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The official page for the Vanderburgh County Fire Department (formerly Scott Township Fire & EMS and the German Township Fire Department).

The Vanderburgh County Fire Department provides fire protection, emergency medical services and transport, public education, inspections, and other types of emergency aid for persons and property in the area of the Vanderburgh County Fire Territory, which currently includes Scott Township, the Town of Darmstadt, and Armstrong Township in northern Vanderburgh County. Our department is a combination

of volunteer FF/EMTs, career FF/EMTs & FF/paramedics, and dedicated EMS providers. We are always looking for exceptional people who are interested in providing compassionate care and professional service to our community’s diverse needs. Visit scottfire.org to join our team!

09/04/2026

🔥 $10,642.01 Raised for MDA! 🔥

We are incredibly proud to announce that, thanks to the generosity of our community, Vanderburgh County Fire Department collected $10,642.01 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during this year’s Fill the Boot campaign!

Our crews spent the weekend out in the community collecting donations, and once again, you showed up in a big way. Every dollar, every handful of change, and every person who stopped to contribute helped make this possible.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated, to our firefighters who volunteered their time, and to everyone who helped support the effort throughout Frog Follies weekend.

We are proud to serve this community, and even more proud to see how strongly our community supports others.

Thank you, Vanderburgh County!!

09/02/2026

Powerful reminder from our neighboring fire department...even though carbon monoxide (CO) emergencies are more common during cooler months, having a working CO alarm in your home is a must—24/7/365.

Give us a call if you have questions about smoke or CO alarms! We’d love to help you out. 812-435-6320

08/29/2026

🚒 We’re out collecting for MDA today! 🚒

It’s Frog Follies weekend in our area, and while everyone is out enjoying the cars, events, and everything happening around town, our firefighters are also out collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) as part of our annual Fill the Boot campaign.

You can find our crews currently at:

📍 Darmstadt Square
📍 Boonville-New Harmony Road & Petersburg Road

If you’re headed out to enjoy Frog Follies or just passing through the area, keep an eye out for our firefighters and help us Fill the Boot!

Every donation helps support MDA’s mission of providing care, research, and support for individuals and families affected by muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular diseases.

Thank you, as always, for supporting our firefighters and our community!

We’re out there now - stop by and help us Fill the Boot!

08/27/2026

THIS WEEKEND - HELP US FILL THE BOOT!

VCFD firefighters will be out this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 28, 29, and 30 collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

You can find our crews at:

📍 Boonville-New Harmony Road & Petersburg Road
📍 Darmstadt Square

If you’re passing through, watch for our firefighters and help us Fill the Boot for MDA! Every donation, big or small, helps support individuals and families affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases.

We’re proud to continue this longstanding fire service tradition, and we appreciate the support our community shows us year after year.

Look for the boots this weekend and help us make a difference!

08/26/2026

This week, our firefighters are putting their SCBA skills to the test using the Indiana Department of Homeland Security SCBA Confidence Trailer.

Crews are working through tight spaces, obstacles, reduced visibility, and problem-solving situations while operating in a dark, smoke-filled environment. The goal is to become more comfortable and confident while wearing SCBA and to reinforce the skills needed to stay calm, think through problems, and keep moving when conditions get difficult.

Training like this helps prepare our firefighters for the challenging environments they may encounter during real emergencies, where confidence in their equipment and their abilities can make all the difference.

A big thank you to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Indiana Fire & Public Safety Academy for making this training resource available to our firefighters.

08/20/2026

VCFD Fill the Boot for MDA!

Members of the Vanderburgh County Fire Department will be out August 28, 29, and 30 collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

You’ll find our firefighters at:

🚒 Boonville-New Harmony Road & Petersburg Road
🚒 Darmstadt Square

If you’re traveling through either location, keep an eye out for our crews and consider dropping a donation in the boot. Every dollar helps MDA continue supporting individuals and families affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases.

We appreciate the continued support of our community and hope to see you out there!

August 28–30 | Fill the Boot for MDA

08/19/2026

Red Shift spent part of the day sharpening their skills with engine operations training.

Crews worked through the fundamentals that keep them effective on the fire ground. Training like today gives our crews the opportunity to build confidence, improve efficiency, and make sure the basics are second nature when they’re needed most.

📸 Chief John Buckman

08/12/2026

Everyone knows when to call 911—let’s talk about 811.

One is for emergencies. The other is what you call to help prevent one.

Before you dig, call 811 to have underground utilities located. It’s a simple step that can help prevent a damaged gas line from becoming a very different kind of phone call. CenterPoint’s field crews dropped by some “811 Day” cookies today. We appreciate the partnership—and the reminder that 811 and 911 work pretty well together when everyone does their part 🍪

🚒 This might seem like a left-field post to see from a fire dept page—but here at VCFD, we see firsthand why a focus on prevention matters. Struck gas lines are a recurring issue, and when they happen, our fire crews work alongside gas technicians to protect residents, secure the area, and address the hazard.

‼️ If a natural gas line is struck, do the following:

⚠️ Leave the area immediately on foot. Do not attempt to restart or move powered equipment or use your mobile device or any other item that could cause a spark.
⚠️ Go to a safe location, then call 911 and the CenterPoint Gas Emergency line (800-227-1376)
⚠️ Remain in a safe area until directed by emergency personnel to do otherwise.

Before you dig, call 811. Every project. Every time. 🪏

07/25/2026

🌦️A few sprinkles won’t keep us away from the last day of The Vanderburgh County Fair…and it seems like some 4H-ers from the Scott Achievers are of the same opinion 🍀

🚒 We’ll be out here all day in front of the Activity Center, teaching , handing out , and showing off real life fire gear👨‍🚒

Crews will be onsite tonight for the , so stop by and see us! 😎

07/24/2026

🍀 It’s day #5 of The Vanderburgh County Fair, and it seems like our manikins have really gotten into the fair spirit…we even spotted one of them sporting handmade noodle jewelry from Kids Corner donated by some awesome local fairgoers 🎡

☀️You just never quite know what you’re gonna find at the Vanderburgh County Fire Department booth, so come by and see us and find out how to win some free sunglasses! We’re up by the Activity Center building, right next to our friends at the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office tent 😎

Address

1540 E. Baseline Road
Evansville, IN
47725

Telephone

+18124356320

Website

https://vanderburghfire.org/

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