Station #1:
109 E. Main Street
Warsaw, IN 46580
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Phone: 574-372-9501
Fax: 574-267-3276 |
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Station #2:
2204 E. Center St.
Warsaw, IN 46580
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Phone: 574-372-9502
Fax: 574-267-7962 |
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The Warsaw Fire Department is dedicated to serving and protecting the lives and property of the individuals that live, work, play and travel in our great community.
The WFD protects not only the citizens of Warsaw, but also Wayne Township which surrounds the city. The WFD is classified as a combination department.
In 1912, the department hired its first paid firefighter. Since that time, it has evolved to our present staff of 31 paid members and 17 volunteer members. The department consists of the Fire Chief, Training Officer, Fire Marshal, Administrative Assistant, and 27 Firefighters. The paid staff works a 24-hour on-duty/48 hour off-duty schedule. We have three shifts with nine firefighters per shift, including one Assistant Chief, one Captain, and one Lieutenant. The volunteer staff have their own officers, consisting of one Captain and one Lieutenant.
| The department was fortunate to receive an ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) certified canine in 2003. Baily is handled by our Fire Marshal, Michael Wilson. Bailey's main job is to detect if accelerants were used to start a fire, but he is also a hit with the kids during station tours. |
click here to learn more about Bailey
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In 2003, WFD also received a FEMA Grant (Federal Emergency Management Association), which enabled the department to purchase a flashover chamber and burn building. These units are used for on-going training not only for our firefighters but for firefighters throughout the county.
Stations and Equipment
Station One, 109 E. Main Street
1) Rescue One, 1998 KME International, equipped with tools for auto accidents and other types of rescues.
2) Engine One, 1986 Pierce Arrow Pumper
3) Tanker 105, 1989 International Tanker, carries 3,500 gallons of water to areas without hydrants.
4) Truck 107, 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck, carries 1,100 feet of large diameter hose.
Station Two, 2004 E. Center Street
1) Rescue Two, 1998 KME International, identical to Rescue One.
2) Engine Two, 1991 Pierce Arrow Pumper, scheduled for refurbishment in 2005.
3) Ladder One, 1977 Pre-Fab LTI 85-ft. Platform. A new 100-ft. Pierce Platform has been ordered to replace Ladder One. It is scheduled to be operational by April 2005.
4) Truck 108, 1996 Chevrolet pickup truck. This utility truck also carries ice rescue equipment during the winter months.
5) Truck 106, 1991 Chevrolet pickup truck, used for grass fires.
Learn about the WFD Antique Fire Truck
We also have a rehabilitation trailer for the firefighters during the unpredictable Indiana weather. The department has two 2001 Chevrolet Tahoes, one for the Chief's command and the other for Fire Marshal Wilson and Bailey, in addition to a 2004 pickup truck for the Training Officer. All three units respond off-duty to working structure fires.
