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Porter Fire-Rescue The Town of Porter is located 45 miles east of Chicago along Lake Michigan and I-94 in northern Porter County. Established in 1908, this all-volunteer department now includes 27 members, 10 of whom are rescue divers. PVFD provides Fire, Rescue & BLS non-transport protection to nearly 6,000 residents in the Towns of Porter and Dune Acres. |
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| Engine 910 - 2000 HME 1871/Alexis Rescue Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal Engine 910 is the primary engine for structure fires and extrication calls. It responds from PFR's central station at 550 Beam Street. |
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| Engine 910 - 2000 HME 1871/Alexis Rescue Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal Upon it's arrival in 2000, this apparatus was dedicated to Chief Lewis Craig, Sr. and Retired Asstistant Chief Weldon "Peanut" Coslet for their years of selfless, dedicated service to the department. |
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| Engine 911 - 1988 Pierce Dash Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal Engine 911 is typically the second-due pumper for structure fires. However, due to it's smaller turning radius, it is first due to the Dunes Acres area. |
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| Rescue 930 - 1985 GMC/Welch Light Rescue Rescue 930 carries secondary extrication and EMS equipment. This apparatus is scheduled to be replaced in 2008 with a Ford/Alexis crew-cab Light Rescue. |
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| Tanker 940 - 1995 International/Welch - 750gpm/3000gal | ||
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| Tanker 940 - 1995 International/Welch - 750gpm/3000gal | ||
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| Utility 950 - 1998 Chevy Suburban This unit is certified non-transport BLS and responds first-due for all medical calls. It is also used to pull the department's boat for water/dive rescue calls. |
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| Brush 970 - 1985 Dodge Power Ram 4x4 - 250gpm/300gal | ||
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| Rescue 932 - Sea Eagle Dive Rescue Boat | ||
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| Command 901 - GMC Trailblazer 4x4 - Fire Chief | ||
| Special thanks to FF/EMT Eric Kozuszek for his assistance in arranging the apparatus
for these pictures and for providing department background and history. |
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 Porter Volunteer Fire Department |
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