Indiana Fire Trucks: Indianapolis Fire Department

	Indianapolis Fire Department Station 19 *"The River Rats"* Foam Task Force & Southern Hazmat Decontamination Team Engine - Ladder - Tactical Hazmat Decon - Foam Truck


Indianapolis Fire Department Station 19 - 1004 South White River Parkway at I-70 - Near Southwest Side Opened: March 31, 1992 This building replaced their previous station on 1445 West Morris Street. One nice feature of this station was a drive-though bay for the ladder truck. However, the curved driveway into the back of the station was spec'd for 19's previous 40' long truck and not the current 48' American LaFrance, which is unfortunately too long to make the turn.


Engine 19 - 1999 Pierce Lance II Custom - 1500gpm Hale pump/500gal/40gal foam


Engine 19 at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Cookout during FDIC 2006 In 2006, it was determined that having plated numbers on the grills of the rigs might restrict airflow and nullify certain warranties of the trucks. Therefore, all numbers were removed. Some companies choose to place new numbers and graphics on the front of their rigs as shown here compared to the picture above.


Ladder 19 - 2001 American LaFrance Eagle/LTI 102' Rear-mount platform


Ladder 19 - 2001 American LaFrance Eagle/LTI 102' Rear-mount platform Ladder 19 has a twin at Station 6 & 10


Ladder 19 at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Cookout during FDIC 2006


Tactical 19 - 1993 Ford L-8000/SwapLoader/2006 Hazmat Decontamination Pod In April 2006, IFD put into service a new pod with separated compartments and roll-up doors along the side. This allows the crews to more easily extract only the equipment needed for a particular response. It also protects the equipment from sliding around when the pod is tilted back off the truck before removal. The cab will eventually be repainted red to match the Pod and the rest of the rigs at Station 19.


Tactical 19 - 1993 Ford L-8000/SwapLoader with 2006 Hazmat Decontamination Pod Tactical 19 is shown dropping it's pod as it does on scene during Hazmat incidents. Moving the pod to ground level allows for easier and more appropriate decontamination access and keeps any potential contaminants away from the truck portion. The pod remains tethered to the truck via electrical cables so that it can provide power for showers and other equipment while detached.


2006 Hazmat Decontamination Pod A unique view of the inside of the Decontamination Pod


Tactical 19 - 1993 Ford/Best Equipment/SwapLoader Tactical 19 with it's former all-white pod


Foam Truck 19 - 1989 International Flatbed This rig was reassigned from Station 10 to 19 in July 2006.


Members of the Hazmat Teams from Station 31 and 19 train on the Foam Truck.


Station 19 apparatus responding north on West Street to a Hazardous Materials call out.

Special Thanks to the crew from "B" shift for their help in moving the apparatus around for pictures.

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