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Patrick O'Brian
About the Muncie Fire
Department In
first half of 2008, the Muncie Fire Department responded to over 3,000 calls for service, of those nearly 200 were fires.
According to the Muncie Fire Department, “each shift one Battalion Chief is in charge of Operations throughout
the city. In addition, two Captains split command of the north and south areas of the city and typically respond from Stations
1 and 2. Muncie's 1 Rescue responds to extrications and specialty rescues throughout all of Delaware County from Station 1.
This unique truck carries equipment for confined space rescue, swift water rescue and various other specialty rescue tools.
Muncie's fleet includes both 4-man "Squads" and 3-man "Pumps." Muncie 1 and 2 Squad respond to ALS calls
along with Delaware County EMS. They serve as frontline Engines, but also respond for additional manpower to all working fires
and special incidents.”
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