A&A Townships
Volunteer Fire Department

The Town of Eminence is located 25 miles WSW of Indianapolis along IN-39 in northwest Morgan County. Organized in 1963, the 25 members of this all-volunteer department respond to 210 runs each year. AATVFD provides Fire, Rescue and BLS non-transport protection to 60 square miles including all of Adams and Ashland Townships.

Station

A&A Township Fire Station - Eminence

 
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Engine 111 - 1995 Ford F-750/E-One Pumper (#15056) - 1250gpm/1000gal
This former E-One demonstrator was purchased by A&A in 1996.
 
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Squad 112 - 2002 Ford F-550/Anchor Richey Light Rescue - 300/300/25F
Equipped with medical equipment and Phoenix Rescue Tools, this apparatus runs first-due for all incidents.
 
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Engine 113 - 1969 Ford F-850/Howe Pumper (#12885) - 400gpm/300gpm -
In the late 1990's a high-pressure pump and a 1700 gallon tank were added to this rig.
 
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Tanker 114 - 1977 Ford L/FD/? - 500gpm/4000gal
This large truck was purchased from Sugar Creek Twp in Hancock County in 1998.
 
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Engine 116 - 1978 Dodge Power Wagon/FMC - HP/300gal
This rig previously served as the department's rescue unit, but now runs primarily as a brush truck.
 
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Brush 118 - 1977 Dodge W300/1991 FD - 200gpm/300gal
 
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Ambulance 111 - 1998 Ford E-350/1999 Marque
This rig previously served nearby Decatur Township in Indianapolis. It was purchased in 2006 and will be outfitted for BLS transport starting in 2009.
 
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Former Tanker 114 - 1958 GMC/? 5000 gallon
This former Department of Natural Resources Tanker permanently rests in this location. The department had a need to keep a large water reservoir warm during the cold months. Their former tanker provided the easiest solution and is serves as a nurse tanker when other trucks need to be refilled.
 
Special thanks to FF Cameron Collins for his assistance in arranging the apparatus for these pictures.
Thanks also to Chief Randy Pruitt for providing department background and history.