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LaCrosse
Volunteer Fire Department

The town of LaCrosse is located along US-421 in southwestern LaPorte County. Established in 1960, this all-volunteer department includes 20 members who respond to 85 calls each year. LVFD provides Fire, Rescue and BLS non-transport protection to 48 square miles including the Town of LaCrosse and Dewey & Prairie Townships.

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Engine 1041 - 1991 Spartan/Quality Fire Apparatus - 1250gpm/1000gal
E-1041 was purchased by LaCrosse in 2009 and put into service as their first-due apparatus for all Fire and MVA calls.
LaCrosse will be acquiring a new set of extrication equipment for this engine.

 

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Engine 1046 - 1988 Chevy Kodiak/S&S Rescue Pumper - 1000gpm/500gal
E-1046 is the second-due apparatus on all fires and car accidents and carries a second set of extrication equipment.
 
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Engine 1046 - 1988 Chevy Kodiak/S&S Rescue Pumper - 1000gpm/500gal
 
E1042
Former Engine 1042 - 1966 American LaFrance Pioneer Pumper - 750gpm/500gal
 
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Rescue 1063 - 1995 Chevy Surburban Medical Quick-Response Vehicle
R-1063 is a certified BLS non-transport unit that responds first-out on all EMS Assist calls and carries an AED.
 
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Tanker 1055 - 1993 International/ -2500 gal
This rig previously served as a septic truck before being converted to use as a fire tanker.
 
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Utility 1061 - 1992 Chevy 2500 4x4
1061 serves as the utility and support unit at Lacrosse. It carries a 4-bottle Cascade system, cribbing equipment and will soon be upgraded with 4 telescoping scene lights and a generator.
 
B1077
Brush 1077 - 1990 Chevy 2500 - 24HP pump/250gal
 

 

Special thanks to Captain Aaron Rust & President/FF Jason Petersfor their help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures and for providing the background and history for LVFD.

LaPorte County Emergency Dispatch