Indiana Fire Trucks: Harris Township Fire Department

	Harris Township Fire Department Station 2 - Westside Harris Township is located just Northwest of South Bend in St. Joseph County along the Michigan Border. Harris Township is a combination department that responds from two stations. HTFD provides provides ALS, Fire and Rescue protection to the Town of Granger and most of Harris Township, including 22,000+ residents and approximately 21 square miles.


Harris Township Fire Station 2 - 13981 State Road 23 and Elm Street - Granger This firehouse protects the westside of Granger and is home to Rescue Engine 442, Rescue 461, Tanker 454 and Rescue Ambulance 42. This building also includes Fire Department and Township administration offices.


Engine 442 - 2007 Pierce Enforcer CAFS Rescue Pumper (#19326) - 1500gpm/1000gal


Engine 442 - 2007 Pierce Enforcer Rescue Pumper (#19326) - 1500gpm/1000gal with Compressed Air Foam E-442 is generally the first due apparatus from Station 2. It is equipped with a light tower on top of it's cab for nightime incidents. This truck also carries ALS and light extrication equipment.


Tanker 454 - 1999 HME/Alexis Pumper/Tanker - 1250gpm/1500gal


Rescue 461 - 1991 International/JB - Walk-in Heavy Rescue Heavy Rescue 461 carries technical rescue equipment for vehicle extrication, high and low angle rope rescue, water and ice rescue and confined space rescue.


Rescue Ambulance 42 - 2004 Ford E-450/Marque Type III HTFD runs identical ambulances from each of it's two stations in Granger. While ALS Ambulance 441 is typically first-due, this rig will run second-out as needed with the crew from Engine 442.

Special Thanks to Fire Chief John Vance and the great crews from HTFD for their assistance in arranging the apparatus for these pictures and for providing department background and history.

	Harris Township Fire Department