Green Township Vol. Fire Department - 8031 IN 9, Greenfield, IN
Green Township Vol. Fire Department - 8031 IN 9, Greenfield, IN
The Story of the Green Township Volunteer Fire Department
In late 1981 eight men held a township meeting to find out if there was enough interest in Green Township to have and support a fire department. They found out that most of the citizens were 100% behind them.
In January 1982 they started the fire department with a 1948 Chevrolet pumper, 750 G.P.M. with a 1000 gallon water tank. The station was located at Indy 5 gas station at State Roads 9 and 234, a one bay garage. They had 15 men on the roster at that time.
In 1983 they moved to their present location , an old Quonset hut barn that required a lot of work before it could be occupied. Shortly after moving, they purchased a 1959 Mack pumper from two men in Knightstown and in 1984 the Charlotteville Fire Department donated a 4-wheel drive jeep grass rig to them. They found out they needed a tanker, so they found 1967 Chevrolet gasoline truck in a junk yard and completely rebuilt it and had a 2200 gallon tanker. In 1985 they got a 1972 pumper from Warren Township - Marion County.
On June 20, 1987, they broke ground for a 4 bay, 40 x 80 precast concrete building with a community room at State Road 9 and 234 across from IMI headquarters. The building is to be leased from IMI over a 10 year period. In 5 1/2 years of hard work the Green Township Volunteer Fire Department has done an outstanding job. Their membership is up to 22. - Article from Greenfield Daily Reporter
In January 1982 they started the fire department with a 1948 Chevrolet pumper, 750 G.P.M. with a 1000 gallon water tank. The station was located at Indy 5 gas station at State Roads 9 and 234, a one bay garage. They had 15 men on the roster at that time.
In 1983 they moved to their present location , an old Quonset hut barn that required a lot of work before it could be occupied. Shortly after moving, they purchased a 1959 Mack pumper from two men in Knightstown and in 1984 the Charlotteville Fire Department donated a 4-wheel drive jeep grass rig to them. They found out they needed a tanker, so they found 1967 Chevrolet gasoline truck in a junk yard and completely rebuilt it and had a 2200 gallon tanker. In 1985 they got a 1972 pumper from Warren Township - Marion County.
On June 20, 1987, they broke ground for a 4 bay, 40 x 80 precast concrete building with a community room at State Road 9 and 234 across from IMI headquarters. The building is to be leased from IMI over a 10 year period. In 5 1/2 years of hard work the Green Township Volunteer Fire Department has done an outstanding job. Their membership is up to 22. - Article from Greenfield Daily Reporter
Today, the department is proud to have more than 30+ dedicated volunteers, including families whose service now spans second and third generations—a testament to the strong tradition of commitment and care within the community.
In addition to emergency response, the department stays actively connected with residents by hosting annual community events such as the Pork Chop Dinner, participating in Safety Days and handing out treats on Halloween, reinforcing their mission of service both inside and outside of emergencies.
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