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McCutchanville Fire Department

About McCutchanville Fire Department

The McCutchanville Fire Department was organized in 1947 by the McCutchanville Benefit Club when they saw a need to purchase a fire engine for their community. Over the course of 70 years the department grew and expanded coverage to much of the north side of Evansville. McCutchanville now has eleven apparatus and two stations, Station Five and Station Ten.

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Our Mission

“We The Members of the McCutchanville Fire Department are committed to providing the highest quality emergency services assistance to our citizens.

Our mission is to reduce the loss of life and reduction of property loss through progressive community leadership, public education, fire suppression, hazardous materials response, and non-transport pre-hospital care within our legal jurisdiction and others as required by mutual aid. We do this with Honor and Duty as we Serve and Protect the Citizens who Live, Work and Travel throughout our Community Daily.”

1906
Emergency Runs

31
Residential Fires

1050
Medical Runs

2744
Training Hours

763
PR Hours

14,310
Homes In District

Our Stations

Brush 5 – 2005 Ford F-350/Alum-Line/UPF 4×4 Grass Rig – 250gpm/200gal Brush 5 was purchased with a grant from FEMA in 2005. The purpose of this vehicle was to allow McCutchanville better access to brush fires. The truck features a custom skid which carries 200 gallons of water and a engine that powers 2 brush lines and a full sized nozzle. In addition to water and hose, the trucks has a collection of rakes and flappers for putting out small vegetation that has caught fire. Model: 2005 Ford F-350 Engine: Powerstrok Pump:Briggs and Straton 250 gp Tank Size: 200 gallon Crew Size: First Due Assignment: Brush Fire Attack / Medical
Quint 5 – 1997 Simon-Duplex/LTI 102′ Rear-mount platform – 2000gpm/500gal Quint 5 was purchased to better respond to the growing industrial complex’s on U.S. Highway 41 and Hedden Road. It features a 102 foot pre-plummed ladder which stands as one of the biggest ladder trucks in the county. However, this unique rig has one of Simon’s shorter cab lengths so that it could fit into it’s station. The platform on this truck has a smooth bore nozzle, a combination nozzle, and a standpipe to allow for firefighting operation at height. Model: Simon-Duplex/LTI Engine: Detroit Diesel Pump: Waterous 2,000 gpm Tank Size: 500 gallon Ladder Length: 102 Feet Crew Size: 8 First Due Assignment: High Risk Search and Rescue / Assist First Due Apparatus
Rescue 5 – 2000 Spartan/EVI (#357) walk-around Medium Rescue Rescue 5 serves as McCutchanville’s Medium Rescue Apparatus. This truck carries the largest set of extrication tools in the county only matched by EFD Rescue 1. The need for this apparatus is supplied by the large equipment that travels on U.S. Highway 41 and Interstate 69. The truck carries large stabilization poles, cribbing, extrication tools, rehab equipment, hazmat equipment, and a air tank for refilling SCBA bottles. Model: Spartan / EVI Engine: Cummins Extrication Tools: Genesis Hydraulic Spreader, Cutter, Combi-Tool, Small Tool Crew Size: 6 First Due Assignment: Extrication / Assist first due apparatus / Medical

McCutchanville Fire Station 5

9219 Petersburg Road

Station 5 is located at 9219 Petersburg Rd in the community of McCutchanville and is home to Engine 5, Engine 15, Rescue 5, Quint 5, Brush 5, and 5A51. Station 5’s First Due area includes the large industrial buildings such as O’Neal Steel, Flanders, Anchor Industries, Omicron, Jasper, and Burch Industrial Parks as well as an abundance of other factories, warehouses, and major business hubs in the business park. Commercial Properties included in Stations 5’s First Due are the Deaconess Sports Complex and Oak Hill School. Residential neighborhoods include Keystone, Ridgewood Estates, Arrowwood, Melody Hills, Whetstone Meadows, Plainview Acres, Eagle Crossing, Green River Estates, Covington Heights, Crown Ridge, Windemere Farms, Malibu Park, Bentwood Estates, Shannon Acres, Brookview Heights, and Plantation Estates. On average Station 5 responds to over 700 Fire, MVA, and medical calls each year. This includes an average of 5-10 Working Fires per year. Engine 5 serves as the first out apparatus on the majority of Station 5’s calls.

More About Station 5

First due for Station 5 surrounds the northern and eastern regions of Evansville Regional Airport. This includes the community of McCutchanville and the following neighborhoods: Keystone, Ridgewood Estates, Arrowwood, Melody Hills, Whetstone Meadows, Plainview Acres, Eagle Crossing, Green River Estates, Covington Heights, Crown Ridge, Windemere Farms, Malibu Park, Bentwood Estates, Shannon Acres, Brookview Heights, and Plantation Estates. Five’s first due also includes the Omicron, Jasper, and Burch Industrial Parks.

