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Hammond
Fire Department The City of Hammond sits just 20 miles southeast of Chicago in Lake County. It is located in the farthest northwest point in the state and includes a mix of residential, industrial and commercial buildings. Hammond 's career department includes 180 firefighters that respond to Fire, Hazmat, Tactical Rescue, and ALS calls from 7 fire stations. HFD protects more than 83,000 residents over 27 square miles. |
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| Station 1 - 4949 N. Calumet Avenue Station 1 is home to Engine 1, Truck 1, the Fire-Rescue boat, 1-2 reserve apparatus and the northside Battalion Chief. |
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| Engine 1 - 1998 Pierce
Saber Custom Pumper - 1500gpm Waterous Pump/750gal Engine 1 is staffed by 3-4 personnel and responds to fire, rescue and BLS calls. |
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| Engine 1 - 1998 Pierce Saber Custom Pumper - 1500gpm Waterous Pump/750gal | ||
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| Truck 1 - 2000 Pierce
Arrow 100' Rear-mount platform - 2000gpm/200gal Truck Company 1 also includes equipment for high-angle rescue. It is one of 4 truck companies in the city. |
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| Water Rescue Boat All members at Station 1 are cross-trained for top-water rescue. Whenever a water/dive rescue call comes in, this boat is pulled by a suburban and responds along with Engine 1 and Truck 1. A Lake County Dive Team comprised of various fire and police personnel handle all Tactical Dive Rescues but can be assisted by HFD. |
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| North Battalion Chief
- 2005 Ford Expedition Command Vehicle Hammond Fire Department's Fire Command includes a north and south Battalion Chief as well as an Assistant Chief. |
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| Truck 22 -
1992 Pierce Arrow 75ft Aerial Ladder (#7888-01) - 1500gpm/300gal This rig previously served as Truck 2 until it was replaced by the current ALF in 2006. Since that time it has served as HFD's primary reserve ladder truck and is typically kept at Station 1 when not in service. |
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| Truck 22 - 1992 Pierce Arrow 75ft Aerial Ladder (#7888-01) - 1500gpm/300gal | ||
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| Hammond Fire Department Station 2 - "The Rock" -
2211 Calumet Avenue Located across from Wolf Lake, Station 2 was named for it's remote location on the city's far northside. Station 2 is home to Engine 2, Truck 2 and Ambulance 2 and a Hammond substation. |
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| Truck 2 - 2004 American
LaFrance Eagle 110' Rear-mount ladder - 2000gpm/200gal Truck Company 2 is the tallest ladder in the Hammond fleet. |
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| Truck 2 - 2004 American LaFrance Eagle 110' Rear-mount ladder - 2000gpm/200gal | ||
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| Engine 2 - 2005 American
LaFrance Eagle Pumper - 2000gpm/750gal Engine 2 protects the far northern sections of Hammond and western portions of Whiting. It's station is located across from Wolf Lake on Calumet Avenue. |
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| Medic 2 - 2003 Ford E-450/Medic Master | ||
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| A summer sunset casts shadows across Wolf Lake and Station 2. | ||
| Note: The Hammond Fire Department no longer has a Station #3. | ||
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