Anderson Fire Fighters Local 1262

08/31/2026

The City of Anderson Firefighters Local 1262 Charity Fund Golf Outing is quickly approaching, and we'd like to extend our sincere appreciation to the businesses, organizations, and individuals who have already stepped up to support this year's event.

Corporate Sponsors
🏌️ Police and Firemen's Insurance Association
🏌️ South Madison Firefighters Local 5417
🏌️ Bailey’s Landscape & Excavation

Hole Sponsors
🏌️ Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana
🏌️ Mike Schildmeier
🏌️ Flesher Design Co.
🏌️ Salty Dog Trash and Recycling

Your generosity allows our Charity & Scholarship Fund to continue supporting local charitable organizations, provide scholarships to the children of Anderson firefighters, assist our members and their families during times of need, and this year, help support Flood Aid for Anderson as our community continues to recover from the recent flooding.

There is still time to get involved! The deadline to register a team or become a sponsor is Friday, September 18.
Whether you're looking to play, sponsor a hole, become a corporate sponsor, or simply support a great cause, we'd love to have you join us.

Thank you again to everyone who has already committed to making this year's outing a success. We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, October 1st at Edgewood Golf Course!

08/27/2026

The past several weeks have reminded us what makes Anderson such a special community. As the City of Anderson continues recovering from the recent flooding, we wanted to highlight a few opportunities to support Local 1262 while also giving back to causes that matter.

25th Anniversary 9/11 Commemorative Shirts
Help us honor the 343 New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighters and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.
Originally, a portion of the proceeds were designated for the Local 1262 Charity & Scholarship Fund. However, considering the devastating flooding our community has experienced, Local 1262 has decided to donate our entire portion of the proceeds directly to while the remaining proceeds will continue to benefit the FDNY Foundation.

Local 1262 Charity Fund Golf Outing
Join us on Thursday, October 1st at Edgewood Golf Course for a day of golf, fellowship, and giving back. Whether you register a team, sponsor a hole, become a corporate sponsor, or simply help spread the word, you'll be making a difference. A portion of this year's golf outing proceeds will also be donated to Flood Aid for Anderson to help our neighbors recover.

Supporting Firefighter Families
We're also proud to share that our second round of Local 1262 scholarships was awarded this week, providing seven $500 scholarships to the children of Anderson firefighters. Over the past two years, our Charity & Scholarship Fund has now awarded 12 scholarships totaling $6,000. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our members, businesses, sponsors, and this community.

Every shirt purchased, golf team registered, sponsorship secured and share of this post helps us continue supporting firefighters, their families, and our community when it needs us most.

Thank you for continuing to stand with Anderson Firefighters Local 1262.

Order your 9/11 shirt:
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Support
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08/16/2026

Sharing for all those impacted

President Approves Federal Emergency Declaration for Indiana Flooding; Mayor Broderick Urges Anderson Homeowners and Businesses to Document Damage and Prepare to Apply for Aid

City continues to work with Madison County, the State of Indiana and FEMA on a broader disaster declaration that would open individual assistance for residents and small businesses

ANDERSON, Ind. — President Trump on August 15, 2026, approved an emergency declaration for the State of Indiana in response to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began August 11 and have devastated communities across the state, including Anderson and Madison County. The White River crested in Anderson at a record 24.93 feet, surpassing the previous all-time high set during the Great Flood of 1913.

Mayor Thomas Broderick is sharing the following information to help local homeowners and business owners understand what the declaration means and what steps to take now.

“Our city has been through an extraordinary challenge over the past several days, and I am grateful to the President and to Governor Braun for moving quickly to get federal resources on the ground,” said Mayor Broderick. “This emergency declaration is an important first step, but it is not the end of the process. My administration is working with Madison County Emergency Management and the state to pursue the broader disaster declaration that will open direct assistance to the homeowners and business owners who lost so much. In the meantime, I am asking every resident and business owner with flood damage to document it now and report it to Indiana 211 so we have the strongest possible case when that request is made.”

