History[]
The Gratis Fire Department ceased operations July 1, 2024. All apparatus and the fire station were assumed by West Elkton-Gratis Township Fire Department, becoming the Shawnee Fire District.
Fire Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 East Franklin Street, Gratis | 1950s-1985 | Became the Gratis Library | |
| 18 | 405 Harrison Street, Gratis | 1985-2024 | Transferred to the Shawnee Fire District |
Apparatus[]
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
- 2013 Ford F-250 4x4 / FD-built (150/300) (Ex-Brush 18)
- 2011 Freightliner M2 106 / Rosenbauer (750/1800) (Ex-Tanker 18)
- 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT / 2023 FD-built (Ex-Chief 18/80) (Co-owned with West Elkton Gratis Township Fire District)
- 1995 Pierce Saber pumper (1500/1000) (SN#E9413) (Sold on Govdeals April 18, 2022)
- 1994 Pierce Saber (1250/1000) (SN#E9412) (Ex-Rescue 18) (Ex-Hudson Fire Department (Ohio), acquired 2014)
- 1991 E-One Cyclone / 2008 rehab (1250/1000) (Ex-Engine 18) (Ex-Farmersville Fire Association Incorporated (Ohio), acquired 2021))
- (118) - 1988 Pierce Dash pumper (1000/1000) (Donated to Butler Tech Public Safety Academy)
- (218) - 1986 Ford C-8000 / E-One pumper (1000/1000) (Donated to Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur Bomberos, Feb. 2022)
- 1986 AM General HMMWV (Ex-Utility 18)
- Mass Casualty trailer (Ex-MC 18/85)