Buck Creek Township Fire Department

09/05/2026

After a strenuous, demanding, and rewarding two month course, nine recruits from Class 26-01 graduated and have shed the title of recruits in exchange for that of probationary firefighters. The first of its kind in Hancock County, Greenfield Fire Territory and Buck Creek Township Fire Department combined facilities, instructors, and a class of recruits for this joint academy. The ceremony, hosted at the beautiful new Amplify Hancock County Career Center -HC3 facility, concluded the eight weeks with remarks and a swearing in from Fire Chiefs Andy Ebbert and Jason Horning and Division Chiefs of Training Jeff Cheshire and Chris Faust, of the Buck Creek Township and Greenfield Fire Departments respectively.

The future is bright in Hancock County. We look forward to the continued growth and development of not only these probationary firefighters but both Departments as a whole.

Please join us in welcoming the following Buck Creek Township Class 26-01 Probationary Firefighters:

A Shift: Firefighter/EMT Bailey Burgin
A Shift Firefighter/EMT Sydney Gooding
B Shift Firefighter/EMT Joseph Terek
B Shift Firefighter/EMT Addison Vish
C Shift Firefighter/EMT Chase Eggleton
C Shift Firefighter/EMT Clayton Long

09/04/2026

Family and a support system are arguably some of the most important aspects of the fire service. Our family has grown via the joint recruit class with Greenfield Fire Territory wrapping up this week. What better way to celebrate and welcome these new additions to our families than having them invite their families to a dinner and family night event at the Greenfield Training Tower.

Having acquired numerous skills and techniques over the last eight weeks, recruits had the opportunity to demonstrate these newfound skills in front a family and friends. A vehicle extrication demonstration and live fire scenario were the highlights of the evening, giving family and friends a small taste of what these dedicated individuals have been up to for the last eight weeks.

Class 26-01 will graduate this evening and with that, a total of nine new firefighters will be serving the streets of Greenfield, Buck Creek Township, and the greater Hancock County community.

📸 Courtesy of Christy Stephenson Photopgraphy

09/01/2026

We are a little late but did not want to miss wishing Battalion Chief Rob White a big congratulations for completing 20 years of service at Buck Creek Township. Battalion Chief White has filled numerous roles during his tenure with the Department and continues to be a source of inspiration for all of our members. Please help us congratulate Chief White on reaching this important milestone and continued success for many years to come!

08/31/2026

Thank you to all who donated the last several weeks to the flood relief efforts in east central Indiana. At this time, we are ‼️NO LONGER‼️ accepting donations at our firehouses. The outpouring of support from the Hancock County community has been humbling and we look forward to spearheading future efforts to help those in their time of need.

08/23/2026

It has been a busy few weeks for our joint recruit class with Greenfield Fire Territory. Over the last six weeks, 11 recruits have spent countless hours learning fire behavior, various fire ground functions, advanced vehicle extrication techniques, emergency medical care, and the opportunity for plenty of repetitions on many of these skills.

With two weeks to go, class 26-01 will be focused on putting everything together, honing in fine techniques, and be ready to hit the streets in early September.

We have enjoyed seeing the progress of these eleven recruits. With two weeks to go before graduation, there is still plenty to learn. The success of this class would not have been possible without partnerships from local organizations and instructors from many of our surrounding fire departments.

Interstate Delaware & South Inc.
Impact Rescue

08/17/2026

We are barely through the first weekend of collecting donations and have already had a tremendous amount of products dropped off at our firehouses.

In a partnership with all Hancock County Firefighters Local 4787 departments, the Wilkinson Volunteer Fire Department, and The Local Radish, community members wishing to donate to the flooding relief efforts in east central Indiana may drop off medical supplies, hygiene items, nonperishable food products, etc. at area firehouses. Donations are being collected at the following sites:

Buck Creek Township Fire Department
Station 471
5809 W Airport Boulevard
Greenfield, IN 46140

Station 472
6610 W 100 N
Greenfield, IN 46140

Greenfield Fire Territory
Station 421
17 W South Street
Greenfield, IN 46140

Station 422
210 W New Road
Greenfield, IN 46140

Sugar Creek Township Fire Department
Station 442
473 S 500 W
Greenfield, IN 46140

Station 445
3545 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46140

Vernon Township Fire Department
Station 431
600 Vitality Drive
Fortville, IN 46040

Station 432
6091 W 900 N
McCordsville, IN 46055

Wilkinson Fire Department
Station 491
440 E B Street
Wilkinson, IN 46186

The Local Radish
705 E 52nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205

08/15/2026

crews, along with the rest of Hancock County, have been busy responding to recent inclement weather and fires. Notably, on August 8th, 2026, E472, L471, M472, BC407, E445, E442, L445, BC404, L421, BC402, and IFD E41 responded to a residential fire in Valley Brook Village off of N Manchester Drive.

Upon arrival, BCTFD crews and mutual aid companies encountered fire in the attic space of the structure. Crews quickly exposed and extinguished the fire, and removed smoke from the residence. Fortunately, no occupants were harmed, though they have been displaced from their home.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our mutual aid companies for their assistance and support during this incident.

Sugar Creek Township Fire Department Greenfield Fire Territory Indianapolis Fire Department

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

With all the flooding in east central Indiana resources have been tapped hard.
Last night we were asked to provide stand by in Wayne County as more rain moved into the area.
Greenfield Fire Territory and Buck Creek Twp Fire were able to send crews for about 12 hours last night to assist. Having trained skilled rescuers is a blessing and we are proud to help when we can. You never know when we may be in the next multiple day incident and need the help in return.

08/05/2026

Mt. Vernon Schools start tomorrow morning on another year of academic adventure!
Keep our kids SAFE by driving slower around schools, watching for bus stops, and keeping an eye out for kids in your neighborhoods.

They are our future and we want their school year to be fantastic!