Welcome to the home of Indy's Ladder Company 13.
Indianapolis Fire Department Ladder Company 13 is located in the heart of Downtown Indianapolis in the Canal District at The Central Station. Organized in 1896, Ladder 13 has been protecting the citizens of Indianapolis for over 120 years.
Indianapolis Fire Department Mission Statement:
We will provide an appropriate, safe, and professional response to fire, medical and environmental emergencies. We are dedicated to minimizing the loss of life and property through suppression, rescue education, code enforcement, investigation and other innovative programs.
Ladder 13 apparatus through the years:
1896 Horse Drawn Service Ladder
1915 Kelly/Springfield Service Ladder
1915 Seagrave/Babcock 85’ Ladder
1921 ALF 85’ Ladder MM
1941 ALF 100’ Ladder TT
1967 FWD/Boyer 75’ Snorkel
1969 Maxim 85’ Snorkel
1987 Thibualt 100’ Tower RM
1991 Grumman 102’ Tower RM
2004 Pierce 100' Tower RM (Present)