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Thorntown/Sugar Creek Township Thorntown is located 45 miles northwest of Indianapolis at the crossroad of IN-47 and IN-75 in northwestern Boone County. Thorntown VFD was established in 1891 with Sugar Creek Township established in 1941. This all-volunteer department includes 29 members who provide Fire, Rescue and BLS protection to 1,600 residents and 33.6 square miles of Thorntown and surrounding Sugar Creek Township. In 1961, the department signed a contract to provide fire protection for Washington Township as well. |
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| Thorntown Fire Station - 401 N Pearl St. Although separate entities for technical and funding reasons, Thorntown and Sugar Creek operate as a single department. This firehouse is fairly hidden in the middle of a residential area on the city's northside. It was purcahsed by the Township in 1969 and is currently home to all 8 Thorntown apparatus. However, a second station is being built on SR75 on the southside of town. |
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| Tactical 33 - 1993 GMC Topkick/McGinley Rescue This apparatus previously served nearby Center Township Rescue until it was purchased fully equipped in 2008. Tac 33 carries extrication tools, a cascade system, spare air bottles, saws, fans, and overhaul equipment |
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| Engine 35 - 1990 Ford C/McGinley Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal | ||
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| Engine 35 - 1990 Ford C/McGinley Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal | ||
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| Rescue 37 - 1998 E350/BLS Ambulance | ||
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| Tanker 38 - 1980 Ford C/E-One Pumper/Tanker (#1700) - 1250gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Tanker 38 - 1980 Ford C/E-One Pumper/Tanker (#1700) - 1250gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Engine 61 - 1991 F800/McGinley Pumper - 1000gpm/1000gal While this rig originally served the department as a pumper, it it now used primarily for brush fires. |
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| Engine 61 - 1991 F800/McGinley Pumper - 1000gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Brush 62 - 1984 GMC K2500 - 150gpm/250gal | ||
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| Engine 64 - 2004 International/McGinley Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Engine 64 - 2004 International/McGinley Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Rescue 66 - 1995 F-350/McGinley - 200gpm/250gal w/4500kw generator | ||
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| Tanker 69 - 2001 International/McGinley Pumper/Tanker - 1500gpm/2000gal | ||
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| Tanker 69 - 2001 International/McGinley Pumper/Tanker - 1500gpm/2000gal | ||
| Special thanks to Township Chief Dan Theobald and Thorntown Chief Mike Martin for their assistance in arranging the apparatus for these pictures and for providing Thorntown/Sugar Creek Township VFD background and history. |
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