Indiana Fire Trucks: Owen Valley Fire Department

	Owen Valley Fire Department The Town of Spencer is located 60 miles southeast of Indianapolis along IN-67 in central Owen County. Established in 1971, the department currently includes 30 volunteer members who respond to 350 runs each year. OVFD provides Fire, Rescue and Medical First-Responder protection to 12,000 residents. ALS transport service is provided throughout most of the county by Owen County EMS.


Owen Valley Fire Station - Walnut Street at Sout Short Street The Owen Valley Fire Department was formed in 1971 to provide fire protection to Washington Township. In 2005 the town of Spencer decided not to renew their contract with the Spencer FD and instead signed a contract with Owen Valley FD to protect the Town of Spencer. This effectively put the Spencer FD out of business. Apparatus from the two departments were combined to protect the entire district. The current station was built in 2000.


Engine 41 - 1992 GMC TopKick/Ferrara Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal Engine 41 is the second-due apparatus for structure fires and serves as the primary mutual aid engine.


Engine 43 - 2002 Pierce Saber Rescue Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal/20A/20B Foam Engine 43 is first-due for all structure fires, accidents and most other incidents at Owen Valley.


Engine 43 - 2002 Pierce Saber Rescue Pumper - 1500gpm/750gal/20A/20B Foam


Engine 45 - 2000 International/Pierce Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal Engine 45 previously served Spencer FD and is the 3rd-due truck for fire calls.


Ladder 49 - 1989 Duplex/LTI 75' rear-mount ladder - 1250gpm/400gal Ladder 49 automatically responds to all high-risk/high occupancy alarms in addition to other calls.


Ladder 49 - 1989 Duplex/LTI 75' rear-mount ladder - 1250gpm/400gal Like all of the red apparatus shown above, this rig formerly served Spencer until 2005.


Tanker 44 - 2001 International/GoodHope Fire Apparatus - 1000gpm/2000gal


Brush 42 - 1993 Chevy K3500/2001 Custom - 200gpm/200gal


Brush 42-A - 1985 Chevy K30/1996 Custom - 200gpm/325gal


Support 48 - 1988 Chevy StepVan/1997 Spencer Custom - Air Cascade


Special thanks to Chief Pete Hodge, Asstistant Chief Russell Glenn, and FF Lee Freeman for their assistance in arranging for these pictures.