Hamlet
Volunteer Fire Department

The small town of Hamlet is located 30 miles southwest of South Bend along US-30 in northern southern Starke County. The 24 members of this all-volunteer department provide Fire, Rescue and Medical First Responder protection to 62 square miles in the Town of Hamlet, Davis Township and Johnson Township.

STation

Hamlet Fire Station - 5 W. Pearl Street
 
STation

Engine 81 - 1990 Ford/Darley Pumper - 1000gpm/1000gal
E-81 is first-due for all calls in the town of Hamlet and carries a set of Hurst Extrication Tools.

 
E81 os
Engine 81 - 1990 Ford/Darley Pumper - 1000gpm/1000gal
 
E82 ds
Engine 82 - 2006 International 4900/KME Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
E82 is the first due apparatus for all Township calls.
 
E82 os
Engine 82 - 2006 International 4900/KME Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
 
TK 83 ds
Tanker 83 - 2006 International/US Tanker - 500gpm/2200gal
 
TK 87 ds
Tanker 87 - 1978 Ford C-Series/FMC - 250gpm John Bean Pump/1000gal
 
TK 87 os
Tanker 87 - 1978 Ford C-Series/FMC - 250gpm John Bean Pump/1000gal
 
R88 os
Rescue 88 - 1993 Ford-350/Mobile Medical walk-in Medium Rescue
R-88 carries a set of Hurst Extrication Tools as well as Lift Bags, Air Bags, Cribbing, a Cascade System and
a 6500 watt generator. This rig began it's career at Center Township in LaPorte County, IN.
 
Br 85 ds
Brush 85 - 1978 GMC 1-Ton - 250gpm/250gal

 

Special thanks to the members of Hamlet VFD for their help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures
and for providing department background and history.

LaPorte County Emergency Dispatch