Schererville Fire Department

Schereville is located 30 miles southeast of Chicago at the crossroads of US-30 and US-41 in central Lake County. St. John provides Fire, Rescue and ALS protection to the Town of Schereville, including approximately 30,000 residents and 18 square miles. Schereville is a 48-person combination department with at least four full-time FF/Paramedics on each shift supplemented by volunteers and full-time chiefs.

Station 2 - Cline Avenue at Joliet Street - Schererville FD Headquarters
When Schererville replaced municipal buildings in their downtown area, Station 1 was demolished. Since then Station 2 has
served as SFD Headquarters. A full-time crew of four FF/Paramedics are on duty here 24/7. They respond with the most
appropriate apparatus. Station 2 is home to Tower 1, Engine 4, Brush 1, Ambulances 1 & 2 and the Shift Commander.

Tower 1 - 2002 Pierce Dash - 100' rear-mount platform - 2000gpm/500gal
Tower 1 responds as the department's aerial unit throughout the town.

Tower 1 - 2002 Pierce Dash - 100' rear-mount platform - 2000gpm/500gal

Engine 4 - 1996 KME Excel Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
Engine 4 is the first due engine for fires and rescue calls from Station 2. This rig is equipped with heavy
extrication equipment as well as firefighting gear.

Engine 4 - 1997 KME Excel Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal

Engine 3 - 1991 Pierce Dash Pumper - 1250gpm/750gal
Engine-3 is the first due apparatus from Station 3 on the Town's southeast side.

ALS Ambulances 1 & 2 - 2006 Freightliner M2/American LaFrance Medic Master
These twin rigs were delivered to the department in the fall of 2006. Both currently respond from station 2
with two FF/Paramedics on board.

ALS Ambulance 2 - 2006 Freightliner M2/American LaFrance Medic Master

Shift Commander 8055 - 2007 Chevy Tahoe Police Interceptor
This quick vehicle is decked out with the same engine and suspension package as the Indiana State Police. During each shift,
this vehicle responds from Station 2 with either the SFD Shift Commander or the Captain in charge that day. An identical
vehicle was purchased for the Assistant Chief as a take-home and response vehicle.

Not yet pictured: Chief 1 - Ford Expedition, Asst. Chief - Chevy Tahoe, Brush 1 - 2007 Chevy 2500 4x4
Engine 2 - 1986 Pierce Arrow