East Madison Fire Territory

06/07/2026

This afternoon a dedication ceremony was held to place the new “Medic 51” Ambulance in-service. The event included:

- Remarks by Fire Chief Jamey Burrows, Union Township Trustee Tim Dunham, and Union Township Board President Jack Odle

- A blessing of the truck by Chesterfield Christian Church Pastor Ned Clark and EMFT Chaplain Chuck Ehrhart.

- A Fire Service tradition of “pushing” the truck in the station for the first time.

We wish to sincerely thank everyone involved in bringing this new life saving emergency vehicle to service.

A ceremony to dedicate the new Medic 52 will be conducted in the next couple of weeks once it’s ready for service.

06/06/2026

Great job by all agencies and responders this morning. Thankful the missing child was located safe and healthy.

🚨 Incident Report – Missing Child Located Safely 🚨

At approximately 6:23 AM this morning, the Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 3500 block of W. 700 N. for a report of a missing person involving a 6-year-old child.

A large-scale search operation was quickly initiated involving the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department (Station 30), East Madison Fire Territory (Station 52), Pipe Creek Twp Fire Department and numerous other assisting agencies and volunteers from across the area.

After an extensive search effort, at approximately 7:33 AM, the child was located by Pipe Creek Township Fire Department personnel operating a utility vehicle (Gator) at a nearby residence. Madison County Sheriff’s deputies, LTVFD Car 232, and East Madison Medic 52 immediately responded to the location to evaluate the child.

We are happy to report that the child was found safe and unharmed. After being assessed by EMS personnel, the child was released back into the care of their mother.

The Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all agencies, responders, and community members who assisted with this search. The successful outcome of this incident is a direct result of the teamwork, dedication, and rapid response demonstrated by everyone involved.

A safe ending is always the best outcome.

Departments assisting with search:
East Madison Fire Territory
Pipe Creek Fire Department
Alexandria Firefighters Local #1649
South Madison Fire Territory
Van Buren Township Fire Department Summitville, IN
Madison County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency
Madison County Sheriff
Madison County Central Dispatch

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Chief Jamey Burrows on renewing his Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Designation for another three years through the Center for Public Safety Excellence!

This is a big accomplishment and a reflection of Chief Burrows’ commitment to professional growth, leadership, and serving our community. The renewal process isn’t easy—it requires extensive documentation of training, certifications, community involvement, professional experience, and a peer-review interview with fire service leaders from across the country.

To put this achievement into perspective, there are currently only 35 active CFO designees in Indiana.

We’re proud to have Chief Burrows leading the East Madison Fire Territory and appreciate the dedication he brings to our staff, and the citizens we serve every day.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Burrows on this well-deserved achievement!

06/02/2026

Did you know the Anderson Airport is bringing back the airshow this year, bigger and better than ever?

On Friday July 3rd, the airshow will kick off the Independence Day celebration.

Food Trucks and Entertainment 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Airshow Begins at 7:15 PM
Chesterfield Fireworks at 9:45 PM

On Saturday, the 4th of July, the parade starts at 12:00 PM on Main Street in Chesterfield.

Join us as we celebrate Independence Day

Mark your Calendars for the 2026 Airshow! Entertainment for all ages 5pm-7pm-- Airshow starting at 7:15 -- Chesterfield Fireworks at dusk!

05/29/2026

Give your grill a little TLC. Grease and fat buildup can catch fire. Clean the grates and remove buildup from trays below the grill. https://nfpa.social/457KfiD

05/28/2026

🚲 Summer Safety Reminder from East Madison Fire Territory 🚲

As kids and families spend more time outside this summer, don’t forget one of the simplest ways to stay safe while riding a bicycle… wear a helmet.

📊 According to the CDC, helmets can reduce the risk of serious head injury by nearly 70%.

📊 Hundreds of children are treated in emergency rooms every day across the U.S. for bicycle-related injuries.

Whether you’re riding around the neighborhood, campground, or trail, make sure your helmet fits properly and is buckled every ride.

A helmet only works if you wear it. Stay safe and enjoy your summer! ☀️🚴

05/28/2026

Today was Hoosier Burn Camp Family Day, and the East Madison crew got an early start so they could head to camp, join fire apparatus from around the state for the parade, and spend the day making snow cones for the campers and their families.

It’s always a fun day, and it's an event we love being a part of in support of Burn Camp and the work they do.

(Thanks to Jessa Ashton for the pix!)

05/26/2026

Keeping children safe in and around water allows everyone to enjoy summer water activities. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old, and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children 5 to 14 years old.

Drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent. It can happen to anyone, any time there is access to water. This includes pools and lakes, and also smaller water bodies like bathtubs and water-filled buckets.

Always have a designated sober adult who is dedicated to being a spotter, when children are swimming. For more swimming safety tips, check out ====> https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/prevention/summer-swim-safety.html

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the East Madison Fire Territory honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. 🇺🇸

As we enjoy time with family and friends, let us pause to remember those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy today.

We remember. We honor. We never forget.

05/23/2026

Every holiday, grilling accidents happen. Be sure to follow these simple grilling safety tips, to keep your Memorial Day weekend safe.

Outdoor grilling is popular throughout the year. Learn how to be careful around the grill to prevent fires, burns, and property damage.