Decatur Township Fire Department

08/11/2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Rod Lambert during this difficult time. Wayne Township Fire Department Indianapolis

08/07/2024

✨Promotional Testing✨
The past two days mark a significant step in the careers of many dedicated DTFD firefighters as they take the written test for the lieutenant and captain's promotional process. 📚✍️

These tests are not just about knowledge, but also about leadership, commitment, and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure. We are incredibly proud of all the candidates who have put in countless hours of study and preparation. Best of luck to everyone taking the test! 🚒🚒

08/06/2024

DTFD has one member, Firefighter Jason Tibbets, deployed with Indiana USAR Task Force #1. Please keep the entire team in your thoughts. -TF1

UPDATE: August 9, 2024 - IN-TF1 was demobilized yesterday around 3:00 PM and made the trek back to Indianapolis today. The team arrived in Indianapolis around 7:00 PM and have returned safe and sound.

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August 6, 2024 1:50 PM - per IN-TF1 Task Force Team Leader Gerald George, the team remains in staging in South Carolina awaiting further direction once the storm moves through.

08/06/2024

It's National Night Out! DTFD will be at Red Horizon Apartments from 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. and the Goodwin Center from 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. See you there! George T. Goodwin Community Center

08/05/2024

Yesterday, DTFD firefighter, Kyler White, went above and beyond the call of duty. DTFD crews were called for a medical emergency and our EMS crews transported the patient to the hospital. However, without hesitation, Firefighter White finished cutting the patient’s grass and demonstrated an act of kindness that shows the true spirit of our community – always looking out for one another. 🚒

08/01/2024

🚨 Job Opening: Deputy Fire Marshal 🚨
Are you passionate about public safety and fire prevention? Join our team as a Deputy Fire Marshal! We’re looking for a dedicated professional to help ensure the safety of our community. 🌟 Make a difference in your community 🌟 Competitive salary and benefits 🌟 Opportunities for professional growth

📅 Letter of Intent Deadline: August 16, 2024, at 5:00p.m.
📧 For more information / job description, go to www.decaturfire.org

08/01/2024

07/30/2024

❤️Heartwarming News from Fishers Fire Department! ❤ A baby was safely surrendered in a Safe Haven Baby Boxes located at Station 91. This same resource is available in Decatur Township at Station 74, 3750 S. Foltz Street.

A Safe Haven Baby Box is a safety device installed in the exterior wall of designated fire stations or hospitals. It allows a mother to place her newborn inside the box, which then locks automatically from the outside. EMS can retrieve the baby from the interior side, ensuring the infant receives immediate care.

Safe Haven Baby Boxes are a compassionate and innovative solution designed to prevent the illegal abandonment of newborns. These boxes provide a safe, secure, and anonymous way for mothers in crisis to surrender their babies if they are unable to care for them. For more information, visit the Safe Haven Baby Boxes website. www.shbb.org

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Baby Safely Surrendered to Fishers Fire & Emergency Services

Fishers, Indiana – Fishers Fire & Emergency Services is relieved and grateful to announce that a newborn baby was safely surrendered at Station 397, 15109 E 136th St, Fishers, IN 46037 under Indiana’s Safe Surrender Law.

The Safe Haven Law allows for the anonymous surrender of an infant 30 days old or younger without prosecution. Infants may be surrendered at fire departments, hospitals and emergency medical services stations or inside one of Indiana’s 130 Safe Haven Baby Boxes. This vital program ensures that infants are provided with a safe and secure environment while giving parents an alternative in times of crisis.

Upon receiving the surrendered infant, our firefighters from Station 397 acted swiftly and provided the necessary medical attention and care. The baby is now under the watchful care of Children and Family Services, ensuring the highest standards of health and safety.

Fishers Fire & Emergency Services encourages anyone in need to utilize the Safe Surrender program and to spread awareness about this lifesaving option. For more information on the Safe Haven Law and how it operates, please visit the Indiana Department of Child Services (https://www.in.gov/dcs/newsroom/supplemental-information/safe-haven-law/) or contact Monica Kelsey with Project Safe Haven Baby Boxes (https://www.shbb.org/).

This incident underscores the importance of community resources and support systems in safeguarding the most vulnerable among us. Together, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.

Thank you to the parents who surrendered this newborn and entrusted the Fishers Fire & Emergency Services firefighters to help in your time of need. Your baby is safe and healthy.

07/30/2024

🚒 Exciting News! 🚒
DTFD is thrilled to announce the swearing-in of Gage Goss and Austin Monday, two new lateral firefighters to our operations division. 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒 Their experience and dedication will be invaluable as we continue to serve and protect our community. Join us in welcoming them and wishing them a successful journey ahead!

07/30/2024

📚✨ First Day of School Vibes! ✨📚
Here’s to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories! ✏️📖

07/29/2024

🚸 Safety First! 🚸🛑 Stop Means Stop! 🛑

As the new school year begins tomorrow let’s all remember the importance of stopping for school bus stop signs. When you see those flashing red lights and the stop sign extended, it means children are getting on or off the bus.

07/29/2024

It’s almost back to school time and you know what that means! Adorable pictures of your kiddos, holding their first day of school boards!

Posting your child’s pictures online for the first day of school is a trend that helps mark the milestones of the first day of school, but police warn that sharing too much information could have consequences.

Police warn parents that when posts that have your child’s name, school, interest, and teacher are posted online, it could make them a target to predators, scammers, and other people looking to endanger your child, family, or finances.

No matter your privacy settings or friends list, its best to keep personal information on the internet to the bare minimum.

Don't share:
❌ School name
❌ Age
❌ Teacher's name and grade
❌ Identifying features (height, weight, etc.)
❌ Overly personal information (think items related to passwords or security question answers, etc.)