Evansville Regional Airport Fire Department

	Evansville Regional Airport Fire Department Evansville is located 125 miles west of Louisville, KY in the far southwest corner of Indiana. The Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) includes a Public Safety Department in charge of Fire, Crash Rescue Security and EMS Medical protection throughout the facility and airfields. Each shift 6 firefighters and their full-time Chief train and stand ready for any aircraft or public safety incidents.
Evansville Regional Airport - Safety Building This building is home to the Fire Department and Safety Offices. From left to right are Rescues 4, 1, 3, 2 and the chief's car. This modern building includes sleeping quarters, offices, training rooms and a kitchen for the crews.
Rescue 1 - 1996 Oshkosh T-1500 - 1196gpm/1500gal water/200gal Foam/500lbs PKP
Rescue 1 - 1996 Oshkosh T-1500 - 1196gpm/1500gal water/200gal Foam/500lbs PKP
Rescue 1 - 1996 Oshkosh T-1500 - 1196gpm/1500gal water/200gal Foam/500lbs PKP Each day the firefighters take at least one drive along every runway looking for any debris or other items that could interfere with aircraft takeoffs and landings. All of the ARFF vehicles are made to manuever on and off road for quick access in emergency situations.
Rescue 2 - 2006 Oshkosh Striker 1500 - 1500gpm/1500gal/210gal Foam/500lb PKP In addition to AFF Foam, this rig carries 500lb of PKP Dry Chemical that can be added to the flow from it's front bumper turret for even more effective fire suppression.
Rescue 2 - 2006 Oshkosh Striker 1500 - 1500gpm/1500gal/210gal Foam/500lb PKP Each day the various rigs are pulled out to test all of their water cannons and spray abilities. Rescue 2 includes one roof-mounted and one bumper-mounted turret. In addition, three nozzles can create a spray underneath the rig as well. This provides protection to the apparatus from a fuel spill, but can also prove helpful in fighting grass fires along the runway. These trucks can simply drive right over smouldering brush to put the fire out fast!
Rescue 3 - 1981 Oshkosh T-6 - 1050gpm/1500gal water/200gal Foam With the arrival of Rescue 2, Rescue 3 is now the 3rd due unit and reserve ARFF response vehicle at Evansville.
Rescue 3 - 1981 Oshkosh T-6 - 1050gpm/1500gal water/200gal Foam Rescue 3 shows off it's capability to change from stream to spray during it's morning checklist.
Rescue 4 - 1988 Ford L8000/Marion Heavy Rescue This rig previously served at the City of Evansville as Rescue 3. It was repainted and put into service as the airport's Rescue and EMS Truck in early 2007.
Safety Car - 2006 Ford Crown Victoria