Vehicle History

Apparatus and Vehicle History

The following is a brief history of all vehicles and apparatus previously owned by the White River Township Fire Department, dating back to its inception in 1952. The list is in order of acquisition and only includes apparatus that have been sold or retired. Although some of the equipment was re-titled (re-named) throughout the years, the original titles are listed below. Currently in-service apparatus can be viewed by clicking the appropriate link on the main page. Click on the thumbnail of the apparatus below to see an enlarged photo.

1	ENGINE 51	2	ENGINE 51
	In service from 1952-1957		In service from 1957-1964
	Used as the primary pumper during the period		Used as the primary pumper during the period
1937 GMC Engine (actual photo unavailable)		1954 Dodge Engine

3	BRUSH 52	4	AMBULANCE 54
	In service from 1958-1969		In service from 1958-1963
	Used as a brush truck during the period		Used for first-aid response
1936 Chevrolet Brush Truck		1950 Cadillac Ambulance

5	TANKER 53	6	ENGINE 51
	In service from 1961-1977		In service from 1963-1981
	Used as a tanker during the period		Used as the primary pumper during the period
1961 Chevrolet Tanker		1963 Dodge Engine

7	SQUAD 52	8	ENGINE 54
	In service from 1969-1983		In service from 1972-1996
	Used as the primary EMS unit during the period		Used as a backup engine through the period
1969 Dodge Power Wagon Rescue		1972 Ford Howe Engine

9	BRUSH 56	10	ENGINE 53
	In service from 1977-1981		In service from 1977-1998
	Used as a brush truck during the period		Used as a tanker through the period
1953 Jeep M38		1977 Ford Howe Tanker

11	ENGINE 51	12	RESCUE 52
	In service from 1981-1996		In service from 1983-1998
	Used as the primary engine through the period		Used as the primary EMS unit during the period
1981 Pierce Engine		1982 GMC Rescue

13	SQUAD 56	14	GRASS 55
	In service from 1988-1992		In service from 1988-2000
	Used for general utility during the period		Used as a grass rig through the period
1975 Ford Utility Truck		1988 Chevrolet Grass Rig

15	CAR 50	16	RESCUE 52
	In service from 1991-1997		In service from 1992-2005
	Used by the daily shift officer and the Chief		Used for EMS and also light and air support
1989 Chrysler K-Car		1990 Chevrolet Rescue

17	LIGHT WAGON 52	18	ENGINE 51
	In service from 1992-1996		In service from 1992-2001
	Used for light and air support		Used as a primary engine through the period
1977 Chevrolet Light Wagon		1992 Smeal Challenger Engine

19	BATTALION 5	20	CAR 501
	In service from 1993-2000		In service from 1997-2001
	Used by the on-duty shift supervisor		Used by the Fire Chief for response
1993 Jeep Cherokee		1995 Crown Victoria

21	BATTALION 5	22	CAR 501
	In service from 1997-2000		In service from 1999-2005
	Used by the Fire Chief for response		Used by the Fire Chief for response
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe		1999 Chevrolet Tahoe

23	CAR 504	24	BATTALION 5
	In service from 1999-2005		In service from 2000-2005
	Used by the department's Fire Marshal		Used originally by Battalion 5 then by Fire Prevention
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe		2000 Chevrolet Tahoe

25	ENGINE 54	26	UTILITY 53
	In service from 1996-2006		In service from 1992-2006
	Used as a primary and then as a backup engine		Used as a rescue squad and as a utility vehicle
1996 Pierce Engine		1990 Chevrolet C3500

27	CAR 555	28	CAR 556
	In service from 2002-2006		In service from 2002-2006
	Used by various chief officers and as a pool car		Used by the fire chief and later as a pool car
2001 Ford Expedition		2002 Ford Expedition

29	CAR 556	30	CAR 555
	In service from 2003-2007		In service from 2003-2007
	Used by various chief officers and as a pool car		Used by the fire chief and later as a pool car
2003 Ford Expedition		2003 Ford Expedition

31	BATTALION 5	32	RESCUE 51
	In service from 2005-2007		In service from 1998-2008
	Used by the A-shift Battalion Chief		Used as a first-line heavy rescue apparatus
2005 Ford Explorer		1998 E-One Cyclone II

33	CAR 555	34	CAR 556
	In service from 2005-2008		In service from 2005-2008
	Used as a Battalion car and then later as a pool car		Used as a Battalion car and then later as a pool car
2005 Ford Explorer		2005 Ford Explorer

35	CAR 504
	In service from 2007-2008
	Used by the Fire Marshal
2007 Ford Explorer

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