The Yamaha ATV is the newest addition to the department. It was purchased to be used at PR events such as the numerous Sporting Matches and Shows at the new Deaconess Sports Park. This vehicle allows members to navigate crowds and provide medical care quickly. The ATV is also capable of being used for extensive brush fires in remote locations.
Quint 10 was purchased brand new from Spartan/Smeal in 2002. The 75ft quint was purchased to better protect the industrial park located on St. Joseph Avenue.
Engine 10 – 2013 Ferrara Inferno Rescue Pumper (R-575) – 2000gpm/1000gal E10 replaced both a Rescue and Engine company as the first-due apparatus from Station 10 in 2005. In 2012 the Engine was involved in an accident which resulted in the engine colliding with a utility poll. Engine was rebuilt in 2013 and had many modifications made which included a new heavy duty front bumper with a set of extrication tools installed in the bumper itself. E-10 carries 2 sets of Genesis extrication tools, including the 1 set in front bumper. Model: Farrara Inferno Engine: Cummins Pump: Waterous 2,000 gpm Tank Size: 1000 gallons Extrication Tools:Rear Genesis Hydraulic Combi-Tool / Front Bumper Hydraulic Spreader and Cutter Crew Size: First Due Assignment: Fire Attack / Extrication

McCutchanville Fire Station 10

7707 N. St Joseph Avenue

Station 10 is located at 7707 N. St. Joseph Avenue and is home to Engine 10, Quint 10, ATV 5, and 5A50. Station 10’s First Due area consists of the residential neighborhoods of Kratzville, Westbrooke, Mill Creek Estates, Highland Ridge Estates, Evergreen Heights, Old State, Copperfield, Greenbriar Hills, Deerfield, Clear Creek, Mount Ashley, Castle Lake Estates, Autumn Winds, and Havenwood Meadows. Station 10’s response area also includes Citadel, DSM, Co-Op, St Joe Industrial Park, Skylane Airport, and several small industrial buildings. Station 10, on average, responds to 650 Fire, MVA, and medical calls each year. This includes an average of 8-12 Working Fires per year. Engine 10 serves as the first out apparatus on the majority of Station 10’s calls.

More About Station 10

In 1994 BFI, who owned and operated the Evansville Landfill, donated a large plot of land to the department. McCutchanville built upon this property Station 10. This station serves as the western hub for department operations. In the early 2000’s a training center was also built adjacent to the station. This includes a live burn chamber, mobile home for search and rescue operations, double stack trailer for basement operations, automobile shell for car fire operations, and maze trailer for firefighter safety and orientation.

5-0 Program

The 5-0 program is a new program being introduced by many departments in the county. The idea is to have officer level members using small department apparatus to respond to emergency calls from their home or work. This challenges the traditional methodology of volunteers responding from their home to the station to pick up a truck. Instead the experienced member can go directly en route to the scene without wasting precious time. The officer can quickly arrive on scene, determine the extent of the call, and direct incoming resources in a more organized fashion. Members favor this option of responding to calls as it allows them the opportunity to spend time with their family in the time that they are not actively on a call.

5A51 - The 5A51 vehicle is a 2017 Chevy Tahoe. This vehicle was purchased to replace the former 5A50 Ford Expedition which was involved in an accident while responding to a call in 2015. The vehicle was added as an addition to the 5-0 Program. This program was designed to allow officer level firefighters to respond to emergency calls from their home within the district. This competes with the traditional methodology of responding to the station to pick up a apparatus and then continuing to the scene. Contained within the vehicle is a fully stocked medical bag, an AED, 2 types of fire extinguishers, a thermal imaging camera, vehicle lock out kit, hydrant bag, gas monitor, command board, and an array of radio systems to run a large scale incident.
5A50 - The 5A50 vehicle is a 2013 Ford Explorer Interceptor. This vehicle was purchased shortly after the Line of Duty Death of Firefighter and EMT Jeremy Tighe. The vehicle was added as an addition to the 5-0 Program. This program was designed to allow officer level firefighters to respond to emergency calls from their home within the district. This competes with the traditional methodology of responding to the station to pick up a apparatus and then continuing to the scene. Contained within the vehicle is a fully stocked medical bag, an AED, 2 types of fire extinguishers, a thermal imaging camera, vehicle lock out kit, hydrant bag, gas monitor, command board, and an array of radio systems to run a large scale incident.

Message from the Chief

Hello and Welcome to the official website of the McCutchanville Fire Department. We hope you find this site helpful and informative.

We invite you to look through this site and get to know what makes the McCutchanville Fire Department so special.

The McCutchanville Fire Department was established in 1947, the department was founded with the community-spirited concept of neighbors helping neighbors. Over the years, that spirit has become woven into the fabric of the community and remains the very backbone of our organization.

Today the department operates as a combination fire department, which means its membership is comprised of both volunteer and career personnel. These dedicated professionals work side by side, every day, providing a wide variety of services to the community.

Our members place high value on Integrity, Professionalism, Dedication, and Community Pride. This site is intended to provide you with answers to the most frequently asked questions and give you information about our organization and how we serve the community.

The men and women of the McCutchanville Fire Department are dedicated to providing superior service to the residents, visitors, and businesses in our District, Fire suppression is only one of our responsibilities. Today’s fire service requires an “all-risk” approach to emergency management. Our Career and Volunteer members continually train and prepare for fires, traumatic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, search and rescue, natural and man-made disasters, and emergency medical incidents to keep us ready to respond to the unexpected.

For more than 70 years, our Department has worked hard to adapt and evolve to meet the challenges of providing a wide spectrum of services to our community. I believe our greatest asset is our members who consistently go the extra mile in delivering these vital services. Its these people who carry out our mission daily and serve to make our community a safe place to live and work.

We are guided and supported by a Board of Directors made up of elected leaders from our community, fire department and township trustee . The Board places great emphasis on the value of service and collaboration providing a highly supportive framework that allows the agency to achieve greater efficiency than any single partner could achieve on their own.

On behalf of the McCutchanville Fire Department, we thank you for your interest in our webpage.

I am thankful to serve the McCutchanville Fire Department and Center Township as your Fire Chief, and I look forward to the challenges that come with leading such a great organization. It is my honor and privilege to work daily alongside the professionals of the McCutchanville Fire Department, Those who serve our organization are our most important asset and these proud men and women have dedicated themselves to service.

Respectfully,

Department Chief

Brandon Elliott

Response District