Franklin Township Fire Department
Station 52 - Acton

In 1991 three separate volunteer departments of Wanamaker (Station 51), Acton (Station 52) and Bunker Hill (station 53) were consolidated into the Franklin Township Fire Department. Today FTFD includes 70 career personnel that provide, Fire, Tactical Rescue and ALS protection from five stations located across the Township in southeastern Marion County.

Station 552

Franklin Township Fire Department Station 552 - 11224 House Street - Acton
The 52's are located in the center of the small Town of Acton southeast of Indianapolis. The 52's is the furthest
southeast station in the county. Located just west of the Shelby County line, the "House Street Bullies" was previously home to four apparatus. The station now houses Engine and Ambulance 52.

 
Engine 552 - 2007 Seagrave Marauder II Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal

Engine 52 - 2007 Seagrave Marauder II Custom Pumper - 2000gpm/650gal
This fast and sharp new rig entered service in September 2007. It is setup as a Rescue Pumper and responds to fire,
extrication and medical assist calls.

 
Engine 552 - 2007 Seagrave Marauder II Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal

Engine 52 - 2007 Seagrave Marauder II Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal
Engine 552 was the first of two identical Seagrave Marauders delivered to the department in 2007.
It will be joined by Engine 555 when the new Station 555 opens in January 2008 on Thompson Rd.

 
E52 snow
Engine 52 - 2007 Seagrave Marauder II Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal
 
BLS Ambulance 52 - 2003 Ford E-450/Horton

BLS Ambulance 52 - 2003 Ford E-450/Horton
Station 52 is manned by 4 full-time personnel. When a medical call comes in, Ambulance 52 rolls with 2 FF/EMT's and can
be assisted by the remaining Engine crew as necessary. This rig previously served as Ambulance 51 before moving.

 
Former Ambulance 552 - 1998 Ford E-450/MedTec

Former Ambulance 556 - 1999 Ford E-450/MedTec
This rig formerly served as A-52 and then as a department reserve

 
Former Engine 52 - 1994 Pierce Saber Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal

Former Engine 52 - 1994 Pierce Saber Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
This engine was one of the first Pierce Sabers in Indiana. After 13 years of heavy use, it was replaced in
September 2007 with the Seagrave Marauder II Rescue Pumper shown above. It was sold by the department in 2007.

 
Special thanks to Lt. Tom Payne for his help in arranging for these pictures from Station 52!
 

Franklin Township Fire Department

Indianapolis Metropolitan Professional Firefighters Local 416