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New home for Illinois apparatus (part 4) – Indiana
Hey everyone,
As I continue exploring the fascinating world of fire trucks across different states, I stumbled upon some interesting crossovers between Indiana and Illinois. Here's what I found recently:
In Vermillion County, St. Bernice has an impressive piece of equipment that used to be with Chicago Engine 46. You can check out the details here: [Indiana link](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/West-Central-Indiana/Vermillion/Saint-Bernice/Saintbernice/i-TV4CxMC/A).
Moving over to Hancock County, Shirley boasts a rig that was once part of Bourbonnais, IL Engine 25. The Indiana link for this is available [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/East-Central-Indiana/Hancock/Shirley/Retired-Rigs-11/i-ksnQQL5/A), while the Illinois counterpart can be viewed [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/KANKAKEE/BOURBONNAIS-FPD/i-5pLx4VC/A).
In Henry County, Cadiz also has a truck that originated from Bourbonnais, IL Engine 25. For more on this, head over to the Indiana link [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/East-Central-Indiana/Henry/Cadiz/Cadiz/i-rvK9tgk/A), and the Illinois version is accessible [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/KANKAKEE/BOURBONNAIS-FPD/i-5pLx4VC/A).
Lynn in Randolph County features a truck that previously belonged to Cicero, IL Truck 2. Check it out at the Indiana link [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/East-Central-Indiana/Randolph/Lynn/Station/i-XgL8rMk/A), and the Illinois equivalent is posted [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/CHICAGO-METROPOLITAN-AREA-FDs/COOK-COUNTY-CENTRAL/CICERO-FIRE-DEPARTMENT/i-gt2bXrF/A).
Further east in Wayne County, Cambridge City proudly displays a truck that came from Gurnee, IL Truck. Find out more via the Indiana link [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/East-Central-Indiana/Wayne/Cambridge-City/Cambridge-city/i-Xhds2mP/A), and the Illinois page is live [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/GRUNDY/GARDNER-VFD/i-MXfvzbw/A).
Plainville in Daviess County showcases a vehicle that once served Plainville Township in Kankakee, IL Engine 4. The Indiana link is [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southwestern-Indiana/Daviess-County/Plainville1/Plainville/i-ZP6C2Bg/A), and the Illinois counterpart can be seen [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/KANKAKEE/LIMESTONE-FPD-KANKAKEE/i-8WpwHRN/A).
White River Township in Gibson County has a rig that formerly belonged to White County, IL EMS Rescue. The Indiana link is available [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southwestern-Indiana/Gibson/White-River-Twp-Hazelton/6/i-SQCM5TD/A), and the Illinois link is up [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/GRUNDY/GARDNER-VFD/i-MXfvzbw/A).
Somerville in Gibson County features a tanker that once resided with Tonica, IL Tanker. Explore the Indiana side [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southwestern-Indiana/Gibson/Somerville/Somerville/i-HkV894Q/A), and the Illinois page is accessible [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/GRUNDY/GARDNER-VFD/i-MXfvzbw/A).
Wright Township in Greene County hosts a tanker that was once part of Gardner, IL Tanker 6617. The Indiana link is [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southwestern-Indiana/Greene/Wright-Township/Wrighttownship/i-ChF9JgX/A), and the Illinois counterpart is visible [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/GRUNDY/GARDNER-VFD/i-MXfvzbw/A).
Shawswick Township in Lawrence County proudly exhibits a rig that was originally with Chebanse Township FPD, Clifton, IL Engine 2631. The Indiana link is [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southwestern-Indiana/Lawrence/Shawswick/14/i-kbVNJCP/A), and the Illinois page is live [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/IROQUOIS/CHEBANSE-TOWNSHIP-FPD-CLIFTON/i-XdZLhbG/A).
Lost River in Martin County features a tanker that once belonged to Lynch Area FPD, Danville, IL. The Indiana link is [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southwestern-Indiana/Martin/Lost-River/Lostriver/i-fV6mcHC/A), and the Illinois counterpart is available [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/GRUNDY/GARDNER-VFD/i-MXfvzbw/A).
Paoli in Orange County has a truck that was once part of Tri State FPD Truck 529. The Indiana link is [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southwestern-Indiana/Orange/Paoli1/14/i-5r8rFMz/A), and the Illinois page is live [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/CHICAGO-METROPOLITAN-AREA-FDs/DUPAGE-COUNTY/TRI-STATE-FPD-DARIEN/i-857FwX5/A).
Gosport in Owen County proudly displays a truck that was previously with Wheaton Engine 403. The Indiana link is [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southwestern-Indiana/Owen/Gosport/1/i-XkLLRrK/A), and the Illinois counterpart is accessible [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/CHICAGO-METROPOLITAN-AREA-FDs/DUPAGE-COUNTY/WHEATON-FIRE-DEPARTMENT/i-6cmhW9Z/A).
Spurgeon in Pike County features a rig that once belonged to Waterloo, IL Engine. The Indiana link is [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southwestern-Indiana/Pike/Spurgeon/6/i-8Kn85Vt/A), and the Illinois page is live [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/GRUNDY/GARDNER-VFD/i-MXfvzbw/A).
Shelburn in Sullivan County proudly displays a truck that was once with Mundelein, IL Engine 4311. The Indiana link is [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southwestern-Indiana/Sullivan/Shelburn1/Shelburn/i-78kXXHs/A), and the Illinois counterpart is available [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/GRUNDY/GARDNER-VFD/i-MXfvzbw/A).
Scott County EMS in Scott County features an unknown rig from Illinois. The Indiana link is [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southeastern-Indiana/Scott/Scott-County-EMS/Retired-Rigs/i-Pmdp3rD/A), and the Illinois page is live [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/GRUNDY/GARDNER-VFD/i-MXfvzbw/A).
Jackson-Washington in Jackson County proudly displays a rig that was once with Maryville, IL. The Indiana link is [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southeastern-Indiana/Jackson/Jackson-washington/72/i-fkwRGVL/A), and the Illinois counterpart is accessible [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/ILLINOIS-FIRE-DEPARTMENTS-BY/GRUNDY/GARDNER-VFD/i-MXfvzbw/A).
Utica Township in Clark County features two rigs that were once with New Lenox, IL Truck and Peotone, IL Truck 14. The Indiana link is [here](https://indianafiretrucks.smugmug.com/Southeastern-Indiana/Clark/Uticatownship/Retired-Rigs/i-zfm2LBb/A), and the Illinois counterpart is available [here](https://www.illinoisfiretrucks.com/CHICAGO-METROPOLITAN-AREA-FDs/WILL-COUNTY/PEOTONE-FIRE-DEPARTMENT/i-32bzqzR/A).
These are just a few examples of the many exciting crossovers between Indiana and Illinois fire trucks. It’s always fascinating to see how these vehicles travel across state lines and continue serving their communities. Stay tuned for more updates as I uncover even more connections!
Best,
Luke Whalen