Westport Community Volunteer Fire Department

09/11/2026

🚨 Decatur County Notify Now is HERE!
Decatur County Emergency Management Agency is excited to announce the launch of Decatur County Notify Now, the county's new official emergency notification system.

Notify Now will replace CodeRED as Decatur County's official emergency notification system!

Notify Now is designed to help residents, businesses, and visitors receive important information when it matters most, including:
• Severe weather and other emergencies
• Public safety situations
• Evacuations and shelter-in-place recommendations
• Road closures and significant disruptions
• Other important emergency and community information

📱 Sign Up Today — It's FREE!
When you register for Decatur County Notify Now, you will have the opportunity to create a Smart911 profile. You can provide as much or as little information as you choose — you are not required to complete every section of the profile.
However, we encourage you to provide as much information as you are comfortable sharing.

The information in your Smart911 profile may help public safety personnel better understand your needs and provide assistance during an emergency.

For example, information about your household, location, medical needs, pets, or other circumstances could be valuable to responders when they are working to help you.
The more information you choose to provide, the more information may be available to public safety personnel when you need help.

📍 There's another benefit to Smart911
The Smart911 platform also includes a mobile app that can provide location-based alerts when you are in another community that uses the Smart911 platform.
So even when you're away from Decatur County, you may be able to receive important local alerts based on where you are.

❗ Seeing "Smart911" during registration?
Don't worry — you're in the right place!
Decatur County Notify Now is powered by Smart911, so you will see the Smart911 name and branding during portions of the registration process.
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👉 Sign up today and make sure you can receive important Decatur County notifications when they matter most.
The registration link is available through the Decatur County and local government websites.
You can also register at this link below:
\ https://decaturcounty.in.gov/notify-now/

Questions or Need Assistance?
If you have questions about Decatur County Notify Now, have concerns about the registration process, or experience problems while signing up, Decatur County Emergency Management Agency is here to help.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 812-663-2004

We want to make sure everyone who wants to receive Notify Now alerts has the opportunity to get registered.

08/21/2026

Last Tuesday, August 18th, members of the Westport Community Volunteer Fire Department spent the evening training on vehicle extrication.

Howell Rescue Systems Inc. brought out Genesis Rescue Systems extrication equipment for us to demo and train with. This gave our members the opportunity to work with some of the latest extrication technology available and get hands-on time cutting, spreading, and working through different rescue techniques.

Members from Adams Township Fire Department also joined us for the training to demo the equipment and freshen up their extrication skills.

Training like this is important to us. Vehicle construction and rescue equipment continue to change, and we want to make sure our firefighters stay up to date, keep improving their skills, and are prepared to provide the best service we can when our community needs us.

A special thank you to Howell Rescue Systems Inc. for taking the time to come out, provide the equipment, and work with our firefighters. We would also like to thank Tim’s Wrecker Service for providing the vehicles used during the training. We appreciate everyone who helped make the evening possible.

07/31/2026

UPDATE: SR 3 is open

Westport Fire, Letts Fire, Westport Police, TDS and INDOT are on scene at the intersection of State Road 3 and Main Street for a hazmat incident. Please avoid the area. SR 3 is down to one lane while crew members work to mitigate the situation.

There is no threat to the public.

07/15/2026

Support Westport Fire tonight and enjoy an ice cream at the Westport Dairy Queen with Chief Maddux and the crew!

07/10/2026

We’re excited to share that the Westport Fire Department was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation for our Battery-Powered Emergency Response Equipment for Community Resilience project.

With this grant, we were able to purchase new battery-powered equipment, including a rescue saw, chainsaw, portable scene lighting, and charging equipment. These tools will help us respond more safely and efficiently during vehicle accidents, storms, power outages, and other emergencies throughout our community.

On behalf of everyone at the Westport Fire Department, thank you to the Duke Energy Foundation for believing in our department and investing in the safety of our community. We truly appreciate your support and the difference it will make for both our firefighters and the people we serve every day.

Thank you for helping us be better prepared when our community needs us most.

06/18/2026

We are aware that our local tornado siren is sounding. Decatur County EMA has been contacted and is working to resolve the issue. There is no immediate threat or emergency.

06/06/2026

Reminder

Pancake breakfast today 8:00 to 10:00. Come support the Kiwanis Club and Westport Fire Dept.

Join us for the Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast hosted at the Westport Volunteer Fire Department!

Saturday, June 6th
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Westport Fire Station
302 E. Bennett St. – Westport, IN

Come enjoy pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, coffee, juice, and milk while supporting our local community and volunteers.

Free will offering appreciated!

Good food. Good people. Small town tradition done right. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

Join us for the Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast hosted at the Westport Volunteer Fire Department!

Saturday, June 6th
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Westport Fire Station
302 E. Bennett St. – Westport, IN

Come enjoy pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, coffee, juice, and milk while supporting our local community and volunteers.

Free will offering appreciated!

Good food. Good people. Small town tradition done right. 🇺🇸

04/15/2026

Come out and support your Westport Community Volunteer Fire Department this Wednesday at Dairy Queen!

🍦 Grab a Blizzard, a cone, or your favorite treat
👨‍🚒 Help support your local firefighters

📅 Wednesday, April 15th
⏰ 4 PM to Closing
📍 Westport Dairy Queen

Bring the family, spread the word, and come see us!

Eat DQ. Support Your Local Firefighters. 🔥

03/16/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT – TORNADO WATCH

Heads up Westport and surrounding communities.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for our area. This means conditions are favorable for severe storms capable of producing tornadoes later today. 

Right now is the time to stay weather aware and have a plan ready in case storms develop quickly.

A few quick reminders:
• Keep weather alerts turned on
• Know where your safe place is (basement or interior room)
• Secure loose outdoor items
• Be ready to move to shelter if a warning is issued

– Westport Community Volunteer Fire Department