What the Emergency Declaration Does

The declaration authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide direct federal assistance for emergency protective measures, such as debris removal support, emergency sheltering and mobilization of the Indiana National Guard, in 50 designated Indiana counties, including Madison County. The federal government will cover 75 percent of the cost of these emergency response measures, with the state and local governments covering the remainder. Darrin Ricketts has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer overseeing the federal response.

This emergency declaration is different from a Major Disaster Declaration, which is the action that unlocks FEMA Individual Assistance grants for homeowners and renters, as well as U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses. Governor Braun has already requested that broader declaration on behalf of Indiana communities. It has not yet been approved as of this release. The City of Anderson is actively supporting that request with local damage information and will announce immediately if and when it is approved.

What Anderson Homeowners and Business Owners Should Do Now

Taking these steps now will not delay your ability to apply for aid later — it will strengthen it. Documentation gathered today is what supports the county, state and federal damage assessments used to justify individual assistance.
1. Document every loss before you clean up. Photograph and video all damage to your home, business, vehicles and belongings from multiple angles. Keep receipts for any emergency repairs, temporary lodging or cleanup supplies.
2. Report your damage to Indiana 211. Call 866-211-9966 or use the online Disaster Damage Reporting Tool at in211.communityos.org. This is the single most important step right now: it feeds the statewide damage assessment that determines whether individual federal assistance is approved.
3. Contact your insurance company immediately. File a claim for homeowners, renters, flood and/or business insurance as applicable, and ask for a written record of your claim number and adjuster contact.
4. Apply to Indiana’s State Disaster Relief Fund. This state fund is available now under the Governor’s state disaster emergency declaration for households whose losses are not covered by insurance or other aid. Applications and eligibility details are available through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security at in.gov/dhs.
5. Prepare to register with FEMA. If a Major Disaster Declaration with Individual Assistance is approved, register as soon as possible at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585). Having your documentation and insurance information ready will make registration faster.
6. Watch for SBA disaster loan announcements. Low-interest SBA loans for homeowners, renters and businesses typically become available once a county is designated under a disaster declaration. Updates will be posted at sba.gov/disaster and shared by the city.
7. Stay informed through official channels. Follow the City of Anderson’s website and social media and Madison County Emergency Management for real-time updates, shelter information and the status of the Major Disaster Declaration request.

What Losses May Qualify for Federal Aid

If a Major Disaster Declaration with Individual Assistance is approved for Madison County, FEMA and SBA programs typically can help with uninsured or underinsured losses in categories such as:
• Structural damage to a primary home, including roof, foundation and essential systems (electrical, plumbing, heating)
• Damage to essential personal property, such as appliances and furnishings needed to live safely
• Temporary housing costs for households displaced from a damaged home
• Disaster-related medical, dental and funeral expenses
• Business property, equipment, inventory and building damage, through SBA low-interest disaster loans
• Vehicle damage not covered by insurance

08/15/2026

Over the last 72 hours, City of Anderson Firefighters have answered hundreds of emergency calls, completed dozens of water rescues, assisted with evacuations, and continued responding to the everyday emergencies our community depends on us for. It has been an exhausting few days, but it has also been a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished when a community comes together.

We want to express our sincere gratitude to the Indiana National Guard, Lafayette Professional Firefighters Local 472, Carmel Fire Department, Fishers Fire Department, East Madison Firefighters Local 5402, and South Madison Firefighters Local 5417 for answering the call and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our members during this historic flooding event. Your assistance has made a tremendous difference.

We also want to recognize Fire Chief Cravens, Deputy Chief Cawthorn, and Mayor Thomas Broderick for their swift leadership. Following the Mayor's emergency declaration, Chief Cravens immediately implemented a second Battalion and recalled all available members of the Anderson Fire Dive Team, ensuring we had the resources needed to meet the overwhelming demand for service.

