South Bend Fire Department
Stations 8 & 9

South Bend is Indiana's fourth largest city. It is located in between
Ft. Wayne and Chicago along I-90 and the Michigan state line. Founded as a full-time depmartment in 1887, South Bend Fire Department now includes 248 firefighters and 11 fire stations. Together they provide Fire, Tactical Rescue, Hazmat and ALS protection to 107,000+ residents in St. Joseph County.
South Bend Fire Department Station 8 - 2402 Twyckenham Drive

South Bend Fire Department Station 8 - 2402 Twyckenham Drive
Built in 1957, this single-engine house is located in a residential area on the city's near southeast side.

 
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Engine 8 - 1990 Pierce Arrow Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
While one of the older rigs in the SBFD fleet, this truck was refurbed by RPI in the early 2000's and still runs and pumps like a champ.
 
Engine 8 - 1990 Pierce Arrow Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
Engine 8 - 1990 Pierce Arrow Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
Engine 8 was first to arrive at this house fire on Donald Street in February 2006.
 
South Bend Fire Department Station 9 - 2520 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend Fire Department Station 9 - 2520 Mishawaka Avenue
Built in 1926, it's easy to drive right by Station 9 as it is tucked in along a row of houses and businesses in its' busy
near-eastside neighborhood.
 
Engine 9 - Pierce Saber Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
Engine 9 - 1995 Pierce Saber Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
Engine 9 awaits orders as the third-in Engine company on a house fire.
 
Engine 9 - Pierce Saber Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
Engine 9 - 1995 Pierce Saber Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
 
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