	Portage Fire Department Stations 2 & 3 Located in between Chicago and South Bend along I-80 in northwest Porter County, Portage is one of the few departments in Indiana to use Chicago's black-over-red paint scheme. Portage's 3 stations provide Fire, Rescue and ALS protection to approximately 35,000 residents.


Station 2 - 6275 Old Porter Road at Willowcreek Road Station 2 protects the northside of the city including the Port of Indiana. It is home to Engine, Tower and Rescue 2 and Fire 10.


Tower 2 - 1997 HME/ 3-D /Nova Quintech 100ft Skyarm Platform Ladder - 2000gpm/300gal


Tower 2 - 1997 HME/3-D/Nova Quintech 100' Skyarm Platform Ladder - 2000gpm/300gal This apparatus is a true rarity in Indiana. The Sky Arm's last 25ft can articulate downward to provide the best angle for firefighting and rescue activities. Portage liked this design for it's ability to work around larger ships and boats at the Port of Indiana on Lake Michigan. This may be one of the last Nova Quintech Sky Arms built before that technology was sold to Pierce.


Tower 2 stands ready at a house fire in Ogden Dunes in July of 2008.


ALS Engine 2 - 1992 KME Excel Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal Engine 2 is the first-due pumper from Station 2 on the city's northside.


Rescue 2 - 2002 Ford E-450/Lifestar Ambulance


Fire 10 - 1981 GMC Value Van - Tactical Support Unit Fire 10 serves multiple purposes for Portage. While Dive Rescue operations have moved to a different vehicle, this apparatus will continue to serve as the primary vehicle for air, rehab and fire investigations.


Rescue Engine 3 - 2007 American LaFrance Eagle Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal While all Portage engines carry extrication equipment, this rig was setup with bumper-mounted reels and extrication tools, a cab-mounted light tower and roll-up doors protecting the pump panels and connections. Engine 3 shares quarters with Rescue 3 at 6070 Central Ave.


Rescue Engine 3 - 2007 American LaFrance Eagle Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal Engine 3 stands by in front of some dunes along Lake Michigan.


Rescue 3 - 2001 Ford E-450/Lifestar Ambulance Portage Fire provides ALS/BLS transport with 3 Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICU's) to northwest Porter County.


Former Engine 3 - 1992 KME Excel Custom Pumper -1500gpm/750gal With the arrival of the new American LaFrance Eagle, this rig was retired from active service in 2007.

Special Thanks to Assistant Chief Mike Bucy and his son Jordan for their assistance in arranging for these pictures and for providing the history and background of Portage.

	Portage Fire Department