Madison Township
Fire Department

The Town of Ireland is located 125 miles SSE of Indianapolis along IN-56 in eastern Dubois County. Established in 1960, the 20 members of this all-volunteer department respond to approximately 75 runs each year. MTFD protects 65 square miles including all of Madison Township and much of Boone Township to the north.
Shamrock
Station

Madison Township Fire Station - W. Main & Green Streets - Downtown Ireland
The left front of this firehouse was originally built in 1961. The right front was added in 1978. It originally served as a double-wide bay, but now has meeting room & kitchen. A third, three-bay addition was built in the back of the building in 2002.

 
E901ds
Engine 901 - 1993 Ford LN/E-One Pumper - 1250gpm/1250gal
 
E901 os
Engine 901 - 1993 Ford LN/E-One Pumper - 1250gpm/1250gal
 
Tk902 ds
Tanker 902 - 1997 White/1992 Semo - 85gpmm/2500gal
This tanker was remounted from a 1971 Ford L series.
 
Tk902 os
Tanker 902 - 1997 White/1992 Semo - 85gpmm/2500gal
 
B903 ds
Brush 903 - 1978 Chevy K30/2001 S&S Trailers/Gerrys Automotive - 65gpm/200gal
This rig previously served as Rescue 903. It's conversion to use as a brush truck was donated by the local Lions Club. A
company in Evansville (Gerry's Automotive) created a custom built-in pump and brush package instead of just a basic skid unit.
 
B903 os
Brush 903 - 1978 Chevy K30/2001 S&S Trailers/Gerrys Automotive - 65gpm/200gal
 
E904 ds
Engine 904 - 1980 Ford C/Bean Pumper - 750gpm/750gal
 
E904 os
Engine 904 - 1980 Ford C/Bean Pumper - 750gpm/750gal
 
R905 ds
Rescue 905 - 2001 Ford F-550/E-One (American Eagle) Mini Pumper - 185gpm/240gal
R905 is the first-due apparatus for all incidents. It various equipment includes medical gear and Amkus Extrication Tools.
 
R905 os
Rescue 905 - 2001 Ford F-550/E-One (American Eagle) Mini Pumper - 185gpm/240gal
 
Fleet
Madison Township Apparatus Fleet - October 2008
 
Special thanks to Chief Stan Seifert and numerous department member for their assistance in arranging the apparatus for these pictures and for providing department background and history.