The North Judson Town Council discussed creating a wireless network for the county’s first responders. The council mentioned internet bandwidth can slow down during times of the day more people are using the internet.
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A program that allows volunteer first responders to obtain college classes free of charge was highlighted when the Starke County Local Emergency Planning Committee met last week.
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Starke County emergency responders have participated in critical training sessions over the past month.
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The Starke County Fire Association members are currently reviewing the First Responder program operations.
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The Starke County COAD is looking for local restaurants and businesses willing to donate food, beverages and other resources to first responders during lengthy emergency situations.
This would be a local effort similar to canteen services offered by the Red Cross. Starke County EMA Director J. Nier would assist the COAD with this initiative. When a major incident occurs and responders are expected to be out in the field for an extended period of time, she would call on COAD members to get resources to the scene as soon as possible. Continue reading
Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith reported that earlier today, a call came into 911 dispatch advising Police, Fire and EMS of a vehicle leaving the roadway and hitting a fence near the intersection of Culver Road and Main Street. Continue reading
Knox City Council members amended their meeting agenda Tuesday night, in order include Fire Chief Kenny Pfost’s annual report.
Pfost explained that the fire department’s year ran from December 1st of 2016 through November 30th of this year. He said there was a total of 256 calls which was up 60 runs from last year. He stated that 133 of those were medical-related, resulting in 28 more medical calls than the previous year. Continue reading
The Town of Culver will be honoring the memory of victims of the World Trade Center attacks, fallen heroes and their families with a 9/11 Heroes 5K Run and 1 mile fun run/walk on Saturday, September 16. In the meanwhile, event coordinators and volunteers have been lining the course with American flags.
Walkers and runners of all different ages and abilities are asked to come out to the Culver Academy Naval Building this Saturday to show support for veterans, their families and first responders. There is still time to register online before the race but individuals also have the ability to register on-site for an additional cost. Continue reading
Don’t panic if you see a lot of emergency response vehicles this morning in LaPorte County. Emergency responders from LaPorte, Starke and St. Joseph Counties are taking part in a large-scale training exercise. The scenario involves two simulated train derailments. Continue reading
