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Washington Fire Department The City of Washington is located 110 miles southwest of Indianapolis at the crossroads of IN-57 and US-50 in southwestern Daviess County. WFD provides Fire, Rescue and BLS protection to the City of Washington and approximately 12,000 residents. It is the only full-time department in the county with 17 full-time members responding from two stations. EMS Service is provided locally by Southwest Ambulance Service. |
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Station 1 - 200 Harned Avenue Located on the southside of downtown, Station 1 serves as headquarters and is home to Engine 8, Engine 81, ATV 8 and Command 8. The station is also connected to the Mayor's Office and City Council chambers. |
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| Ladder 8 - 1998 E-One Cyclone II 75' rear-mounted ladder
- 1500gpm Waterous pump/500gal Formerly designated Ladder 3, this rig runs as a Quint and is the department's only aerial truck. It serves as the first-due apparatus out of Station 1 for all incidents. |
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| Ladder 8 - 1998 E-One Cyclone II 75' Rear-mounted ladder - 1500gpm Waterous pump/500gal |
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| Engine 81 - 1984 American LaFrance Pioneer Quad Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal E-81 serves as the second-out Engine from Station 1 downtown. |
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| Engine 81 - 1984 American LaFrance Pioneer Quad Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal |
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| Command 8 - 2002 Dodge Durango 4x4 Chief's Vehicle |
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| Station 2 - 1002 West Walnut Street Located on the west side of the city, Station 2 was completed in 2000. It is home to Engine 8, Engine 82, Brush 8 and a local firefighting museum. |
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| Engine 8 - 2000 Pierce Contender - 1250gpm Waterous Pump/1000gal As shown here, this rig was designated as Engine 6 until 2007. E-8 is the first due apparatus from Station 2. It is staffed by 2-3 firefighters and responds to Fire, Rescue and BLS calls. |
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| Engine 8 - 2000 Pierce Contender - 1250gpm Waterous Pump/1000gal |
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| Engine 82 - 1984 American LaFrance Pioneer Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal Engine 82 serves as the second-out Engine from west side Station 2. |
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| Engine 82 - 1984 American LaFrance Pioneer Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal |
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| Brush Truck 8 - 1964 International/Midwest 750gpm/300gal Up until 1979, WFD provided fire protection for the town and the surrounding rural areas of Washington Township. Since the Washington Twp VFD was formed, there has been little need for Brush 4 inside the city limits. |
| Special thanks to Chief Dave Chapman and Lt. Barry Andis for
providing WFD history and background and for their help in arranging for these pictures. |
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