The Winamac Volunteer Fire Department reported that it responded to a structure fire late Saturday night that kept crews on the scene for approximately three hours.
Continue readingWinamac Firefighters respond to overnight structure fire Saturday
New firefighter training sites across Indiana
Firefighters in Pulaski County and surrounding areas now have access to firefighter training facilities closer to home following the completion of Indiana’s Hub-and-Spoke Training Program.
Continue readingSan Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Receives Grant for Guardian Angels
The San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department received a grant from the Starke County Community Foundation to purchase 18 Guardian Angel safety lights for its firefighters.
Continue readingThe North Judson Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department reports open positions
The North Judson Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department shared with Town Council on Monday evening that it is seeking volunteers.
Continue readingWinamac Volunteer Fire Department shares April calls for service
The Winamac Volunteer Fire Department recently shared its calls for service during the month of April.
Continue readingKnox-Center Township Fire Department responds to structure fire in Knox
The Knox-Center Township Fire Department reports that it responded to a structure fire on Lake Street in Knox yesterday.
Continue readingField fire damages 15-20 acres of land in Knox
According to a report from the Knox-Center Township Fire Department, it was dispatched to a reported field fire yesterday, April 8th.
Continue readingSan Pierre Volunteer Fire Department responds to woods fire
The San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department reports that on Wednesday, March 25th, its department dealt with a woods fire.
Continue readingSan Pierre Volunteer Fire Department holds extrication training
San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department reports that on Saturday, February 28th, its members participated in extrication training the department held.
Continue readingBass Lake Volunteer Fire Department shares January statistics
Bass Lake California Township Volunteer Fire Department recently shared their statistics from January 2026.
Continue readingKnox-Center Township Fire Department shares winter fire safety tips
Knox-Center Township Fire Department recently shared that their website provides multiple, valuable winter fire safety tips.
Continue readingWinamac Volunteer Fire Department responds to structure fire Tuesday
WINAMAC – Winamac Volunteer Fire Department reports that on Tuesday, November 18th, they responded to a structure fire around 1:24am.
Continue readingNorth Judson shares meeting minutes from September 22nd meeting
The town of North Judson recently shared the meeting minutes from their September 22nd special meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Volunteer Fire Department shares statistics from September
The Winamac Volunteer Fire Department has shared their statistics for calls for service from the month of September.
Continue readingNorth Judson – Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Hay Fire
According to the North Judson – Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department, on Saturday morning, July 20th, around 8am Central Time, their crews were called to a hay fire near Toto.
Continue readingHoosier Solar Sponsors Training for Starke County Fire Departments
Hoosier Solar sponsored three training sessions for Starke County fire departments at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox Sunday, January 12 and Monday, January 13. The sessions focused on fire safety for photovoltaic (PV) equipment (solar panels) and were led by Deputy Fire Marshal Tony Granato of Energy Response Solutions, LLC.
Continue readingMoving Starke County Forward Overdose Awareness Event
This past Sunday, Moving Starke County Forward hosted an event for Overdose Awareness at Wythogan Park. The event honored the community’s first responders as well as featured moving testimony from a former addict who is now working to raise awareness and promote recovery. Continue reading
Railroad Township Negotiations May be Influenced by State Statute
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onflicting perspectives have set Railroad Township on edge, but state statute may ultimately settle the matter of a contract with volunteer firefighters.
Railroad Township Votes Down Firefighter Contract, Future Discussions Planned
Railroad Township has some extra work to do before adopting a contract with its fire department.
During a meeting Wednesday night, the agreement between the fire department and the township was considered for approval. The Township Advisory Board, however, was concerned with some of the language in the contract.
Knox Fire Department Seeks Signage for Fire Stations
The fire stations in Knox may soon have some new signage identifying the locations.
