Carmel Fire Buffs Engine 1 Restoration Project

She’s back home - where she sat and served the community 44 years ago! We could not have done it without our sponsors, donations and community support - THANK YOU!

Did you see the engine making her debut in the CarmelFest parade?!?

👀Hose bed has been installed

Painted pump valves and misc plumbing material ready for installation.

📢 📢Thank you Mike Good from Dynamat for your support. Installed Dynamat in headline of cab and also underside of cab. We’re getting closer each and every day for the complete restoration 📢📢

We’re out tonight come and see Santa before he heads back to the North Pole 🎅🏽

North Carmel, tonight Santa is in your neighborhood!!

A few reminders: the link included on this post will show the actual location of Santa as we have a tracker on the fire engine. If the icon stops, or gets off course don’t worry. There are a few times built in that the convoy makes an off route bathroom break. Santa sits on the passenger side of the fire engine, so plan accordingly.

https://cityofcarmel.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=16713f1af21a46889f94b47de62a52c7

Tis the season - what a wonderful project for those in need within our community. Thank you to all the hard work, planning and ex*****on to those involved. Until next year 🚒🎅🏽

South central Carmel, tonight Santa is in your neighborhood!!

A few reminders: the link included on this post will show the actual location of Santa as we have a tracker on the fire engine. If the icon stops, or gets off course don’t worry. There are a few times built in that the convoy makes an off route bathroom break. Santa sits on the passenger side of the fire engine, so plan accordingly.

https://cityofcarmel.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=16713f1af21a46889f94b47de62a52c7

Santa’s coming to your part of town tonight 🚒🎅🏽

South central Carmel, tonight Santa is in your neighborhood!!

A few reminders: the link included on this post will show the actual location of Santa as we have a tracker on the fire engine. If the icon stops, or gets off course don’t worry. There are a few times built in that the convoy makes an off route bathroom break. Santa sits on the passenger side of the fire engine, so plan accordingly.

https://cityofcarmel.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=16713f1af21a46889f94b47de62a52c7

Tonight’s the night 🚒🎅🏽

Southwest Carmel, tonight Santa is in your neighborhood!!

A few reminders: the link included on this post will show the actual location of Santa as we have a tracker on the fire engine. If the icon stops, or gets off course don’t worry. There are a few times built in that the convoy makes an off route bathroom break. Santa sits on the passenger side of the fire engine, so plan accordingly.

https://cityofcarmel.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=16713f1af21a46889f94b47de62a52c7

If you’re on Dashers Drive path in the east side of Carmel for the Santa parade - look for old engine 1! She’s making her public appearance!

It’s that time of year again 🎅🏽🚒

Northeast Carmel, tonight Santa is in your neighborhood!!

A few reminders: the link included on this post will show the actual location of Santa as we have a tracker on the fire engine. If the icon stops, or gets off course don’t worry. There are a few times built in that the convoy makes an off route bathroom break. Santa sits on the passenger side of the fire engine, so plan accordingly.

https://cityofcarmel.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=16713f1af21a46889f94b47de62a52c7

32 retired Carmel Fire Department firefighters enjoyed the retirees breakfast along with checking out the progress on the engine.

You might see the old engine riding around today - she made her appearance at the CFD retirees breakfast! Stay tuned 🚒

For more than 50 years, the Carmel Fire Department, with support from the Carmel community, has delivered food and presents to families in need. Please help us continue this enduring tradition.

How can you help?
You can donate to CAP where all proceeds will be used for the program.
Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ALN6D8E4CFN5Y

You can also be a sponsor by completing this form:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/da45021c28cd498980a9fc0e017287b9
Please see the flyer below for more information.

Found June 1, 2017, brought home June 16, 2017.

Her first trip back home since 1980

Save the Date Stop by your local fire station to meet your firefighters, tour the station, sit in a truck, and more!

Today was a good day! Hose dividers are on, hose trays back on from after pin striping, rear handrail and rear light brackets back on.

A friend near and dear to our heart ♥️

⚠️UPDATE⚠️
Mr. Prather has been located and is safe. Thank you to everyone who assisted in locating him.

🚨MISSING PERSON🚨

We are attempting to locate 79-year-old Andrew "Terry" Prather Jr.

He was last seen in Carmel at approximately 06:30am. He is described as 5'9'', 215lbs, with white/silver hair. He was last seen wearing a brown shirt, charcoal grey cargo shorts, white tennis shoes, and long white socks. He drives a white 2006 Cadillac Escalade with Indiana plate 29J8. It is believed Andrew may be experiencing confusion or disorientation.

If you have information on his whereabouts, please contact the Carmel Police Department at 317-571-2580.

She’s been picked up from the gold leaf and pinstriper - next stop the exhaust system gets installed!

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor or making a donation?

Reach out to Gary Dufek - Project Coordinator
317-571-2600
[email protected]

Tuesday’s update on pin stripping, gold leafing! 🤩

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor or donating?

Contact Gary Dufek - project coordinator
317-571-2600
[email protected]

Venmo link below ⬇️

Everyday we are one step closer, we are beyond happy and excited for the final product.

Are you interested in more information or becoming a sponsor?

Contact Gary Dufek, project coordinator
317-571-2600
[email protected]

Pictures of our visit today. Pictures don’t do it justice - we can’t wait

We are excited for the progress! What do you think?!?