City of West Lafayette, Indiana

Fire Department

The highly-trained, dedicated members of the West Lafayette Fire Department work around the clock to keep us safe. The WLFD provides fire and first responder (basic) medical response to citizens within the city limits. The department responds to approximately 1,600 incidents each year.

The Fire Department operates from three stations. Fire Station No. 1 is located at 300 North Street, near the Purdue University campus, and was Truck built in 1917, making it one of Indiana's oldest active fire stations. Fire Station No. 1 formerly housed city hall and other city offices. It is also one of a few stations in Indiana with a pole. Fire Station No. 2 is at 531 W. Navajo Street, just one block from City Hall. Fire Station No. 3 is located at 501 W. Kalberer Road and is temporarily housed in a renovated facility along with Parks Department maintenance.

The Fire Department has five pieces of major fire apparatus: a 95 ft. aerial platform, three pumper/heavy rescue trucks, and one foam/utility truck.

Philip Drew, who has been with the Fire Department since 1985, serves as fire chief. The departmental staff also includes Assistant Chiefs Charles Eldridge (A-shift), Jeff Holder (B-shift) and Bob Molter(C-shift); Fire Inspector/Investigator Brian Lancaster; three captains; six lieutenants and 27 firefighters for a total of 41 sworn personnel. They report to three rotating shifts (A, B and C) which work 24 hours when on duty.

News and Announcements

Strategic Plan - 2010
Published: 02/19/2010
Strategic Plan 2010
Bids, Quotes & Proposals
Published: 01/28/2010
The City of West Lafayette is now offering a webpage for all City vendor solicitations. This is a ...