Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company

04/28/2026

State road 46 is now open. Thank you too all first responders that helped us. And the sheriffs department for controlling traffic. Assisting us on scene - Engine 5, German township, Columbus township, Wayne township, southwest, Elizabethtown and clay township. CRH ambulance was on scene for FF needs. Great work to all and much appreciated on the response.

Structure fire on the west side of 46. Please avoid area at this time. Law enforcement is blocking travel while the scene is managed.

04/27/2026

Structure fire on the west side of 46. Please avoid area at this time. Law enforcement is blocking travel while the scene is managed.

02/15/2026

Harrison township tanker 25 is assisting German township with a vehicle fire at the 74 mm of southbound I65. Avoid the area as the road will be closed for some time as crews work to clear the scene.

01/28/2026

All fire units are clear of the scene and have handed the scene over to the gas company.

01/27/2026

A major gas leak has been called in around the 4000 block of Whitehorse Rd. Harrison township units along with surrounding agencies, and the Bartholomew county sheriffs department are on scene. Evacuation is underway at this time 1/2 mile radius surrounding the incident. Please avoid the area for some time as the road is closed untill the utilities service is onsite and the leak is repaired.

Also note in the area and surrounding township the roads are starting to ice over. Travel with caution and follow emergency direction.

12/16/2025

12/15/2025- HTVFC responded to a mutual aid call on 250 W in German township for a reported structure fire. Support 25 and Tanker 25 responded. Tanker 25 was 2nd due and established water supply to Engine 81 which was fire attack. The fire is extinguished with overhaul efforts underway as fire units return back in service.

06/04/2025

For those interested in participating here are details below.

04/09/2025

To those impacted by the flood. Please use these resources to report any damages.

04/08/2025

HTVFC is looking for qualified applicants to staff our department. See flyer attached for details. Please share to those interested! Thank you

04/08/2025

We are fortunate to have dedicated members on our department answering the call at all times of the day and night.