howe VFD.
and for providing the background and history for Howe VFD.
