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Hebron The Town of Hebron is is located 40 miles southeast of Chicago at the crossroads of US-231, IN-8 and IN-2 in southwest Porter County. The 30 members of this all-volunteer department provide Fire, Rescue and BLS non-transport protection to 7,579 residents and 90 square miles including the Town of Hebron, Boone Township and Eagle Creek Township in Lake County. |
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Hebron Fire Station "The Fighting 17" |
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| Engine 1711 - 2001 International 4900/KME Pumper -1250gpm/1000gal/24 gal A foam E-1711 is first out on all structure fire calls at HVFD. Amongst it's various equipment, it carries a Hurst Combi-Tool and a Thermal Imaging Camera. |
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| Engine 1711 - 2001 International 4900/KME Pumper -1250gpm/1000gal/24 gal A foam | ||
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| Engine 1712 - 1990 GMC Topkick/Darley Pumper - 1000gpm/750gal E-1712 is first-out on all vehicle fires and second-out for accidents. It carries an Amkus Combi Tool. |
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| Engine 1712 - 1990 GMC Topkick/Darley Pumper - 1000gpm/750gal | ||
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| Rescue 1736 - 2008 International/Phoenix Equipment Rescue 1736 is first out on all car accidents with a full set of Hurst Extrication Tools including Lift Bags, Air Bags, Cribbing and Rams. This rig is also equipped with a Cascade System, a Wil-Bert Light Towe, 15K Generator, Hand Tools, an AED and Various Medical Supplies. R-1736 is BLS Non-Transport Certified. |
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| Tanker 1744 - 1996 International/Good Hope Fire Apparatus - 250gpm/2250gal | ||
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| Tanker 1744 - 1996 International/Good Hope Fire Apparatus - 250gpm/2250gal | ||
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| Tanker 1745 - 1986 International/FD Custom - 500gpm/4500gal | ||
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| Tanker 1745 - 1986 International/FD Custom - 500gpm/4500gal | ||
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| Brush 1773 - 1988 Ford F-350 - 300gpm/250gal | ||
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| Medic 1757 - 2009 Ford Expedition Medic 1757 is first-out on all medical calls and is certified BLS Non-transport. |
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| Command 1758 - 2008 Ford Explorer/TCS Command 1758 is Chief Chad Franzman's take home vehicle and is manned 24/7. |
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| Special thanks to Hebron VFD "The Fighting 17" for their assistance in arranging the apparatus
for these pictures and for providing department background and history. |
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