West Point Volunteer Fire Department - Indiana

09/05/2026

West Point Fire Departments friend, Rescue Randy, is always getting himself in some odd situations. This time he got his hand and arm caught in a grain auger. Why he has no pants on, we don’t know. If pants-less farming is what he enjoys, then we’ll look the other way. Lucky for Randy, the dedicated volunteers of West Point Fire and EMS were ready to jump in and save him… Again 😂😂

In all seriousness, with harvest season right around the corner, this accident scenario gave us a perfect opportunity to learn about machinery that many of us don’t see every day. We learned about how to disconnect power from machines that can present a safety hazard to the rescue team. In conjunction with that, we refreshed our team on the department guidelines of proper lock out/tag out procedures. Once the machine was deemed safe, we learned multiple strategies to remove the injured person from the machine. This scenario also gave us an opportunity to practice bleeding control and splinting techniques. Randy was an excellent patient and didn’t complain even one time.

We would like to thank Dean Craig for allowing us access to his farm and helping teach us about the farm machinery that we might encounter.

It may not feel like it, but fall will be here before we know it. As those tractors and combines start to share the road with us, we ask that you be patient and courteous in your travels.

08/29/2026

This past week we had the opportunity to host a group training for area fire departments. Local volunteer and career firefighter Joe Heater performed classroom lecture as well as a hands on demonstration to teach us about fire behavior and how a fire travels through a structure. Air flow plays a huge role in a fires growth and movement within a structure. Something as simple as a closed door can change the fire scene. We would like to thank Captain Joe Heater for his presentation.

A huge thank you to Shadeland Volunteer Fire Department, Randolph Township Fire Department and Attica Fire Department for attending this training and helping to improve the fire service in Southwest Tippecanoe County.

08/26/2026

You asked — we heard you! 🚒❤️

West Point Volunteer Fire Department Support Shirts are here!

👕 All shirts are $20
🔴 Shirts will be red
📅 Orders are due September 28, 2026
💵 Payment is cash at pickup
👶 Youth sizes are available

All orders will be submitted together after the deadline. Once the shirts arrive, we’ll contact you and let you know when they’re ready for pickup.

Place your order here:
https://forms.gle/GJQ57FzNvgMobw4b8

You can also use the QR code on the flyer to order.

Thank you for supporting the West Point Volunteer Fire Department and the volunteers who serve our community!

08/23/2026

📢 West Point Community and Friends, it’s time to mark your calendars!

Please join us for the Annual West Point Community Fish Fry on Saturday, September 26th from 4:30pm-7:00pm.
We serve fresh, never frozen, PREMIUM catfish fillets, which sets us apart from any other fish fry in Tippecanoe County.

If you would like to volunteer during the fish fry or make a monetary donation, please:
send us a facebook message,
call us at 765-572-2794 or
send mail to: West Point Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 71, West Point, IN 47992.

As always, we thank you for your continued, unwavering support.
We can’t wait to see you!

07/28/2026

On Monday evening, we were dispatched to a barn fire just outside of West Point. Our first due trucks arrived on scene within 6 minutes to find a full engulfed structure. Mutual aid for tankers and manpower was requested immediately and our neighboring departments stepped up to assist. Thankfully no injuries were reported.

We would like to say Thank you to the departments that came to help get this blaze extinguished. Shadeland Fire Department, Wea Fire Department, Randolph Fire Department, Otterbein Fire Department, Evonic Fire Service, Wabash Fire, and Tippecanoe Emergency Management.

07/23/2026

Great opportunity for teenagers interested in emergency services.

Meet one of the newest members of the Shadeland Fire Department Cadet Program! Our cadets don't just observe—they learn valuable skills, build confidence, and become part of our fire service family.

If you're between the ages of 14 and 17, have an interest in serving your community, and live within a reasonable distance of Shadeland, the Cadet Program is a great opportunity to:

• Learn about the fire service
• Gain hands-on experience alongside firefighters
• Build leadership and teamwork skills
• Make lifelong friendships
• Give back to your community

Whether you're considering a future career in emergency services or simply want to challenge yourself while making a difference, we'd love to have you join our team.

If you're ready to take the first step toward becoming part of the fire service, send us a message or stop by the station to learn more.

07/18/2026

We would like to say Thank You to Benton County Emergency Medical Service for recently inviting us to take part in a cadaver lab with their team. We had the opportunity to practice airway management skills and learn about the internal anatomy of the human body. This was a very educational experience and we can’t thank Jason Fisher and his team enough for giving us this opportunity.

07/18/2026

Our page has been quiet lately, but our station has been busy as ever. We have responded to multiple medical calls, a grass fire, motor vehicle accidents and mutual aid calls in the recent weeks.

It’s hot outside which means one thing… It’s Fair week! West Point Volunteer Fire will join other Tippecanoe County fire departments in providing medical coverage at the Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair. You can find us teamed up with Wea Township fire Saturday evening, and Sheffield Township fire on Sunday night. On Tuesday, West Point will also be on the grounds providing first aid. Our in house ambulance unit 507 will provide medical transport services all three nights. Be sure to stop by the medical pavilion near the midway to say hello.

Be safe and stay hydrated during this heat wave. If you start to get overheated, find a cool place to get inside and relax.

We hope to see you at the 2026 Tippecanoe County Fair.

06/25/2026

On Tuesday evening our dedicated volunteers responded to a fully engulfed vehicle fire. Luckily no injuries were reported and no other structures were affected.

We need to give a shout out to our team members as their response time was top notch. From the initial dispatch to being on scene with water flowing was less than seven minutes. We consider that remarkable timing for a group of volunteers that were relaxing with their families or mowing their yard when the tones dropped. Thank you to the men and women of West Point Volunteer Fire Department

06/16/2026

🚨🚨 Wednesday June 17th looks to be an active day in the weather world. Severe storms are forecasted to move into the area in the afternoon and evening hours bringing potential for high winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. With those dangers come downed trees, power outages, flash flooding and closed roads.

Be sure to have an emergency plan in place, keep an eye on the sky and stay tuned in to your favorite local forecaster for the most up to date weather forecast. If you need us, don’t hesitate to call. You know the number.