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Wabash Township
Volunteer Fire Department - Station 2

Wabash Township is located along the western edge of West Lafayette between US-52/US-231 and and IN-26 in west-central Tippecanoe County. Established in 1971, the department now includes 38 volunteer firefighters and EMTs, a part-time FF and a part-time Chief. WTFD responds to more than 650 runs each year from their two stations. WTFD provides Fire, Rescue and BLS protection to 55 square miles of Wabash Township and a portion of Shelby Township. ALS transport is provided county-wide by Tippecanoe Co. EMS.

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Station 2
Station 2 - 51 S. Neuman Road - West Lafayette
Station 2 is located in a rural area of the township just west of the Purdue University Airfield. This firehouse is home to
Engine 601 and Rescue 607.
 
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Engine 601 - 1990 Pierce Dash Pumper (#E-5664) - 1250gpm/1000gal
E-601 carries extrication and rescue equipment for Station 2. It responds first-due for all structure fires on the south
end of the township.
 
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Engine 601 - 1990 Pierce Dash Pumper (#E-5664) - 1250gpm/1000gal
 
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Rescue 607 - 1997 Chevy Blazer
This apparatus is first-due for all medical calls from Station 2.
 
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Rescue 607 - 1997 Chevy Blazer
 
Special Thanks to Firefighters Josh Gibson and Joey Goltz for their help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures.
Thanks also to Deputy Chief Mike Francis for providing Wabash Township VFD background and history.