The Huntertown Fire Department has always had a proud tradition of having high school age members. This year is very special because four of our members are graduating, as well as a fifth member who graduated in 2006. Graduating in the class of 2007 are Sam Fehrer, Chris Elett and Billy Workman from Bishop Dwenger High School, and Travis Reid from Carroll High School. Last spring, member Alex Lavitt also graduated from Carroll. Though they are just now graduating high school, these young men have already given dedicated service to our community. Travis Reid, who is Fire Chief Jim Reid’s son, has been a member the longest of the group with four years of service. Alex Lavitt has three years, Sam Fehrer and Chris Elett two years and Billy Workman with just over a year and a half.

They already hold several state certifications in fire fighting and EMS. All hold certifications of Basic Firefighter as well as Firefighter Level 1 and 2. Additionally, Sam, Chris, Billy and Alex hav More...

Huntertown Fire Department is proud to announce that we are certified by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security as a Basic-Advanced Ambulance Service Provider, effective Friday, May 25, 2007.

This is the culmination of 3 months of work by nearly a dozen Basic EMTs, who successfully completed an Advanced EMT class held at the Huntertown Fire Department that started in January 2007. It also involved numerous hours on behalf of Huntertown Fire Department’s Medical Director, Dr. Andy McCanna, and EMS Chief Rich Sellers to establish the new protocols, obtain the necessary equipment and supplies, file the necessary applications and paperwork and arrange the audits and inspections with the Department of Homeland Security representatives.

Huntertown Fire Department’s roster of certified EMTs now includes 13 Advanced and 8 Basic EMTs that are of active status. Additionally, there are 4 Probationary EMTs and 5 Basic EMT students.

In all of Allen County, on More...

Huntertown Fire Department Physical Questions & Answers Ready to tackle that New Years Resolution? Come to the Wellness/ Fitness Orientation this Wednesday night at 6pm in the classroom.The schedule for physicals is also now posted at the station. Please check the training board to sign up for your fire department physical at RediMed.

Q. I missed the blood draw at the fire station, how can I get it done?
A. You must go to RediMed on the corner of Cook and Coldwater Road and get it done. It is not necessary to make an appointment- you can simply show up during regular business hours.

Q. Can I sign up for the physical without getting blood work done?
A. No. If you missed the blood draw here at the station, you must have your blood work drawn at RediMed and sent to the lab. The physician will then review the results of your lab work at your physical.

Q. When can I sign up for my physical?
A. Please see the schedule to the right. More...

Thursday and Friday is when I planned on re-roofing my house. But when I came home from work Tuesday this is what I found...a visit from FEMA with Disaster Assistance flyers taped to the front door. How can you not laugh at a good practical joke!!! Especially when the shingles are getting tore off 2 days later by the same people that "taged" them. Good work guys !!! Click on the picture so you can clearly see the artwork by FEMA on my roof.

There is a new No Tobacco policy now in effect for the members of the Huntertown Fire Department. As of Monday, May 7th, tobacco use of ANY KIND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED while on duty with HFD. You are not permitted to use tobacco products on township property, while in fire department uniform, in department vehicles, or any other activity related to the department. If members have questions on this new policy, contact Fire Chief Jim Reid.

The first round of assessments took place Wednesday April 11th. Approximately 20 members attended. The assessment started out with a brief education on the who, what , where and whys of the fitness initiative and how we as emergency responders need to make the right fitness decisions about out health. The assessment was not hard, it actually was fun. Our thanks to all the PFT's (Peer Fitness Trainers) that helped run the event, including those from FWFD and New Haven-Adams Twp FD. If you haven't had your physical we ask that you still schedule it, and same goes for the assessment.