Topeka Fire Department
Topeka
is located 43 miles northwest of Fort Wayne in southern LaGrange County.
This volunteer department provides fire and rescue response from it's
single station. Topeka protects the Town of Topeka and the Townships
of Eden & Coolspring, including 78 square miles
and nearly 8,000 residents.
Engine 31 is the first our engine on all fires calls.
Rescue Engine 32 - 2004 KME Excel Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal
Engine 32 was the first custom-cab ever purchased at TVFD. While 2nd
due for fire runs, it is first our for auto entrapments
during the day and 2nd out at night. It includes a full set of extrication
and rescue tools.
Engine 33 -
1977 Ford 900/Pirsch - 1000gpm/1000 tank
Engine 33 is the last of TVFD's rigs to sport their previous lime green
color scheme.
Rescue 30 includes room for 9 Firefighters with large rehab and command areas. It's equipment includes a full set of rescue
tools & air bags, a Cascade system & extra air bottles, EMS equipment and a thermal imaging camera. Rescue 30 is first
out on Auto Entrapment at night and 2nd out during the day behind Rescue Engine 32.
Grass 35 serves dual roles as an EMS 1st responder unit and to help extinguish brush and field fires.
