Washington Township
Fire Department

Located 28 miles southwest of Indianapolis along IN-37, Washington Township surrounds the east and southside of Martinsville. This combination department was first organized in 1976 and now respond to 300 runs each year. WTFD provides Fire, Rescue and Medical First Responder protection to 6,600 residents and 65 square miles. Their district includes a mix of rural, residential and a growing commercial area.

Morgan County Station 13 - Built in 1976
Morgan County Station 13 - State Rd. 44 just east of IN-37
Completed in 1977, this firehouse is home to 5 frontline apparatus while an Annex built in 2006 is home to two more.
 
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Engine 132 - 2008 Freightliner/2009 KME Pumper/Tanker (#7354) - 1000gpm/2000gal /50A Foam
This apparatus includes a CAFS FoamPro system, a 10kw hydraulic generator and Hurst Tools as backup to Rescue 13.
 
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Engine 132 - 2008 Freightliner/2009 KME Pumper/Tanker (#7354) - 1000gpm/2000gal /50A Foam

 

Tanker 13 - 2002 Freightliner/American LaFrance - 1000gpm/2000gal
Tanker 13 - 2001 Freightliner FL80/American LaFrance (3D #3494) - 1000gpm/2000gal
 
Tanker 13 - 2002 Freightliner/American LaFrance - 1000gpm/2000gal
Tanker 13 - 2001 Freightliner FL80/American LaFrance (3D #3494) - 1000gpm/2000gal
 
Rescue 13 - 1996 GMC TopKick/US Tanks 4x4 Rescue Pumper - 500gpm/500gal/50gal foam
Rescue 13 - 1996 GMC TopKick/US Tanks 4x4 Rescue Pumper - 500gpm/500gal/50gal foam
R-13 responds to all vehicle accidents. It carries a set of Hurst extrication tools, 30 gallons of ColdFire and additional
HazMat equipment. This rig had a Marmington Harrington 4X4 conversion to allow it to go offroad in this rural district.
 
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Rescue 13 - 1996 GMC TopKick/US Tanks 4x4 Rescue Pumper - 500gpm/500gal/50gal foam
 
Squad 13 - 2001 Ford Expedition - EMS Rapid Response Vehicle
Command 1301 - 2007 Expedition Chief's Vehicle
 
Grass Truck 4 - 1989 Ford F-150 - 200gpm/250gal
Grass Truck 134 - 1989 Ford F-150/Local - 200gpm/250gal
 
Truck 13-5 - 1986 Chevy 100gpm/250gal

Brush 135 - 1986 DNR Chevy K30/2000 FD - 100gpm/250gal

 
Engine 2 - E-One Hurricane Pumper/Tanker - 1000gpm/1000gal
Former Engine 2 - 1984 E-One Hurricane Pumper/Tanker - 1000gpm/1000gal
This apparatus was donated to nearby A&A Township in Eminence, Indiana.
 
Special thanks to Chief chief Lonnie Kern for his help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures and for
providing department background and history.