Vanderburgh County Fire Department

04/14/2026

Last call, and we mean it genuinely — we want the right person on the team for our open FF/Paramedic spot. If VCFD has been on your radar and you keep coming back to this post, that's probably worth paying attention to.

Application period ends tomorrow at 4:00 PM CST!

📋 https://vanderburghfire.org/recruitment/

04/10/2026

Keep an eye out for volunteer clean up crews in the Darmstadt area tomorrow morning!

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧: Tomorrow, Saturday, April 11, please watch for volunteers participating in Darmstadt CLEAN-UP Day.

Volunteers will gather in the Shopping Center parking lot at 8 AM and are expected to finish by noon. Let's work together to keep Darmstadt clean! If you're interested in volunteering, we would love to see you there.

- Sheriff Noah Robinson

04/10/2026

🚑 You might have heard noticed something new from our recent job posting announcement…

⚡️ Vanderburgh County Fire Department is proud to announce that new LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitor/defibrillators have been deployed in our ambulances across the county — replacing our LIFEPAK 15s that have served our crews for years.

If you’ve ever seen a paramedic working on a patient in the back of an ambulance, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of these devices. Cardiac monitors are the cornerstone of our Advanced Life Support care — they allow our paramedics to monitor a patient’s heart rhythm in real time, deliver a life-saving shock if needed, transmit a 12-lead ECG to the hospital before the patient even arrives, and help guide treatment decisions from the moment we make contact. In short, when someone is having a heart attack or other cardiac emergency, this is one of the most critical pieces of equipment on the truck.

The LIFEPAK 35 is the newest generation of this technology — a complete redesign built for the demands of modern prehospital care.

Here’s what it brings to our patients:

❤️ cprINSIGHT Technology — adds the ability to analyze a heart rhythm without stopping CPR, meaning fewer interruptions and aiming for better outcomes during cardiac arrest

📲 Larger, high-definition touchscreen — clearer data, faster navigation, better support for critical patient encounters

📊 LIVE 12 and 15-lead ECG — gives our paramedics and receiving hospitals a more complete picture of what’s happening with a patient’s heart, as opposed to previously relying on a snapshot printout

Our LP15s were reliable workhorses, but like any equipment, they have a service lifespan. Investing in the LP35 keeps our crews on the leading edge of prehospital cardiac care, and allows VCFD’s medical response capabilities to remain top-notch.

This upgrade is only possible because of the community we serve. Your support — through our fire territory funding and the trust you extend to us — is what puts tools like this on our trucks, and we don’t take that responsibility lightly.

When seconds matter, you deserve the best 💙

04/08/2026

*** TRAFFIC ALERT ***

Update as of 12:20 - E. BNH Rd. is now OPEN, Bataan Ln. remains blocked due to downed communication lines pending ATT response team repair, response ETA of 1pm.

VCFD crews have been blocking E. BNH Rd. due to a downed power line from a truck strike late this morning. While blocking this hazard, crews encountered a driver who appeared to be impaired and disregarded blocking apparatus, necessitating the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office to have to respond to scene.

Please use caution whenever you see downed power/communication lines! Even comm lines can become be energized and dangerous when dislodged from their mounting brackets.

04/07/2026

What do you wish your morning apparatus checks looked like?

At Vanderburgh County Fire Department, our medics don't just respond — they respond equipped. Our rigs carry gear you might only expect to see at a trauma center or on a trade show floor: LIFEPAK 35, LUCAS 3, Butterfly iQ point-of-care ultrasound, and OneView video laryngoscopy.

This isn't a wish list. This is Tuesday.

We invest in our tools because we invest in our people — and because the patients we serve deserve nothing less. This loadout is standard issue on VCFD medic units, and even more tools are coming down the pipeline soon...🩸

If you're a paramedic looking for a department that gives you the means to take the clinical side as seriously as the fire side, this is it.

