Indiana Fire Trucks: Shepardsville Fire Department

	Shepardsville Volunteer Fire Department The Town of Shepardsville is located 80 miles west of Indianapolis along IN-63 on the Vigo/Vermillion County border. Established in 1956, this all-volunteer department includes 25 members who respond to 55 runs each year. SVFD provides Fire, Rescue and Medical First Responder protection to 500 residents and 40 square miles inluding the Town of Shepardsville, much of Fayette Township and a small portion of Bandy Lane in Vermillion County.


Shepardsville Fire Station - Corner of Blinzler and Burton Streets This building was constructed in 1957 on the site of the former Shepardsville School. In 1998 the four-bay east addition was constructed to effectively house their entire fleet. According to some very detailed records, this small but proud department was formed on October 29, 1956 at 2pm. Prior to that time, the nearest firehouse was 15 miles away. After a local tavern burned in 1998, the department was upgraded from 2 to four apparatus.


Engine 13 - 1987 Ford/FMC Pumper (#7264) - 1000gpm/1000gal E-13 is first-due for all structure fires and second-due for auto accidents. It carries a set of extrication tools along with various firefighting equipment.


Engine 13 - 1987 Ford/FMC Pumper (#7264) - 1000gpm/1000gal


Brush 13 - 1983 GMC/Emergency One Mini-Pumper - 300gpm/400gal This apparatus serves many functions for the department. It responds as their primary medical response, rescue and brush truck.


Brush 13 - 1983 GMC/Emergency One Mini-Pumper - 300gpm/400gal This apparatus originally served California University and was their first-due apparatus around campus!


Tanker 13 - 1981 International S2600/? - 300gpm/3300gal


Tanker 13 - 1981 International S2600/? - 300gpm/3300gal


Command 13 - 1987 GMC 4x4 Pickup This former DNR truck was acquired by the department in 2008. It was repainted and now serves as the Chief's Command vehicle and primary mutual-aid medical response truck.


Command 13 - 1987 GMC 4x4 Pickup


1946 Dodge Custom 750gpm Pumper This gasoline-powered truck served as the department's first apparatus. It was customized by SVFD members after its acquisition.

Special thanks to Chief Ken Whitesell for his assistance in arranging the apparatus for these pictures and providing department background and history!