Gary Fire Department
Stations 13-14

Located 29 miles southeast of Chicago along Lake Michigan, Gary is the largest fire department in northwest Indiana. Gary's 14 Stations protect approximately 103,000 residents over nearly
75 square miles.

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Station 13 - 1901 Mississippi Street - Black Oak Area

Gary Fire Department Station 13 - 6012 West 26th Avenue - Black Oak Area
Station 13 is home to Truck 13, which runs as a Quint in their first-due area and serves as the Aerial Truck for the
city's entire west side. Station 13 is located in the far southwestern portion of Gary near I-80/I-94.

 
Truck 13 - 1997 Spartan/Ferrara 75' Rear-mount ladder
Truck 13 - 1997 Spartan/Ferrara 75' Aerial - 1500gpm/500gal
For much of 2006, Truck 13 ran from Station 1 after the former Truck 1 was retired due to mechanical issues and wear.
It returned to Station 13 in 2007 with the delivery of the new Truck 1.
 
Truck 13 - 1997 Spartan/Ferrara 75' Rear-mount ladder
Truck 13 - 1997 Spartan/Ferrara 75' Aerial - 1500gpm/500gal
 
Engine 7 - 1989 Seagrave J-Cab Custom Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal
Former Engine 13 - 1989 Seagrave J-Cab Custom Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal
Station 13 currently runs with a separate Engine Company when manpower is available. However, the apparatus used for
"Engine 7" can vary for each shift.
 
Brush 13 - 2003 Ford F-250 4x4 Grass Rig - 250gallon
Former Brush 13 - 2003 Ford F-250 4x4 Grass Rig - 250 gallon
This rig previously served as a grass rig on the city's west side. It has since had the tank removed and is now used as a utility vehicle.
 
Station 14 - Gary/Chicago Airport
Gary Fire Department Station 14 - Gary/Chicago Airport
Besides the ARFF rigs pictured here, Station 14 is also home to the EMS Division Chief.
 
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Crash Rescue 2 - 2001 Oshkosh T-1500 with 35' Snozzle - 1500gpm/200gal foam/500PKP
Along with Rescue 3, R-2 runs first out on all incidents at Gary/Chicago International Airport.
 
Crash Rescue 2 - Oshkosh T-1500 with 35' Snozzle
Crash Rescue 2 - 2001 Oshkosh T-1500 with 35' Snozzle - 1500gpm/200gal foam/500PKP
 
Crash Rescue 2 - Oshkosh T-1500 with 35' Snozzle
Crash Rescue 2 - 2001 Oshkosh T-1500 with 35' Snozzle - 1500gpm/200gal foam/500PKP

 

Crash Rescue 3 - Oshkosh Striker 1500
Crash Rescue 3 - 2006 Oshkosh Striker 1500 - 750gpm Roof Turret/300gpm Bumper Turret - 1500gal water/210gal foam/500lbs Halotron
Rescue 3 rolls first out on all incidents along with R-2 at KGYY.
 
Crash Rescue 6 - Ford F-350/Warner 4x4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle
Crash Rescue 6 - 1993 Ford F-350/Warner 4x4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle
In 2008 the RIV skid (shown below) was removed and this became a utilty truck.
 
Crash Rescue 6 - Ford F-350/Warner 4x4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle
Crash Rescue 6 - 1993 Ford F-350/Warner 4x4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle
 

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