The Town of St. Henry is located 135 miles SSE of Indianapolis along I-64 in eastern Dubois County. Organized in 1982, the 19 members of this all-volunteer department respond to approximately 30 runs each year. BVFD is an independent fire department that provides Fire, Rescue and Medical First-Responder protection to portions of Cass and Ferdinand Townships.
St. Henry Fire Station - County Road 110 South and Market Street
Completed in 1996, this firehouse is home to all three SHVFD apparatus.
Engine 1140 - 1996 Ford F-800/E-One Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
This rig previously served Holland FD as the Cass Township Engine. It was transferred to St. Henry in 2006. The neighboring Holland Fire Department responds with both both a Town and a Township Engine.
Engine 1140 - 1996 Ford F-800/E-One Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
Rescue 1130 - 2001 Ford F-550/Alumline/FD/1990 PyroTec - 200gpm/180gal w/CAFS
This skid unit from their previous rescue truck was incorporated into this rig in 2001.
Rescue 1130 - 2001 Ford F-550/Alumline/FD/1990 PyroTec - 200gpm/180gal w/CAFS
Brush 1150 - 1976 Ford F-250 - 300gpm/200gal
Tanker 1160 - 1984 Ford F-700/1996 FD - 1250 gallon
Tanker 1160 - 1984 Ford F-700/1996 FD - 1250 gallon
Special thanks to Chief Steve Eckert for his assistance in arranging the apparatus for these pictures and for providing
department background and history.