Crown Point Fire-Rescue

The city of Crown Point & Center Township are located in central Lake County, 20 miles southeast of Chicago in Northwest Indiana. Crown Point serves as the county seat and was the first town in Indiana to have an electric traffic light. Responding from a single central station, Crown Point and Center Township apparatus combine to protect approximately 38 square miles. Started in 1873, Crown Point Fire-Rescue has a combination of 21 full-time Firefighter/Paramedics, 50 volunteers, and 6 Administrative Chiefs. CPFR provides protection to 32,000+ residents. Crown Point is the fastest growing city in Lake County and in the region.
ALS Engine 1515 - 2007 Pierce Lance Rescue/Pumper - 1500gpm/750 gal
ALS Engine 1515 - 2007 Pierce Lance Rescue/Pumper - 1500gpm/750 gal
This sharp engine responds first-due to most incidents within the city limits. It carries Amkus extrication
tools and advanced life support equipment.
 
ALS Engine 1515 - 2007 Pierce Lance Rescue/Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal
ALS Engine 1515 - 2007 Pierce Lance Rescue/Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal
 
Engine 1511 - 1993 Pierce Lance II - 1250gpm/750gal

Engine 1511 - 1993 Pierce Lance II - 1250gpm/750gal
Engine 1511 is second due to all fires and accidents/rescues within the city of Crown Point. All of Crown Point's latest Engines
were ordered with extended cabs to cover the mid-mount pump panel and provide better visualization to the engineer at fire scenes.
While this is fairly common in places like Wisconsin and Minnesota, this is a unique setup for Indiana.
 
Engine 1511 - 1993 Pierce Lance II - 1250gpm/750gal
Engine 1511 - 1993 Pierce Lance II - 1250gpm/750gal
Engine 1511 is now second due to all fires and third due to accidents/rescues within the city of Crown Point.
 
Truck 1521 - 1994 KME 102' Aerialcat = 2000gpm/250gal
Truck 1521 - 1994 KME Aerialcat 102' Rear-mount platform - 2000gpm/250gal
This apparatus is nicknamed "Little Billy" after a firefighter who worked hard to bring this truck to Crown Point,
but passed away shortly before it's arrival.
 
Rescue 1531 - 1996 HME/Saulsbury Walk-around Heavy Rescue
Rescue 1531 - 1996 HME/Saulsbury Walk-around Heavy Rescue
 
Rescue 1531 - 1996 HME/Saulsbury Walk-around Heavy Rescue
Rescue 1531 - 1996 HME/Saulsbury Walk-around Heavy Rescue
Rescue 1531 is first due to all accidents, extrications and Hazardous Materials incidents. It is also equipped with
extra air tanks, a cascade system for refilling tanks and can provide additional scene lighting for night incidents.
 
Center Township Engine 1514 - 1989 Pierce Lance Pumper - 1250gpm/750gal
Center Township Engine 1514 - 1989 Pierce Lance Pumper - 1250gpm/750gal
Engine 4 is first due to all fires within the rural areas of Center Twp in southern Lake County. It is setup for rural fires
with pond intake hoses and other equipment. It can also serve as a reserve engine when maintenance is necessary.
 
Center Township Engine 1514 - 1989 Pierce Lance Pumper - 1250gpm/750gal
Center Township Engine 1514 - 1989 Pierce Lance Pumper - 1250gpm/750gal
 
Tanker 1541 - 1979 International/Darley/Indiana Tanks - 1000gpm/2800gal
Tanker 1541 - 1979 International/Darley/Indiana Tanks - 1000gpm/2800gal
Tanker 1541 is still used regularly to provide water in the more rural eastern sections of Center Township.
 
Engine 1512 - Classic 1979 Mack CF Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal
Former Engine 1512 - 1979/1990 Mack CF Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal
Engine 1512 was retired with the arrival of 1515. This rig was updated in the 1990's with a new engine and
automatic transmission to make for a smoother ride and better fit for the driver in the shallow cab. It continued to serve as
the department's primary reserve apparatus through 2007.
 
 

Special thanks to FF's Mike Kowal & Erik Schmitt for their help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures. Also special
thanks to Mark Baumgardner, Jr. for keeping us updated on history and descriptions of the Crown Point apparatus.

Crown Point Fire Department