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Sheffield Township The Town of Dayton is located just southwest of Lafayette along I-65 miles in eastern Tippecanoe County. First organized in 1898, this all-volunteer department includes 30 members who provide Fire, Rescue and Medical First-responder protection to 7,500 residents and 54 square miles, including approximately 10 miles of Interstate 65. STVFD response areas includes Sheffield Township, the southern half of Perry Township, and the Town of Dayton. |
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| Sheffield Township Fire Station - Market & College Streets This firehouse was completed in 1994 and is home to all six STVFD apparatus. It is centrally located in Dayton. |
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| Pumper 201 -
1990 International/1991 Pierce Pumper (#E6393)- 1250gpm/1000gal 201 is the second-due pumper for fire calls and 2nd-due apparatus on auto accidents. |
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| Pumper 201 - 1990 International/1991 Pierce Pumper (#E6393)- 1250gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Tanker 202 -
2003 International/Schock Custom Welding (Delphi, IN) - 500gpm/1800gal Tanker 202 is third-out on auto accidents (especially on the interstate) to block traffic and protect those working on-scene. |
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| Tanker 202 - 2003 International/Schock Custom Welding (Delphi, IN) - 500gpm/1800gal | ||
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Grass 203 is first-due for all brush and field fires and is also available as a backup rig for medical calls. |
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| Pumper 204 -
1997 KME Excel Custom Pumper (#3349) - 1250gpm/1000gal 204 is first-due for all fire calls at STVFD. |
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| Pumper 204 - 1997 KME Excel Custom Pumper (#3349) - 1250gpm/1000gal | ||
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| Rescue 205 -
2001 Ford F-550/S&S Light Rescue R-205 is first-due for all medical calls and auto accidents. This rig carries a set of Amkus Rescue tools for auto extrication. |
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| Tanker 206 - 1995 Freightliner/S&S - 500gpm/3500gal | ||
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| Tanker 206 - 1995 Freightliner/S&S - 500gpm/3500gal | ||
| Special Thanks to Chief Bill Huffer and FF Travis Tarter for their help in arranging the apparatus for these pictures and for providing Sheffield Township VFD background and history. |
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