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Polk Township The Towns of Tyner and Teegarden are located 23 miles southwest of South Bend in northwestern Marshall County. Organized in 1976, PTFD includes 18 volunteer members who respond to 160 runs each year. Seven apparatus respond from two stations to provide Fire, Rescue and Medical First-Responder protection to 2,900 residents and over 49 square miles. |
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| Polk Township Station 1 - French and Walnut Streets - Tyner, IN This firehouse was built in the late 1990's with an addition in 2007. It is home to Engine 841, Tanker 852, Squad 860, Rescue 863 and Brush 875. |
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| Engine 841 - 2000 Freightliner FL80/KME Pumper (#4563) - 1250gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Engine 841 - 2000 Freightliner FL80/KME Pumper (#4563) - 1250gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Tanker 852 - 1991 Ford L/S&S - 500gpm/2000gal | ||
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| Tanker 852 - 1991 Ford L/S&S - 500gpm/2000gal | ||
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| Squad 860 - 2002 GMC Yukon - Medical First Response | ||
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| Rescue 863 - 1993 E-One Hush Heavy Rescue Rescue 863 has a 40kw Hydraulic Generator, which powers the entire truck and powers the Hurst Jaws of Life. It also has a gas powered portable unit generator. Extrication tools include a set of hydraulic spreaders and combi-spreaders. PTFD also carries 3 different size rams, 1 set of cutters, and 1set of cutters for hardened steel. The truck carries 6-6000psi bottles for cascade system, with a 200' reel of low pressure air hose. It has 26' light tower with 4 1500 watt lights. 863 is BLS non-transport certified. The cab includes a large command area with desk and wireless internet access. Finally, this apparatus also carries ice rescue equipment. |
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| Rescue 863 - 1993 E-One Hush Heavy Rescue Purchased in 2007, this apparatus originally served the Vernon Central Hose Co. in Meadville, PA in 2007 |
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| Brush 875 - 1982 Chevy K30/Hoosier - 150gpm/200gal A replacement for this rig was being completed in late 2008. |
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| Station 2 - Queen Rd & W 1st Road - Teegarden, IN Completed in 1976, this firehouse is home to Engine |
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| Engine 844 - 1997 Freightliner FL-80/Darley Pumper/Tanker - 1500gpm/2000gal | ||
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| Brush 876 - 1998 Ford F-350/Hoosier - 250gpm/250gal This unit also responds first-due for medical calls from Station 2. |
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Special thanks to Chief Joe Clady for his help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures |
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