South Bend Fire Department
Command & Tactical Response

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 department 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.
EMS 1660
EMS Command 1660 - 2002 Ford Excursion EMS Chase Vehicle
When needed, Car 1660 responds from station 1 countywide as a backup to ALS Ambulances and for larger incidents.
 
Hazmat 163 - 2005 Ford Excursion Command Vehicle
Hazmat 163 - 2005 Ford Excursion Command Vehicle
This vehicle serves as the Special Operations Chief's Vehicle on Hazardous Materials Incidents. It is also used as a
reserve Battalion Chief's truck when 102 or 103 are out.
 
Hazmat 162
Hazmat 161 - 2004 Ford E-350/Supreme Custom
 
Hazmat 162
Hazmat 162 - 1991 Ford F-450/Wells Cargo with Trailer 165
 
Truck 167
Tactical Rescue 167 - 2004 Ford F-450/Supreme Stake-Bed Truck
 
Truck 167-2
Tactical Rescue 167 with the Haulmark Tactical Rescue Trailer
This SBFD trailer hauls tools, wood and additional tactical equipment necessary for trench and confined space rescue.
 
Boat 1
Unit 143 - 1995 Chevy Suburban with Boat 1 - Smoker Craft with Outboard jet drive
SBFD runs two separate rescue boats for Top Water and Dive Rescue within the city of South Bend. The boat from Station
1 is pulled by a former Battalion vehicle, Unit 143.
Station 1 apparatus not yet pictured: Boat 1, Hazmat Truck



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