Bridgeton
Volunteer Fire Department

The Town of Bridgeton is located 70 miles west of Indianapolis along CR-300E in southeast Parke County. The department includes 22 members who respond to 70 runs each year. BVFD provides Fire, Rescue and Medical first-responder protection to the residents of Bridgeton.

Station
Bridgeton Fire Station - County Road 300 East
Completed in 1994, this firehouse is home to all six BVFD apparatus as well as a Conservation Department Airboat.
 
E 724 ds
Engine 724 - 1999 International/Pierce Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
 
E724 os
Engine 724 - 1999 International/Pierce Pumper - 1250gpm/1000gal
 
R720 os
Rescue 720 - 2004 Chevy K3500/Warner - 300gpm/300gal
720 is the primary apparatus for Brush Fires and Medical response at Bridgeton.
 
Tanker 721 ds
Tanker 721 - 1999 Freightliner FL80/Alexis - 1250gpm/3000gal
 
Tanker 721 os
Tanker 721 - 1999 Freightliner FL80/Alexis - 1250gpm/3000gal
 
Tk 723 ds
Tanker 723 - 1982 International S/1990 FD - 1200 gallon
This former USAF truck can also tow Brush 722 in addition to it's Tanker responsibilities.
 
Brush 722 os
Brush 722 - 2007 Kubota/RKO Industries - HP/100/5F
722 responds to all brush fires at Bridgeton. Due to it's size and accessibility, it also responds to Fire and Medical runs during the Annual Covered Bridg Festival when the town is completely packed.
 
Airboat
Indiana DNR Airboat - Conservation Officer