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Liberty Township Liberty Township is located 42 miles east of Chicago in Porter County between Chesterton and Valparaiso. Established in 1955, this all-volunteer department includes 36 members. LTVFD provides Fire, Rescue and BLS protection to 11,300 residents and 39 square miles. Their largely rural district includes Liberty Township and half of Jackson Township under contract. The department also runs automatic aid with South Haven FD, Westville VFD, and Washington Township VFD. Liberty Township responds with 6 apparatus from a single station located at 47 West 900 North in Chesterton. |
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| Engine 1911 - 2003 HME-Ahrens
Fox - 2000gpm/1000gal water CAFS w/60gal Class A/ 90gal.Class B Foam E-1911 is the first out pumper for structure and vehicle fires. 1911's equipment includes a 10 KW Hydraulic Generator, Light Tower, an electric Ladder Rack, multiple saws & fans, a Thermal Imaging Camera and 2000 feet of 5 inch hose. |
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| Engine 1912 - 2006 HME-Ahrens
Fox - 2000gpm/1000gal water CAFS /60gal Class A/90gal.Class B Foam Engine 1912 is the first out pumper for automatic aid and mutual aid requests to surrounding departments. |
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| Engine 1911 - 2003 HME-Ahrens Fox - 2000gpm/1000gal water CAFS w/60gal Class A/ 90gal.Class B Foam | ||
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| Engine 1912 - 2006 HME-Ahrens Fox - 2000gpm/1000gal water CAFS /60gal Class A/90gal.Class B Foam | ||
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| Engine 1931 - 1994 GMC Topkick/Welch - 1500gpm/1000gal/20gal A foam/60gal B foam Engine 1931's features include Pre-Connected Extrication Equipment for various car accidents. |
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| Engine 1931 - 1994 GMC Topkick/Welch - 1500gpm/1000gal/20gal A foam/60gal B foam E-1931 is first out on all MVA's at LTVFD. |
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| Tanker 1948 - 1989 Peterbilt/Welch-1000gpm/4200gal | ||
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| Tanker 1948 - 1989 Peterbilt/Welch-1000gpm/4200gal | ||
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| Squad 1951 - 2002 Ford
F-550/MedTec 4x4 Light Rescue Squad 1951 serves as the department's rescue vehicle and includes Holmatro Portable Extrication Equipment, a light tower, various meters & multi-gas detectors, water rescue equipment, camera equipment, spill containment equipment. It also responds first-due on all medical assist calls and carries and AED. |
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| Brush 1977 - 1996 GMC 3500/Welch - 125gpm/250gal | ||
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| Squad 1933 - 1995 Suburban Squad 1933 is used more as a utilty/manpower vehicle now that 1951 has taken over roles as first out on medical calls. It is still equipped with various medical supplies and an AED. |
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| Command 1902 - 2003 Chevy Z71 4x4 This rig is the take-home vehicle for the Assistant Chief. |
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Station 1900-47 W. 900 N |
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| Special thanks to former Lt. Chris Allen of LTVFD for providing department background and history. | ||
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