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Fire Department Chesterfield is located 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis along I-69 and IN-32 in eastern Madison County. First established in 1926, this volunteer department now includes 36 members who respond to an average of 750 runs each year. CUTFD provides Fire, Rescue, BLS, Hazmat and Water Rescue protection to 10,000 residents and 19.5 square miles including Union Township and the Town of Chesterfield. The department's yellow apparatus come from a time in the mid-1970's when Madison County's departments were assigned different colors so they could easily be identified on mutual aid scenes. |
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| Chesterfield-Union Township Fire Station 50 - IN-32 Completed in 2002, this large station boasts 12 apparatus bays and is home to all 10 CUTFD apparatus. |
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| Engine 54 - 2002 American LaFrance Eagle Custom Pumper (#K43207) - 1500gpm
Hale pump/1000gal Engine 54 serves as the first due engine company on all structure fires. It is generally the third apparatus out (behind Ambulance 51 and Rescue 59) on accidents and extrication incidents. |
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| Engine 54 - 2002 American LaFrance Eagle Custom Pumper (#K43207) - 1500gpm/1000gal | |||||
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| Ladder 55 "For Pride, Not Pay" - 2008 Seagrave Marauder II 100ft Aerial (#85144) - 2000gpm/300gal Ladder 55 entered service in March 2009 as the department first-ever Ladder Truck. This rig is used primarily as a traditional truck company, but can also be used as a Quint as needed. L55 is second-due to all structure fires within Chesterfield and third-due for rural responses without hydrants. |
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| Ladder 55 "For Pride, Not Pay" - 2008 Seagrave Marauder II 100ft Aerial (#85144) - 2000gpm/300gal When CUTFD designed the graphics for their new trucks, they wanted something that honored their predecessors in a unique but respectful way. The Indiana Flag bursting through the side of the truck was custom designed by Square 1 Graphics to honor a Hoosier Heritage of Brave Firefighters. |
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| Engine 56 (xE55) - 1994 HME/3D Pumper (#2482) - 1250gpm Hale Pump/750gal Engine 56 served as Chesterfield/Union's frontline engine until Engine 54 was purchased. It continues to serve as the second-due engine and is well-liked by department personnel. |
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| Engine 56 (xE55) - 1994 HME/3D Pumper (#2482) - 1250gpm Hale Pump/750gal | |||||
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| Grass 57 - 1990 Ford F-350 - 250gpm/300gal This rig also pulls the dive trailer for water incidents. Chesterfield/Union Township may be the only all-volunteer department in the state with a dive rescue team. |
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| Grass 57 - 1990 Ford F-350 - 250gpm/300gal 57 is seen here while working a multi-department field fire on Halloween 2008. |
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| Tanker 58 "Here Comes Your Water!" - 2007 Freightliner M2-112/2008 US Tanker - 1000gpm/3000gal While most of Chesterfield is covered by Hydrants, Tanker 58 runs water to the surrounding rural areas of Union Township. It is second-due for structure fires in rural areas behind Engine 54. |
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| Tanker 58 "Here Comes Your Water!" - 2007 Freightliner M2-112/2008 US Tanker - 1000gpm/3000gal | |||||
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| Rescue 59 "The Science of Alternatives" - 2008 Seagrave Marauder II partial walk-in Heavy Rescue (#19907) Rescue 59 is first due on all extrications and rescue calls at CUTFD. Custom-designed by the department, it includes a partial walk-in compartment where the dive team can dress/undress. This sharp truck has seating for 6 and includes a wide variety of Tactical Rescue equipment. The Dive Team's boat and additional equipment are brought to scene in a separate trailer as needed. |
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| Rescue 59 - 2008 Seagrave Marauder II partial walk-in Heavy Rescue (#19907) | |||||
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| BLS Ambulance 51 - 2005 Ford E450/Braun ALS service is provided by Rural/Metro while Chesterfield/Union Township provides BLS protection with this Ambulance. |
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| BLS Ambulance 52 - 1996 Ford E-350/MedTec 52 is the second-due and reserve ambulance at CUTFD. |
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| Battalion 50 - 2004 Ford Expedition Command Vehicle The highest ranking available officer responds in this unit to all fires and serious accidents as the incident commander. A safety officer is usually designated on scene from a second-due apparatus or neigboring mutual aid department. |
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| Special Thanks to Chief Dave Gillespie, Deputy Chief Jamey Burrows & Captain Todd
Rielage for their help in arranging for these photographs and for providing the background and history of CUTFD! |
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