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Kouts The Town of Kouts is is located 60 miles southeast of Chicago along IN-8 & SR 49 in southern Porter County. Organized in 1921, the 28 members of this all-volunteer department provide Fire, Rescue and BLS non-transport protection to 3,759 residents living in an area of 54 square miles including the Town of Kouts and Pleasant Township. |
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| Engine 711 - 1995 KME Rescue Pumper - 1250gpm/750gal E-711 is first-due for all fire calls and car accidents. In addition to various firefighting equipment, it carries a set of Hurst Extrication tools. |
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| Engine 711 - 1995 KME Rescue Pumper - 1250gpm/750gal | ||
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| Engine 712 - 1981 American LaFrance Century Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal | ||
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| Engine 712 - 1981 American LaFrance Century Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal | ||
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| Squad 731 - 1999 Kenworth/Medtec/American Fire & Rescue Heavy Rescue Squad 731 is first out on all medical calls and second for car accidents. It carries a combi-tool, cribbing, rams, a cascade system, a 5000 watt generator, an AED and various medical supplies. |
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| Squad 731 - 1999 Kenworth/Medtec/American Fire & Rescue Heavy Rescue | ||
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| Tanker 741 - 1993 Kenworth/Custom - 500gpm/3000gal | ||
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| Tanker 742 - 1994 Kenworth/Custom - 500gpm/3400gal | ||
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Brush 771 - 1986 Chevy Silverado - 250gpm/300gal |
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| Utility 752 - 1980 Chevy 1-Ton/Custom 752 is equipped with Telescoping Light Towers and a 7000 watt generator for illuminating nightime incidents. |
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| Command 751 - 2003 Tahoe - Fire Chief 751 is a certified BLS non-Transport and serves as the incident command vehicle. |
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| Not pictured: Assistant Chief 753 | ||
| Special thanks to Chief Don Sutter, FF Kevin Salyer, FF Harold Salyer & FF John Clapp for their assistance in arranging the apparatus for these pictures and for providing department background and history. |
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