Indiana Fire Trucks: Pendleton Volunteer Fire Department

Pendleton Volunteer Fire Department Pendleton is located 43 miles north northeast of Indianapolis along IN-38 in southeastern Madison County. Established in 1904, this all-volunteer department provides Fire, Rescue and ALS protection to the 4,000+ residents of Pendleton and Fall Creek Township.


Pendleton Fire Station - South State Street Located in downtown along IN-38, Pendleton's Central Fire Station was dedicated in 2002. This large station has 10 apparatus bays and the last two on the left are double stacked! This sharp and modern firehouse is home to all of PVFD's Fire Apparatus, three Pendleton EMS units and the department's antique parade engine (located in an 11th door behind the tree).


Engine 87 - 2007 Seagrave Marauder II Custom Rescue Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal Engine 87 is the first due for most fire calls within PFD's response area. It is equipped with Hurst extrication tools, a cab-mounted light tower and a variety of ground ladders: 1-35ft, 1-24ft, 1-28ft folding roof ladder, 2-12ft folding ladders, 1- 14ft roof ladder.


Engine 87 - 2007 Seagrave Marauder II Custom Rescue Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal


Engine 86 - 1995 KME Excel Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal Engine 86's combination of a shorter wheelbase chassis and 1000 gallon tank required the uniquely taller hose bed on this rig.


Engine 85 - 1992 Pierce Lance II Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal Since the department does not have a dedicated aerial device, both Engines 85 & 86 run as "Quads." Each Engine is equipped with additional 35' ground ladders that allow access to 2-3 story buildings from the ground.


Engine 86 - 1995 KME Excel Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal


Rescue 84 - 1995 Freightliner FL-70/KME - Medium walk-around Rescue


Rescue 84 - 1995 Freightliner FL-70/KME - Medium walk-around Rescue


Tanker 88 - 1988 GMC Brigadier/S&S 500gpm/2500gal


Brush 89 - 2005 Chevy 3500 4x4 - 250gpm/200gal


Command 80 - 2006 Ford Excursion 4x4 - Chief's vehicle This rig rotates as a take-home vehicle between the Chief and three Assistant Chiefs. Equipped with BLS equipment, a thermal imaging camera and other firefighting and command gear, this truck is ready for action at all times.


Engine 1 - 1939 Diamond T/Howe Pumper This rig was purchased for $3,757 after an explosion leveled the Pendleton Town Hall in January 1939.


Engine 1 - 1939 Diamond T/Howe Pumper Engine 1 is the original apparatus purchased by the department after the 1939 explosion leveled Town Hall including the entire fire department and their trucks. It continues to be housed in it's own time capsule apparatus bay within the PFD station. It has been well maintained by department personnel and is used for parades and other public functions.


Madison County Mobile Communications Unit - 2005 Freightliner/MBF Command Truck While kept at Pendleton's station, this large rig is operated by the Madison County Emergency Management Association (EMA). It responds county-wide upon request from the Incident Commander on major incidents where communication is vital. This command truck includes a meeting area, restroom and desks with phones, computers, TVs and various reference materials.

Special thanks to FF Kurtiss McKissick for his assistance in arranging the apparatus for these photos and for provding department background and history!

	Pendleton Volunteer Fire Department