East Chicago Fire Department
Stations 3-4

The City of East Chicago is located just 21 miles southeast of Chicago along Lake Michigan. It includes a mix of residential, commercial and industrial properties. East Chicago is home to Inland Steel, one of the largest steel production facilities in the US. It is also home to one of the largest BP oil refineries in the country. East Chicago's career department includes more than 100 firefighters that respond to Fire, Hazmat and Tactical Rescue and EMS from 4 stations. East Chicago protects more than 35,000 residents over 18 square miles.
Station 3
Station 3 - W. 151st Street at Kosciusko Park
This single-engine firehouse is home to Engine 3. ECFD originally had 5 firehouses with this southwest location being Station 5.
When station 3 was closed, the apparatus was moved here to keep the engine numbers consecutive. This station will likely be
renumbered as Station 3 in the near future.
 
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Engine 3 - 2007 American LaFrance Eagle Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
In late 2007, Engines 2 & 3 were replaced by identical American LaFrance Eagle Custom Pumpers.
 
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Engine 3 - 2007 American LaFrance Eagle Custom Pumper - 1500gpm/500gal
Engine 3 responds with a four-man crew and protects the more residential south side of town
 
Engine 3 - 1998 Pierce Saber Custom Pumper - 1250gpm Waterous Pump/750gal

Reserve Engine (Former E-3) - 1998 Pierce Saber Custom Pumper #228-02 - 1250gpm Waterous Pump/750gal
This apparatus was relocated to Station 1 to serve as a reserve pumper when needed.

 
East Chicago Fire Departmen Station 4 - Southeast Side

East Chicago Fire Departmen Station 4 - Southeast Side
The 4's protects the city's southeast side. It is home to Engine 2514, Truck 2522 and Medic 2561
 
Engine 4 - 2001 American LaFrance Eagle/3D Pumper #3296 - 1500gpm Waterous Pump/500gal

Engine 4 (2514) - 2001 American LaFrance Eagle/3D Pumper #3296 - 1500gpm Waterous Pump/500gal
All of the most recent apparatus here share Chicago Fire's black-over-red paint scheme.
 
Engine 4 (2514) - 2001 American LaFrance Eagle/3D Pumper #3296 - 1500gpm Waterous Pump/500gal

Engine 4 (2514) - 2001 American LaFrance Eagle/3D Pumper #3296 - 1500gpm Waterous Pump/500gal
 
Truck 2 (2522) - 1994 Pierce Arrow 105' rear-mount Ladder #8128 - 1500gpm/300gal

Truck 2 (2522) - 1994 Pierce Arrow 105' rear-mount Ladder #8128 - 1500gpm/300gal
Truck 2 shares quarters with Engine 4 at their southeast side station.
 
Truck 2 (2522) - 1994 Pierce Arrow 105' rear-mount Ladder #8128 - 1500gpm/300gal

Truck 2 (2522) - 1994 Pierce Arrow 105' rear-mount Ladder #8128 - 1500gpm/300gal
 
Medic 2561 - 2007 Ford E-450/MedicMaster ALS Ambulance

Medic 2561 - 2007 Ford E-450/MedicMaster ALS Ambulance
In 2007, East Chicago's EMS Division merged back together with their Fire Division to provide complete EMS responses.

 
Special Thanks to Chief Mendez and his crew at Station 4 for their help in arranging these pictures.
 

East Chicago Fire Department