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Pictured with the new equipment is Trustee Gary Coons, James Glynn, Joyce Warren,
Board President Michael Kalscheur, Evelyn Sayer, Marvin Hawkins,
Cindy Kirchhofer and Randy Decker.
PHOTO BY: Russ Futrell |
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Perry Township New Apparatus
The Perry Township Trustee and Perry Township Fire Department (PTFD) Board of
Directors recently viewed the new apparatus as it arrived for inspection prior
to being placed into service. This apparatus was much needed since the average
age of the previous fleet was 11 years old, and in need of costly repair.
Board member Cindy Kirchhofer state, "We were forced with making a decision
between substantial capital outlays (for new apparatus) versus continuing to
pour money into a bottomless vessel. Proficient public safety is crucial to the
security of Perry Township residents. With that in mind, we knew that taxpayer
dollars were put to better use by purchasing newer, safer equipment rather than
sinking their dollars into the never-ending mechanical repairs of an aging
fleet." The average of PTFD's fleet is now closer to 4 years old with these
additions.
The new fleet will be distributed throughout the
township.
Station 61 located at Madison Avenue and Thompson Road will receive
one new engine as well as the new Strike Rig. The Strike Rig will
provide additional vehicle extrication equipment and shoring gear
for trench and collapse rescue efforts. Another new engine will be
placed at Station 62 at 7447 S Meridian Street, with the last new
engine going to Station 63 at 4155 E Stop 11 Road.
Contact Information
Perry Township Fire Department
4925 Shelby Street, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 788-4813
Website Administrator
jjohnson-stevens@perrytownship-in.gov |
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