Lakeville/Union Township
Fire Department

The Town of Lakeville is located 10 miles south of the South Bend along US-31 in St. Joseph County. The Town and Township includes mostly residential and commercial areas including a portion of the heavily traveled US-31 corridor. Established in 1950, this volunteer department provides Fire and Rescue protection to approximately 1,500 residents. ALS/BLS Transport is provided by South Bend Fire Department Medic 10 or the nearby Lakeville/Lapaz EMS Service.

Lakeville/Union Township Central Fire Station
The Lakeville Fire Station shares it's quarters with the Lakeville Town Hall. While visible from US-31, the main apparatus
bay responds 6 apparatus out the eastside of the station.

Engine 541 - 2003 Pierce Contender Custom Pumper - 1250gpm Waterous pump/750gal

Engine 547 - 2002 Pierce Saber Custom Pumper - 1250gpm Waterous pump/1000gal
Engine 547 is the first-due Engine company to fires in Union Township.

Engine 547 - 2002 Pierce Saber Custom Pumper - 1250gpm Waterous pump/1000gal

Rescue 566 - 1991 GMC Topkick/Wolverine walk-in Medium Rescue
566 is first due for accidents and most rescue calls. It includes extrication equipment and an on-board cascade system.

Tanker 556 - 2006 Kenworth/Pierce - 1000gpm/2000gal
With limited hydrant locations within the township, this rig can be used to deliver and shuttle water during rural incidents..

Brush 578 - 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4x4 - 250gpm/250gallon skid unit

Brush 578 - 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4x4 - 250gpm/250gallon skid unit

Brush 579 - 1978 Jeep CJ7/1990 FD - HP/200gal
This well-preserved Jeep served as a show truck for the previous owner. It is the second-due brush truck at Lakeville.

Special thanks to Chief Elton Schafer for providing Lakeville/Union Township background and for
his help in arranging for these pictures.