Turkey Creek Fire Territory

Turkey Creek Fire Territory Welcome to the Official page of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory is a combination fire department consisting of 14 career and 21 volunteer firefighters. TCFT provides fire and EMS services to the residents of Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township in Kosciusko County, Indiana. TCFT also provides EMS services to Benton Township and a portion of Clinton Township in neighboring Elkhart County. Thank you for taking time to like our page and a special thank you to the taxpayers of Turkey Creek Township for supporting our organization.

06/10/2026

For the last several months, Turkey Creek Township Fire Chief Quinn Hunter has been reporting Level Zero incidents to the Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory Board.

At approximately 11:52am this morning, the TCFT was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire near the intersection of 1200 ...
06/09/2026

At approximately 11:52am this morning, the TCFT was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire near the intersection of 1200 North & Syracuse-Webster Road. Engine 12-2 arrived confirming a working fire. The fire was quickly brought under control with no injuries reported.

Engine 12-2 and Medic 12-7 responded directly to this call from another incident just a few blocks away.

Not everyone is called to serve—but if you are, now could be that time. Turkey Creek Fire Territory is seeking motivated...
06/03/2026

Not everyone is called to serve—but if you are, now could be that time.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory is seeking motivated individuals to join our team. Training provided, lifelong skills gained, and a chance to make a positive impact in your community. Applications will be accepted through July 31st, 2026.

Please join us in celebrating our newest Firefighter/Paramedic, Tanner Hunley! After more than 18 months of hard work, s...
06/03/2026

Please join us in celebrating our newest Firefighter/Paramedic, Tanner Hunley!

After more than 18 months of hard work, studying, clinicals, and ride time, Tanner passed his National Registry Paramedic Exam today.

Becoming a paramedic is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to his dedication to both the profession and the entire Wawasee community we serve.

Congratulations Tanner, well done!

It’s lake season and the men and women of the TCFT are always on the move. Boat based suppression training was briefly i...
05/30/2026

It’s lake season and the men and women of the TCFT are always on the move. Boat based suppression training was briefly interrupted this morning for a serious vehicle vs. pedestrian accident (prayers to all involved).

Add a few more random EMS runs to the mix and the first half of the day is in the books... 🕰️

Don’t worry about the abandoned boat… we’ll be back in a minute. 🚒 🚑

05/28/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SYRACUSE, IN – On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at approximately 11:25 p.m., Turkey Creek Fire Territory was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 700 block of East Northshore Drive in Syracuse.

Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire conditions involving a large residential structure. During initial operations, responders also observed a vehicle leaving the scene with active fire noted on the vehicle.

Due to conflicting information received regarding possible occupants inside the residence, firefighters initiated an aggressive fire attack combined with primary search operations.

During interior firefighting operations, a partial structural collapse occurred, resulting in two firefighters becoming temporarily trapped. A mayday was declared, and both firefighters were successfully removed from the structure.

A third firefighter sustained injuries from falling debris while operating outside the residence.

Three firefighters — two from Turkey Creek Fire Territory and one from Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory — were transported for medical evaluation and treatment. All firefighters have since been treated and released.

Due to the complexity of the structure, extensive hidden void spaces, and deteriorating structural conditions, firefighting operations continued into Thursday morning. An excavation crew was utilized to assist crews in safely accessing and extinguishing hot spots.

Mutual aid assistance was provided by Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory, Milford Fire Department, Millersburg-Clinton Fire Territory, Benton Township Fire Department, and numerous supporting public safety agencies.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory would like to thank all responding agencies, dispatch personnel, and neighboring departments for their assistance and professionalism throughout the incident.

At approximately 10:05 am this morning the TCFT was dispatched to assist the Milford Fire Department with a vehicle fire...
05/22/2026

At approximately 10:05 am this morning the TCFT was dispatched to assist the Milford Fire Department with a vehicle fire, extending to a residence. Engine 12-5 responded to the incident.

No injuries were reported, the fire is under investigation.

Several instructors from the Turkey Creek Fire Territory participated in live fire training on Saturday for the Kosciusk...
05/16/2026

Several instructors from the Turkey Creek Fire Territory participated in live fire training on Saturday for the Kosciusko County Fire Academy. 🔥

Instructors were provided from multiple area departments including TCFT, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Leesburg, Claypool, Burket, and Bremen Fire Departments. Lutheran EMS provided medical coverage.

The academy consists of students from Kosciusko, Marshall, and Fulton County Fire Departments.

Thanks to all for a great day of training! 🚒

When your first-due engine is staffed with two, quick and accurate water application is often a deciding factor in a suc...
05/11/2026

When your first-due engine is staffed with two, quick and accurate water application is often a deciding factor in a successful operation.

Deck gun reps this morning at Station 2. 🚒

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8138 E. McClintic Road
Syracuse, IN
46567

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+15744574100

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