Frankton Volunteer Fire Department Frankton is located 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis
along IN-128 in central Madison County. Their district includes
the Town of Frankton, Lafayette Twp and northern portions of Jackson
Township. FVFD was established in 1951 and responds from two station
with their 6 apparatus. The 27 members of this all-volunteer department
provide fire and rescue protection to more than 7,000 residents |
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| Station 30 - Downtown
Frankton Station 30 serves as FVFD Headquarters and is home to three active and one parade apparatus. Local EMS service is provided by Frankton Ambulance Service, which is a separate civilian volunteer department. Their quarters are located behind this building. |
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| Engine
32 - 1989 E-One Cyclone Pumper #6713 - 1500gpm/1000gal E-32 is the first due apparatus for structure fires from Station 30. |
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| Engine
32 - 1989 E-One Cyclone Pumper #6713 - 1500gpm/1000gal Engine 32 was the first apparatus to deviate from their Omaha Orange paint scheme since the late 1960's. |
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| Rescue
35 - 2000 Ford F-350/Danko - 250gpm Hale HP pump/300gal - Light Rescue Rescue 35 is a multi-purpose apparatus for Station 30. It is first out for brush and field fires and also serves as the primary rescue truck. It's equipment includes a set of Phoenix extrication tools, cribbing and other various other firefighting tools. Inside the crew cab, three of the seats accomodate SCBA tanks. |
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| Tanker 37 - 1975
Chevy C65/S&S - 1650 gallons Tanker 37 originally served as Engine 31 with a completely different pumper body. In the 1990's it was taken down to the chassis and converted to the pure tanker you see here. |
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| Station 31- Far
southside just north of Anderson Station 31 is home to 3 FFD apparatus, a Frankton EMS Ambulance and a Madison County Hazmat Response Truck. It also shares quarters with the Lafayette Township Assessors Office in the front of the building. |
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| Engine
31 - 1995 Ford F-700/E-One Pumper #14007 - 1250gpm/1000gal Engine 31 is first due for all fire and rescue calls from Station 31. |
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| Engine 31 - 1995 Ford F-700/E-One Pumper #14007 - 1250gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Tanker 33 - 1981 GMC 7000/Welch/RPI 2000 gallon | ||
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| Tanker 34 - 1968
Chevy 50/Darley Water Hawk Tanker - 375gpm/1200gal This rig has been with the department through four decades. However, with a smooth running pump it can still help carry water in it's reserve role. |
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| Battalion 30 - 2001
Ford Expedition Command Vehicle Pimp my Chief's Truck! When was the last time you saw a Fire Truck with 20" wheels? Fire Chief Rob Amick drives this sharp Ford Expedition Command Truck which he generously leases to the department for just $1 a year. The truck carries a thermal imaging camera and other medical and firefighting equipment. |
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| Three generations of the Amick family (Rob, Evan and Bill) pose proudly in front of Frankton's original 1950 Howe pumper. This rig was purchased back from a private owner in 2004 by Bill Amick, a founding member of nearby Pipe Creek Fire. The truck will be deeded to Evan and is being refurbished and returned to it's rightful place as a parade truck for the department. |
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| Special thanks to Chief
Rob Amick, Asst. Chief Evan Amick and FF John for their help in arranging
for these pictures and providing the background and history of Frankton FD. |
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