East Chicago Fire Department
Station 1 - Headquarters

The City of East Chicago is located just 21 miles southeast of Chicago along Lake Michigan. It includes a mix of residential, commercial and industrial properties. East Chicago is home to Inland Steel, one of the largest steel production facilities in the US. It is also home to one of the largest BP oil refineries in the country. East Chicago's career department includes more than 100 firefighters that respond to Fire, Hazmat and Tactical Rescue and EMS from 4 stations. East Chicago protects more than 35,000 residents over 18 square miles.

East Chicago Central Fire Station - 3901 Indianapolis Boulevard
Station 1 serves as ECFD Headquarters and is the city's largest station. This firehouse is home to Engine 1, Truck 2, Squad 2,
the Assistant Chief truck, two reserve ambulances, the Air/Light trailer and various special operations administration vehicles.

Engine 1 (2511) - 2001 American LaFrance Eagle/3D Pumper #3297 - 1500gpm Waterous Pump/500gal
Engine 1 was originally manufactured as part of a 6 pumper order for the City of Chicago, before being reassigned at the last
minute to fill the needs at East Chicago. Engine 1's twin is at Engine 4. One of the 6 rigs stayed at CFD as Engine 23. The other three went to Baltimore County, Maryland where they were repainted and reassigned as Engines 2, 4 and 6.

Engine 1 (2511) - 2001 American LaFrance Eagle/3D Pumper #3297 - 1500gpm Waterous Pump/500gal

Truck 1 (2521) - 1995 Pierce Lance 100' Platform Aerial #8865 - 1500gpm/200gal
Aerial Company 1 is manned by a District Chief and 3 FF's. It is one of 2 truck companies and responds to all fires
north of the railroad tracks that split the city.

Truck 1 (2521) - 1995 Pierce Lance 100' Platform Aerial #8865 - 1500gpm/200gal
East Chicago's leadership is arranged differently from many departments. There is no Lieutenant rank, therefore a Captain
serves as the officer for each Engine Company. A District Chief rides on each of the two Aerial units, thus immediately providing
a chief on scene at all working fires. One of the two Assistant Chiefs or the Chief of the Department may also be dispatched
for larger incidents

Squad 2 - 2002 American LaFrance Metropolitan/Rescue Master Walk-around Medium Rescue
While it carries some standard rescue equipment, Squad 2 serves primarily as the Hazardous Materials and Special Operations
Unit throughout the city. With all of the heavy industry and busy traffic corridors, this company keeps busier than most.

Reserve Medic 2561 - 2007 Ford E-450/Horton ALS Ambulance
This rig has an exact twin at Station 2. It now serves as the department's reserve ambulance and Station 1. East Chicago's
EMS Division merged back together with their Fire Division in 2007 to provide complete EMS responses across the city.

Assistant Chief - 2004 GMC Suburban - Command Vehicle
This apparatus was replaced in July 2009 with a GMC Envoy.

East Chicago Fire Department