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Lafayette
Fire Department The City of Lafayette is located 65 miles northwest of Indianapolis along I-65. First organized in 1836, Lafayettes 8 stations provide Fire, Tactical Rescue, Hazmat and limited BLS protection to 68,000 residents and 30 square miles in the City of Lafayette and Fairfield Township. ALS services are provided on a county-wide basis by Tippecanoe Co. EMS. |
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| Lafayette Fire Department Station 5 - North Creasy Lane Station 5 protects the east side of Lafayette including the busy IN-26 commercial corridor east to I-65. It is home to Quint 5, Rescue 5 and the LFD's Tactical Rescue Trailer. This picture was taken on Memorial Day weekend and the white crosses in the grass are inscribed with the names of each Indiana Firefighter lost in the line of duty. A permanent memorial to fallen and retired firefighters from LFD stands in the background. |
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| Quint 5 - 2007 Pierce Dash 75ft Aerial - 1500gpm/500gal Quint 5 is a one-of-a-kind at LFD. Due to a manufacturer's clerical error, this rig was painted white instead of red. Instead of paying extra to have it repainted, it was delivered in May of 2007 in it's unique color scheme. This rig was also partially funded by the Township which contracts out fire service within portions of the 5's district. |
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| Quint 5 - 2007 Pierce Dash 75ft Aerial - 1500gpm/500gal | ||
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| Former Rescue Squad 5 - 2000
International/Marion walk-in Heavy Rescue Formerly assigned as Squads 1 and 5, this rig previously responded from Station 5 for advanced extrications and rescue calls on the north and east sides of the city. In mid-2008, this apparatus was shut down and moved to reserve status. In it's place, two 3-man Rescue Squads are now statioA separate trailer is also located at 5's for incidents requiring specialized tactical rescue equipment |
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| Rescue Squad 5 - 2000 International/Marion walk-in Heavy Rescue | ||
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| Grass Rig 1 -2002 Ford
F-550/2003 Alexis Grass Rig 1 is the department's only dedicated brush truck. It responds from Station 5 to all area grass fires including some mutual aid to nearby volunteer departments. |
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| Former Station 5 apparatus at the training facility behind Station 9 | ||
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| Former Engine 5 - 1997 Simon-Duplex/LTI
75' Rear-mount ladder - 1250gpm/500gal There were three Quints currently serving as frontline Engines for Lafayette. This rig has now been moved to reserve status. |
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| Lafayette Fire Department Station 6
- "The Rock" - Northeast Side Located at US-52 and 25 North, Station 6 covers the northside of Lafayette including the most rural areas of the City. Completed in 2001, Station 6 is home to Engine 6 and Tanker 6. |
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| Engine 6 - 1997 International/Pierce
Pumper - 1250gpm Hale pump/1000gal Engine 6 is the first due apparatus for medical calls and accidents. It is the only Engine in the department with a 1000gallon tank. When a structure fire occurs, the Engine crew transfer to Tanker 6 which includes nearly all of the same equipment, but carries additional water required in their mixed rural/city district. |
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| Tanker 6 - 2002 E-One
Cyclone II Pumper/Tanker - 1250gpm/2500gal Tanker 6 is the only Tanker at Lafayette. Since half of Station 6's district includes areas without city fire hydrants, this apparatus is first due to all structure fires. Tanker 6 is also sometimes requested for mutual aid by the Volunteer Township Fire Departments to the north and east. |
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| Tanker 6 - 2001 E-One
Cyclone II Pumper/Tanker - 1250gpm/2500gal Headed around back - Both of Lafayette's newest stations (6 and 9) were designed with drive-though bays, which makes parking this big rig a lot easier. |
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