Hancock County Firefighters Local 4787

04/01/2026

Local 4787 was represented at the Indiana Republican Party Spring Dinner by President Chris Colip and PIO Caleb Pyle.

Events like this provide an opportunity to connect with state leaders and continue advocating for the interests of professional firefighters across Indiana.

Our leadership remains committed to building relationships that support our members, strengthen the fire service, and ensure our voices are heard at every level.

L4787 is a proud Local of Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana and International Association of Fire Fighters.

03/28/2026

Good luck to Hancock County Mt. Vernon boys basketball today at the state championship!

Good luck tomorrow at the 4A State Basketball Finals Marauders!



Mt. Vernon Athletics
Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation
Mt. Vernon High School

03/19/2026

This week, firefighters from across Hancock County came together at the Greenfield training facility for coordinated live fire training.

Crews trained in realistic basement fire conditions, focusing on hose advancement, coordinated fire attack, primary search, and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) operations. These evolutions are designed to replicate the challenges of below-grade fires, where limited access, heat conditions, and low visibility demand disciplined, high-level performance.

Training alongside our automatic and mutual aid departments strengthens our ability to operate seamlessly on the fireground and ensures that when our community calls, they receive a coordinated and effective response.

We appreciate the opportunity to train together and continue building the skills that keep both our firefighters and our residents safe.

L4787 is a proud Local of Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana and International Association of Fire Fighters.

03/19/2026

Earlier this morning, crews responded to a structural collapse in the 300 block of Oakswept Way in Greenfield.

Firefighters arrived to find a vehicle had impacted a residential structure, causing significant damage and compromising the integrity of the home. Crews quickly assessed hazards, secured the scene, and initiated stabilization efforts to prevent further collapse.

The Hancock County Technical Rescue Team, comprised of members from Sugar Creek Township Fire Department and Greenfield Fire Territory, was dispatched to the incident based on call information. Their specialized training and coordination ensured the structure was properly stabilized and the scene was made safe.

Incidents like this highlight the importance of technical rescue capabilities and the high level of training our members maintain to protect the communities we serve.

No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.

L4787 is a proud Local of Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana and International Association of Fire Fighters

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana!

03/17/2026

L4787 members from Sugar Creek, Buck Creek, and Greenfield Fire responded to a residence fire in Sugar Creek Township. Crews contained the fire to the attic, marking the fire out in 13 minutes from arriving on scene.

Incidents like these reinforce the importance of automatic aid and conjoined trainings. Great work by all.

L4787 is a proud Local of Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana and International Association of Fire Fighters

03/17/2026

🍀 A little Irish luck never hurts.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the . 🚒

03/01/2026

Buck Creek Township Fire Department honored B-Shift Battalion Chief Frank Burgin with a walkout ceremony Saturday morning as he concluded more than 25 years of dedicated service to Buck Creek Township and Hancock County.

The ceremony included a company inspection, presentation of the station flag flown on his final day, and a final radio sign off heard countywide.

We thank Chief Burgin for his years of service and wish him the very best in retirement.

L4787 is a proud Local of Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana and International Association of Fire Fighters.

02/26/2026

0818 hrs – Buck Creek Township Fire Department Crews were dispatched to Tsuda USA Corporation for a commercial fire alarm. On arrival, firefighters were directed to the west side of the warehouse for smoke showing.

Crews located a fire in an air compressor with heavy smoke conditions inside the building. The incident was marked working and additional resources were dispatched.

The fire was quickly isolated and brought under control.

What started as a standard alarm response escalated into a full assignment, highlighting the challenges large warehouse occupancies present and the importance of strong mutual aid partnerships.

Local 4787 is proud of the professionalism shown by all members on scene.

L4787 is a proud Local of Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana and International Association of Fire Fighters.

02/24/2026

Early this morning, L4787 crews were dispatched to a structure fire at an apartment complex under construction in the 6800 block of Poetry Pl. The fire was upgraded and a second alarm requested prior to arrival.

Medic 442 reported the fire while en route to IU Methodist with a patient.

Crews utilized elevated master streams and deck guns to contain the fire to one unit in the complex prior to overhaul in adjacent units. No injuries to firefighters or civilians. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Great work by all crews. All four career departments represented by L4787 responded.

L4787 is a proud Local of Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana and International Association of Fire Fighters.

02/17/2026

Our thoughts are with Officer Brian Elliott’s family, friends, and everyone at Beech Grove PD during this loss.

We stand with Beech Grove and all those grieving. His service won’t be forgotten.

09/21/2025

International Fallen Firefighters Memorial.