Sugar Creek Township
Fire Department

Sugar Creek is located in western Hancock County. Headquartered in the Town of New Palestine, this combination department includes 30 full-time members in a rapidly growing area just east of Indianapolis. Sugar Creek provides Fire, Rescue and ALS protection to more than 15,000 residents and 36 square miles in Sugar Creek Township including the towns of Cumberland, Gem, New Palestine, Philadelphia, and Spring Lake

Station 45
Station 45 - Headquarters - 3545 S. 600 West - New Palestine
Station 45 is home to 5 frontline apparatus and all of the department's adminstrative positions.
 
Ladder 45 - 2005 E-One Cyclone II 102' Quint - 2000gpm/500gal
Ladder 45 graphic board
Ladder 45 - 2004 E-One Cyclone II 102' Quint - 2000gpm/500gal
Ladder 45 runs as a Quint and is usually the first out apparatus at Station 45 for all structure fires within the township.
E-42 will run along with it from the second station and volunteers will follow with Engine 45 and other appropriate trucks.
Ladder 45's sharp and unique ladder graphic board was created by Chief Dave Evans from nearby Franklin Fire Department.
 
Ladder 45 os
Ladder 45 - 2004 E-One Cyclone II 102' Quint - 2000gpm/500gal
 
Rescue 45 ds up
Rescue 45 - 1996 Freightliner FL-80/E-One walk-around Rescue
R-45 runs on all PI's and vehicle extrications. It includes an on-board cascade system, spare air bottles and a light tower.
 
Rescue 45 os
Rescue 45 - 1996 Freightliner FL-80/E-One walk-around Rescue
 
Tech 45 ds up
Technical Rescue 45 - 1999 Peterbilt/Mickey
Technical Rescue 45 responds along with Rescue 45 to advanced specialty rescue incidents. This apparatus replaced two trailers
and carries equipment for Rope, Confined Space, Trench and Vehicle/Machinery Rescues along with Hazmat Decon.
 
Technical 45 os
Technical Rescue 45 - 1999 Peterbilt/Mickey
Like many rescue trucks in the fire service, this rig began it's life as a Miller Lite beverage truck. It was then reconditioned by a
company in Florida and locally by Donley Safety with numerous additions and enhancements to prepare it for life at SCTFD.
 
Engine 45 - 1992 E-One Cyclone II Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
Engine 45 - 1992 E-One Cyclone II Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
Engine 45 is first out for rescue calls and is second-due for fire calls. This rig is scheduled to be replaced in early 2009. However,
it still pumps like a champ and will likely remain with the department as a reserve.
 
Ambulance 45 ds
ALS Ambulance 45 - 2006 Ford E-450/Horton
 
Ambulance 45 os
ALS Ambulance 45 - 2006 Ford E-450/Horton
 
Tanker 45
Former Tanker 45 - 1994 Freightliner/Pierce - 1250gpm/1500gal
Tanker 45 previously responds to mutual aid calls and fires in the remaining rural areas of 45's district. It is no longer in service.
 
EMS-2140
EMS Director 2140 - 2005 Ford Expedition
Specialty/department directors each drive matching Ford Expeditions as staff vehicles. In 2007 this vehicle was actually
reassigned to the Chief of the Department.
 
Special thanks to Captain Greg Hunt for his assistance in obtaining these pictures and for providing helpful SCTFD history and background.

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