East Chicago Fire Department
Stations 1-2

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 1 - 3901 Indianapolis Boulevard
Station 1 serves as department headquarters. It is home to Engine 1, Truck 1, Medic 2562 and Squad 2

Engine 1 - 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 - 2001 American LaFrance Eagle/3D Pumper #3297 - 1500gpm Waterous Pump/500gal
Station 1 serves as Department Headquarters and is the city's largest station. It is home to 4 apparatus as well as all of the adminstrative positions.

Truck 1 - 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 - 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.

Medic 2562 - 2007 Ford E-450/Horton ALS Ambulance
While 2561 is pictured here, it's exact twin is 2562 which now responds from East Chicago's Fire Station. EC's EMS Division
merged back together with their Fire Division to provide complete EMS responses

Assistant Chief - 2004 GMC Suburrban - Command Vehicle

East Chicago Fire Department Station 2 - Michigan Avenue at Guthrie Street
Station 2 is located in a heavily industrial section of the city near Inland Steetl and the waterfront.
This 2-bay, drive-though station house is home to Engine 2 and Rescue 1.

Engine 2 - 2007 American LaFrance Eagle Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
In late 2007, Engines 2 & 3 were replaced by identical American LaFrance Eagle Custom Pumpers.
Engine 2 is shown here the day of it's arrival at ECFD.

Rescue 1 - 2003 American LaFrance Eagle Custom Walk-around Heavy Rescue
Rescue 1 responds to extrications and technical rescues throughout the city. At the suggestion of their Captain and Assistant.Chief,
three round logos on Rescue 1's side doors reflect the old mascots and logos of the three East Chicago High Schools that have
now merged into one. This beautiful rig is an enormous rolling tool box. It is stocked with all of the equipment necessary for quick
action, regardless of the type of Rescue call.

Rescue 1 is staffed by two proud crew members on each shift that are specially trained in Tactical Rescue and
Hazardous Materials response.

East Chicago Fire Department