📋 Apply here: https://vanderburghfire.org/recruitment/

*** Application period ends soon — 4/15/26 at 1600CST ***
VCFD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

04/03/2026

🚜🌱 If you’ve been out and about at all this week in the rural parts of the county, then you know It’s planting season in Vanderburgh County and our local farmers are hard at work!

Obviously this means more tractors and large farm equipment on our narrow roads. Similar to our fire engines, these vehicles require extra space and often need portions of both lanes to navigate safely.

🚒 Our crews have witnessed several close calls over the past few days, so we wanted to reinforce some safety tips to use while navigating around these trucks and tractors.

If you come across one:
• Slow down and be patient 🧘
• Only pass when you have a clear, long line of sight, and don’t pass on curves or hills
• Watch for wide turns, especially into fields
• Give them plenty of space (and bonus points if you can pull off onto a road shoulder or driveway entrance to help them pass you!)

A little patience goes a long way in keeping everyone safe. Help us look out for each other and our farming community this spring. 🚜👍🏼🚒

03/29/2026

🎓 She’s been putting in the work — and now it’s official!

K9 Ember graduated today from Tri-State K-9 University after 25 intensive weeks of training classes, earning her K9 Angels Therapy Dog certification and solidifying her place in the VCFD family. 🐕‍🦺

If you’ve seen her out in the community, you already know the warmth and support that she brings everywhere she goes. Full certification means she’ll have even more opportunities to be there for children at emergency scenes, support our firefighters, comfort those in need, and help kids learn about fire safety.

VCFD is proud of you, K9 Ember! Keep up the good work. 🐾🚒

VCFD celebrates special graduation of new K9 >>> https://www.14news.com/2026/03/28/vcfd-celebrates-special-graduation-new-k9/

03/19/2026

We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support, prayers, and kind words from our community. ❤️

For members of the public wishing to pay their final respects to Deputy Chief David Edmondson, we invite you to honor him during our final processional.

🚒 The processional will travel from Blue Grass Church after approximately 2:30pm, traveling south on Peck Road from Baseline Road to Old State Road.

📍 Community members are invited to stand along the sidewalks on Peck Road.

🕒 2:30 PM | Saturday, March 21

Thank you for standing with us as we honor Deputy Chief Edmondson.

https://www.legacy.com/person/David-Keith-Edmondson-60956838

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03/18/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our active-duty members.

After 45 years of service to the fire service and the citizens of our community, Deputy Chief David Edmondson passed away peacefully at home yesterday surrounded by his loved ones. Throughout his career, he exemplified professionalism, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to protecting others. His decades of service reflect a lifetime devoted to this profession and the people we serve.

Deputy Chief Edmondson was not only a respected leader but also a mentor, friend, and brother to many within our organization. His experience, knowledge, and leadership helped shape our department and the members who had the privilege of serving alongside him. He also demonstrated incredible strength and resilience through his courageous battle with cancer, facing it with the same determination and character that defined his career.

During this difficult time, please keep the Edmondson family in your thoughts and prayers. We will share additional information regarding arrangements and opportunities for members to pay their respects as soon as it becomes available.

On behalf of the entire Vanderburgh County Fire Department, we extend our deepest condolences to the Edmondson family and honor the decades of service and sacrifice he gave to the fire service.

03/17/2026

🚨 Ready to make a big change? We're excited to announce that due to a recent promotion, we have an open position on our team and are accepting applications for an immediate Firefighter/Paramedic full-time opening STARTING TODAY! 📢

👩‍🚒 The Vanderburgh County Fire Department is seeking highly-motivated individuals who are ready to make a difference in the lives of the residents we serve through exceptional medical care and fire protection. 👨‍🚒

💻 Our application process will be open until 4/15/26 at 4pm CST. Check out position details below and apply today at vanderburghfire.org/recruitment! 🚒

(Contact [email protected] for more info.)

03/16/2026

Check out this post and the comment section for a list of local area storm shelters.

If your home doesn’t have a safe interior room that’s away from exterior walls and windows, please consider relocating to one of these options before the line of storms arrives.