Monroeville Volunteer Fire Department

03/21/2026

This afternoon at 2:48pm the MVFD was dispatched to a Field fire near the intersection of Hoffman Rd and Morgan Rd in Monroe township. Fire 32 arrived finding 1/4 mile of creek bed on fire, quickly spreading to surrounding corn stubble filled fields. F32 requested Hoagland Volunteer Fire & EMS to respond with a grass rig. Monroeville and Hoagland units quickly contained the fire keeping it from spreading to nearby structures.

Responding units included:
MVFD: Grass Rig 39, Tanker 34, Tanker 33, Engine 32 and 7 Firefighters
HVFD: Grass Rig 139 and 5 Firefighters

03/16/2026

Today was another very busy day for the MVFD. We started our day early with our breakfast fundraiser lasting into the afternoon.

At 4:36pm the MVFD was dispatched on a request from Decatur Fire Department for tankers on a structure fire involving two massive, straw filled barns. Within 2 minutes, Tanker 34 and Tanker 33 were Decatur bound with 4 firefighters.

At 4:56pm the MVFD was dispatched to a wires down call in Monroe Township. Engine 32 and Grass Rig 39 were on the way immediately with 5 firefighters.

Later at 9:37pm the MVFD was dispatched on a possible detached garage fire in Jackson Township along with East Central Woodburn. Engine 32 and Tanker 34 were responding within 3 minutes with 7 firefighters, Fire 32 arrived finding a large wood pile burning behind a garage. The fire was extinguished before reaching the building.

Thank you to everyone for supporting us this morning at our breakfast. We are very proud to serve you and our neighbors when called upon! We are also thankful for our neighbors at Hoagland Volunteer Fire & EMS and East Central Fire & EMS for providing standby coverage for our area while also handling their own calls, and having units on the fire as well.

03/14/2026

Between 11am and 5pm today, the MVFD responded to 6 calls for service. These calls included 2 separate semi rollovers on US 30, a motor vehicle collision involving multiple vehicles on State Road 101, and several power lines/poles down across roadways all throughout our area. Our 100% VOLUNTEER Firefighters were on the road in seconds of each call to 911, bouncing from incident to incident and handling each with professionalism and tact all afternoon for FREE!

We encourage you to come out for Breakfast with us from 8am to 1pm this Sunday. It is with the continued support from our amazing community that we can continue to serve you just as we did all day today!! We hope to see you there, and stay safe in this windy weather!

03/13/2026

USE CAUTION ON US 30 WESTBOUND.
Monroeville Fire units are out on TWO seperate semi rollover accidents. One at US 30/Martin Rd and one at US 30/Morgan Rd.

03/04/2026

ALLEN COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: We strongly encourage all citizens of the Town of Monroeville, and the Townships of Monroe, Madison and Jackson to attend to obtain the most up to date information regarding the future of Fire and EMS coverage in your community.

03/03/2026

Please support your local volunteers!!

Come join us March 15th from 8-1 for our Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction! Auction ends at 12:30. We are still taking donations for the auction if you or your business would like to contribute. Thank you for your support!

03/03/2026

Last evening the MVFD was dispatched on a woods fire. Units responded quickly and arrived finding fire throughout several acres of woods. Hoagland VFD was dispatched for a grass rig response. Crews worked quickly to get the fire under control.

Units on scene:
MVFD: Grass Rig 39, Tanker 33, Tanker 34, Engine 32, Squad 36 and 12 personnel
HVFD: Grass Rig 139

02/17/2026

Meetings in the greater Monroeville/Hoagland area are to come. Discussing changes for Fire and EMS staffing in Allen County.

01/27/2026

Last night the MVFD conducted Ice Water Rescue training utilizing our new equipment purchased by Monroe Township. This new equipment has allowed us to significantly broaden our Rescue capabilities to better serve our community. The Monroeville EMS was also on hand to observe and also work through cold weather emergency EMS scenarios.

01/27/2026

This weekend, two of our firefighters attended an Ice Water Rescue course at Churubusco Fire Department to obtain their Ice Water Rescue Technician certification. Thank you to Busco Fire for hosting and instructor Shively for the great class!

01/13/2026

Last evening, the IVFA District 7 2025 MacQueen Excellent Award was awarded to Senior Firefighter/Engineer Rick Rhymer by D7 IVFA representative Bev Vanlandingham.

Rick has dedicated over 40 years and counting to our community! He has held almost every combat fire officer position over the years, and currently serves as our Safety Officer, and most senior Firefighter and Engineer. He also oversees much of our apparatus care and maintenance.

“The MacQueen Excellent Award is for firefighters that have made a difference in their Community and/or Fire Department to help promote the betterment of the Fire Service in their Community.”

Thank you, and congratulations Rick!