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Kingsbury The Town of Kingsbury is located south of LaPorte at the crossroads of US-6 and US-35 in southern LaPorte County. Organized in 1960, KVFD includes 25 volunteer members who respond to approximately 300 runs each year. KVFD provides Fire, Rescue and Medical First-Responder protection to 1,000 residents and 36 square miles in Washington Township and the Town of Kingsbury. Their district includes the large Kingsbury Industrial Park, and the also Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area. |
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| Kingsbury Fire Station 8 - S. Main Street at S. Pleasant Street | ||
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| Engine 840 - 1996 International/Darley Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal/40gal Class B Foam | ||
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| Engine 840 - 1996 International/Darley Pumper - 1500gpm/1000gal/40gal Class B Foam | ||
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| Engine 842 - 2003 Internationl/Spencer CAFS Rescue Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal/20F To help protect the large industrial park in their area, this unique 4x4 truck is equipped with " pump and roll" capabilities and a Compressed-Air Foam System. E-842 also carries medical equipment and extrication tools. |
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| Engine 842 - 2003 Internationl/Spencer CAFS Rescue Pumper - 1250gpm/500gal/20F | ||
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| Tanker 852 - 1989 GMC TopKick/S&S - 500gpm/3000gal This apparatus was purchased in 2005 from nearby Springfield Township. |
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| Tanker 853 - 1987 E-One Cyclone (#5262) - 1000gpm/3000gal This apparatus previously served Sarasota County, FL as Engine 24. It was purchased in 2008. |
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| Tanker 853 - 1987 E-One Cyclone (#5262) - 1000gpm/3000gal | ||
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| Rescue 862 - 1994 Freightliner FL60/Wheeled Coach/2004 FD This apparatus previously served as an ambulance in Evanston, IL. Purchased in 2004, KVFD members refurbished the unit and it now runs on all rescue calls. |
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| Brush 871 - 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 - 150gpm/300gal | ||
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Special thanks to Chief Ed Ritter for his help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures |
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