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Argos The Town of Argos is located 33 miles south of South Bend along US-31 & IN-10. The 30 members of this all-volunteer department run an average of 100 calls per year. AVFD provides Fire, Rescue & Medical First Responder protection to 5,377 residents in the Town of Argos and Green & Walnut Townships, an area of 80 square miles. |
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Argos Fire Station - The AVFD fleet is shown here beside their firehouse located at 101 S. First Street. |
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| Engine 1 - 1992 International 4900/KME Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal Engine 1 is second-due on all fire calls at AVFD. It also carries Res Q Tek extrication tools, Cribbing, Air Bags and Lift Bags. |
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| Engine 1 - 1992 International 4900/KME Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Engine 2 - 1974 American LaFrance/1993 Refurbished - 1000gpm/750gal Prior to the arrival of E-6, this apparatus was first-out on all MVA calls at AVFD. |
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| Engine 2 - 1974 American LaFrance/1993 Refurbished - 1000gpm/750gal This rig previously served nearby Centre Township on the southside of South Bend in St. Joseph County. |
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| Engine 6 - 2008 International 4900/Pierce Contender - 1500gpm/1000gal/30gal A Foam/120gal B Foam E-6 is first-out on all fire and MVA calls. The department's newest engine carries Res Q Tek Extrication Tools and cribbing. |
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| Engine 6 - 2008 International 4900/Pierce Contender - 1500gpm/1000gal/30gal A Foam/120gal B Foam | ||
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Tanker 3 - 1998 GMC C8500/S&S - 1000gpm/1800gal |
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| Tanker 4 - 2002 Peterbuilt/S&S - 1000gpm/2200gal | ||
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| Tanker 4 - 2002 Peterbuilt/S&S - 1000gpm/2200gal | ||
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| Brush 1 - 1999 Ford F350/Custom - 250gpm/300gal | ||
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| Argos Fire Station - 101 S. First Street. | ||
Special thanks to FF Nick Hylton & FF Doug Good for their help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures |
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