Markle Rural Fire Department

The small town of Markle is located 25 miles south of Fort Wayne along I-69 in northwestern Wells County. Originally founded in 1899, there are now 30 members of this all-volunteer department. MRFD provides Fire, Rescue & BLS non-transport protection to approximately 2,000 residents and 108 square miles. Their response area includes the Town of Markle and Union and Rock Creek Townships in both Wells and Huntington Counties.

Markle Rural Fire & Rescue - 150 West Sparks Street - Downtown
The larger 5 bays on the right were part of the original station built in 1982. In 1999, two smaller bays were added along with
office and meeting areas. The station is now home to all 5 frontline apparatus and a reserve ambulance.

Engine 902 - 1993 International/E-One Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
Engine 902 is the first out apparatus for most incidents at MVFD. Originally setup as the "country" engine, this truck also handles
in-town incidents until a new Town apparatus is ordered.

Tanker 903 - 2000 International/ E-One Tanker - 1250gpm/1800gal
Tanker 903 provides water and pumping capabilities for MVFD's largely rural district. It carries a 2000gal dump tank.

Engine 901 - 1977 International Fleetstar 2010/Boyer Pumper - 1000gpm Hale Pump/750gal
This classic truck has served the department for more than 30 years. While it originally ran as the primary "Town" engine,
901 is now generally the third-due apparatus for fires within the Town Limits. This truck is scheduled to be replaced in late 2007.

904 - 2006 Ford F-550/FD Custom - 250gpm/300gal
This sharp rig was setup to fight grass and brush fires and serve as a medical first-response truck. It's cab includes room
for 3 FF's with a custom Medical cabinet behind one door.

904 - 2006 Ford F-550/FD Custom - 250gpm/300gal

Rescue 905 - 1995 International 4700/Road Rescue
This former ambulance was refurbished to carry extrication tools, cribbing and other rescue equipment. 905 can also function
as a rehab vehicle for fires and larger incidents.

Markle previously ran a BLS Ambulance from their station. However, that service was discontinued by the town and contracted
out to Wells County and Huntington County EMS. MRFD now provides first responder protection to it's district.