Munster Fire Department

The Town of Munster is located 23 miles southeast of Chicago in western Lake County along I-80. Munster provides Fire and Rescue protection to the City of Munster, including 22,000+ residents and approximately 7.5 square miles. 60 volunteer members respond from three fire stations. EMS Service is provided locally by private ambulance services.

Engine 2225 - 2007 American LaFrance Eagle Custom Rescue Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal
Engine 2225 is first out apparatus for most fire and rescue calls from Headquarters on the Town's northside.

Engine 2225 - 2007 American LaFrance Eagle Custom Rescue Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal

Engine 2222 - 1979 Mack - 1500gpm/750gal
Engine 2222 is the second-out Engine Company for Fire & Rescue calls on the city's north side. It will be replaced in
September 2007 with a new Pumper from Custom Fire Apparatus. While it's cab is small, this rig is still a favorite with it's crews.

Engine 2223 - 1987 Mack/Boyer Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal
Engine 3 was reassigned in 2007 and is now the second due pumper from Headquarters.

Engine 2223 - 1987 Mack/Boyer Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal
Engine 3 responds to a building alarm on Calumet Avenue just down the street from Station 2.

Former Engine 2225 - 1977 Mack CF600/1995 - 2000gpm/750gal
Refurbished in 1995, this engine has the pressure necessary to supply the Tower Ladder on larger structure fires.
It was replaced by a new American LaFrance Eagle Pumper in the spring of 2007 and was sold by the department.

Battalion Chief - Chevy Suburban Command Vehicle
Munster has a full time Fire Chief as well as a part time Fire Fighter/Inspector. The department is currently staffed by
60 volunteer members. However, 12 of these members work for the Town of Munster's department of parks and public works,
which allows for a quick response when fire calls come in during the day.

Car 2245 - Chevy Suburban Command Vehicle - Fire Inspections