North Washington Volunteer Fire Dept INC.

05/16/2026

NWVFD units are presently responding to a reported structure fire located in the 8000 block of State Road 135 North, with the City of Salem Fire Department Northwest Washington Volunteer Fire Company Driftwood Volunteer Fire Department providing mutual aid.

05/13/2026

Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries to a Bicyclist.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at approximately 6:40 pm, members of emergency services were dispatched to the intersection of West Henderson Park Road and North Hitchcock Road, in reference to an accident with injuries involving a male juvenile riding a bicycle and a motor vehicle.

Driver statements and evidence gathered at the scene indicate that Matthew Glenn Deary Jr. age 29 of Salem, Indiana was traveling eastbound on Henderson Park Road, operating a 2012 Jeep Wrangler, pulling a 2019 flatbed trailer, hauling a riding lawnmower. The Jeep Wrangler collided with a 13 year old male juvenile riding a bicycle at the intersection of North Hitchcock Road.

The juvenile was transported by Air Methods Medical Helicopter to the Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky for treatment of his injuries.

Lieutenant Joe Johnson is the lead investigator and was assisted by the Washington County Ambulance Service and the Jefferson and Monroe Volunteer Fire Departments.

The accident remains under investigation at this time and alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the accident.

Photo provided by Lt. Johnson.

04/30/2026

Today, members of the North Washington Volunteer Fire Department (Monroe Twp) were dispatched to the vicinity of Mt Eden Road to render mutual aid assistance to Gibson Township Volunteer Fire Department regarding a structural fire incident.

04/28/2026

This morning at approximately 7:30 am, the NWVFD responded to a dispatch regarding a motorist stranded after driving through floodwater in the vicinity of Old Babe Road and Winslow Road. Brownstown Fire Rescue was requested to respond with their airboat to assist in the rescue efforts. All individuals were successfully retrieved without reporting any injuries. Appreciation is extended to the Washington County Indiana Sheriffs Department for their assistance.

Remember, TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN!

03/30/2026

03/25/2026

Smoke in the area is due to a large controlled burn in the O'Bannon woods. With the wind direction smoke is heading into Washington County.

03/18/2026

On March 17, 2026, at approximately 4:00 pm, the North Washington Volunteer Fire Department (Monroe Township) was dispatched to assist the North West Washington Volunteer Fire Department (Jefferson Township) in response to a medical emergency that necessitated an air medical response.

03/16/2026

The safe room will open tonight at 9:45 for anyone who needs to take shelter. Please enter through the door on Shelby Street.

02/16/2026

Today, members of the NWVFD responded to a medical emergency within our district, assisting Washington County Ambulance Service with basic life support and facilitating transport to a nearby landing zone where the patient was airlifted by Air Methods Corydon.

01/31/2026

Recently, members of the NWVFD participated in an ice rescue training exercise alongside other local fire departments, further enhancing our preparedness for potential emergency incidents.