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Ohio Township
Fire Department

Ohio Township is located immediately east of Evansville in western Warrick County. The Ohio Township VFD responds from two stations, Epworth and Paradise. Their quickly growing area includes commercial, suburban and rural areas within Ohio Township.

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Ohio Township Fire Department Paradise Station - 2400 Old Plank Road - Newburgh
Ohio Township Fire Department Paradise Station - 2400 Old Plank Road - Newburgh
Located in the eastern portion of Ohio Township. This firehouse was originally built in 1981 with additions in 1988. It is home to
Engine 61, Engine 63, Rescue 67, Tanker 65 and Squad 62. The center portion is used by the Deaconness EMS.
 
Engine 63 - 2005 E-One Typhoon Pumper - 1500gpm/1032gal
Engine 63 - 2005 E-One Typhoon Pumper - 1500gpm/1032gal
Engines 62, 63 and Rescue 64 were built as fraternal triplets for the department. While they look very similar, Engine 62 (Epworth)
and Engine 63 (Paradise) are setup primarily for firefighting with drafting capabilities, extra hose and various hand tools.
Rescue 64 at Epworth is setup for as the first-due for rescue and extrication responses.
 
Engine 61 - 1993 E-One Cyclone - 1250gpm/1000gal
Engine 61 - 1993 E-One Cyclone II Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
This rig is now used as the second-out pumper and department reserve from the Paradise Station.
 
Rescue 67 - 1997 International/E-One Walk-around Medium Rescue
Rescue 67 - 1997 International 4900/E-One Medium Rescue
 
Tanker 65 - 1996 Ford/E-One - 300gpm/1800gal
Tanker 65 - 1996 Ford F-750/E-One - 300gpm/1800gal
 
Squad 62 - 1982 Ford/Towers Rescue Pumper - 1000gpm/1000gal
Squad 62 - 1982 Ford/Towers Rescue Pumper - 1000gpm/1000gal
 
Old Paradise Engine - 1942 Chevrolet/Central 500gpm/200gal
Old Paradise Engine - 1942 Chevrolet/Central - 500gpm/200gal
 

Ohio Township Fire Department