S t a t i o n   No.  2 Equipment

Engine 153 is a 1994 HME/Laverne rescue pumper which has a 1500 GPM pump, a 1000 gallons of water and 30 gallons of foam.  This rescue engine is the primary fire suppression and rescue vehicle for the Station No. 2 response area.  With all of the equipment needed for firefighting, this engine also carries a wide variety of rescue tools needed for auto vehicle accidents.  Some of the equipment includes hydraulic spreaders, rams and cutters, high and low pressure air bags and various hand tools.  With a totally enclosed pump panel, the engineer can operate in all extremes of weather and provide a climate controlled rest area for the firefighter.  This engine responds to Sauk Village with automatic aid.  

Ambulance 172 is a 2006 Medtec Type-3  ALS (Advanced Life Support) ambulance.  Built on a Ford E-450 chassis, this ambulance provides care to the Eastern side of our district.  With a minimal staffing of (1) Paramedic and (1) EMT, this unit can provide care to patients suffering from medical illnesses to trauma from multi-vehicle car crashes.  Both of the districts ALS ambulances are also equipped with water rescue equipment.

Support Vehicle 192, a 2006 Ford Expedition, provides transportation for paid-on-call members responding to calls and additional medical support to districts other station when needed. This vehicle is also used when the district needs to send personnel to schools and conferences.

CRETE   TOWNSHIP   FIRE   PROTECTION   DISTRICT

Tender 157 is a 2010 Alexis 3000 gallon tender. Built on a Freightliner chassis, the unit is a primary response vehicle for our non-hydrant area. Included with this unit is a 500 GPM PTO driven pump and a 3000 gallon Drop Tank. Tender 157 is located very close to the Indiana state line and responds to local Indiana departments and departments North of our district for mutual aid.

Squad 152 was built by E-One in 1980. Built on a Ford 8000 chassis with an all aluminum body, 1250 GPM pump and 750 gallons of water, this was Station #2 primary response engine until 1994 when it converted into a rescue squad now housed at Station #1. The main function for this vehicle is to respond as a second out engine or backup engine for multiple calls. In addition this engine is capable of drafting water from drop tanks setup at fire scenes where fire hydrants are not present.