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Bluffton Fire Department Bluffton is located 24 miles south of Fort Wayne in central Wells County. Founded in 1880, BFD is now a combination department that provides Fire and Rescue protection to approximately 9,500 residents of the City of Bluffton and portions of the surrounding county. |
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| Engine 101 - 2004
Pierce Enforcer Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal/50gal foam Engine 101 is the first-due for fire runs within the city limits. |
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| Engine 102 - 1992 Pierce Lance
Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal/50gal Foam Engine 102 is designated as the "Country" Engine and is setup with slightly different equipment for fighting fires in the more rural areas of Bluffton's district. |
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| Engine 103 - 1987 Pierce
Arrow 1250gpm/1000gal/30gal foam Engine 103 is used for water supply and dry hydrant drafting |
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| Rescue 1 -
1991 International/Mobile Medical - Walk-in Equipment Truck Rescue 1 can respond throughout Wells County and provides mutual aid to surrounding counties when needed. This truck is equipped with a cascade system, thermal image viewer, rope rescue equipment, stokes basket, extrication equipment, ventilation tools and fire suppression support equipment . |
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| Tanker 105 - 1999 International/S&S 500gpm/3000gal | ||
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Command 110 - 2003
Ford Excursion Command Vehicle |
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| Ladder 104-1995 Pierce Arrow - 100' Rear-mount platform - 1500gpm/250gal | ||
| Brush 107-2000 Ford F-350/FD 250gpm/300gal | ||
| Rescue 11 1998 - Starcraft MVXL 17' flatbottom jonboat, Mercury 25Hp 4-cycle motor | ||
| Rescue Trailer - Small Utility
Trailer. Carries ice rescue equipment (Rescue-Alive Sled, Stokes Basket, Water Ropes & Hardware; Stearns Ice Suits) |
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| Stutz 1923 Pumper/Engine; Used for display and parades | ||
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