Since Thursday morning, our firefighters have been humbled by the incredible outpouring of support. From countless donations of food and drinks to the many phone calls, text messages, and words of encouragement from residents, businesses, and elected officials, your generosity has meant more than you know.

A special thank you to The Toast Cafe, Chick-fil-A Anderson, Starbucks, and Texas Roadhouse for helping keep our crews fed and hydrated throughout this response.

Finally, our thoughts remain with every family, business, and neighborhood impacted by this flooding. The emergency calls may eventually slow, but the recovery is just beginning. Anderson Firefighters will continue to answer the call, and Local 1262 is committed to working alongside our city, our partner agencies, and this resilient community as we begin the cleanup and rebuilding process.

Thank you for your support, your patience, and for continuing to look out for one another.

08/13/2026

Madison County remains under a Flood Warning until 4:00 PM today as significant flooding continues throughout Anderson and the surrounding area.

City of Anderson Firefighters are out responding alongside multiple area fire departments, and other agencies as crews work to address flooding and assist those affected.

With additional severe weather and rainfall possible later today and overnight, conditions may continue to change quickly and areas that are currently passable could become dangerous.

Please help keep yourself and responders safe:

Avoid flooded and affected areas whenever possible.
Never drive through standing or moving water.
Obey road closures and barricades.
Give emergency crews plenty of room to work.
Continue monitoring weather alerts and local emergency information.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown. It only takes a small amount of moving water to create a dangerous situation.

Please stay safe, Anderson. We’ll continue to be there when you need us.

08/08/2026

Yesterday, Local 1262 President Cody Leever had the privilege of attending the 2026 Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit: Supporting Those Who Serve.

The summit brought together first responders from across Indiana, mental health clinicians, healthcare leaders, policymakers, veterans, and advocates to discuss mental health, one of the most important issues facing the public safety profession today.

President Leever joined Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana leadership, firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS professionals, and other first responders from across the state to learn, collaborate, and help strengthen the resources available to those who answer the call every day. The PFFUI was proud to serve as one of the event's sponsors, demonstrating its continued commitment to the health and well-being of Indiana's firefighters. Throughout the day, attendees participated in discussions on supporting first responders and their families, caring for the children of service members and first responders, reducing stigma, and building stronger partnerships between the fire service and mental health professionals.

As firefighters, we spend our careers taking care of others. Events like this remind us that taking care of our own is just as important. Mental health is firefighter health, and Local 1262 will continue to advocate for the resources, education, and peer support our members deserve.

08/04/2026

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001. A day that forever changed our nation and the fire service.

To honor the 343 FDNY firefighters and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice, City of Anderson Firefighters are proud to offer our commemorative 25th Anniversary 9/11 T-shirt.

Proceeds from these shirts will benefit the FDNY Foundation and the Local 1262 Charity and Scholarship Fund.

🛒 Order yours today:
https://stores.inksoft.com/Anderson_Fire/shop/home

07/28/2026

City of Anderson Firefighters attended the Board of Public Safety meeting yesterday where two new recruits were officially sworn in. Both are scheduled to begin the 10-week Anderson Fire Academy next week and we wish them nothing but success.

Welcome to the department, gentlemen, and we look forward to also welcoming you both to the UNION soon!

07/24/2026

⛳️ Save the Date! ⛳️

The City of Anderson Firefighters Charity Fund Golf Outing is back!

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
📍 Edgewood Golf Course
🕗 Registration: 8:00 AM
🏌️ Shotgun Start: 9:00 AM

Whether you're a serious golfer or just looking for a great day on the course, we invite you to join us in supporting a cause that makes a real difference in our community.

Registration & Sponsorship Opportunities:
🏌️ Team of Four – $300
⛳ Hole Sponsor – $100
⭐ Corporate Sponsor – $500 (Includes a team of four, hole sign, and registration area recognition)

Every dollar raised goes directly to the Anderson Firefighters Local 1262 Charity & Scholarship Fund, which helps:
❤️ Support local charities and nonprofit organizations
🎓 Provide scholarships to the children of Anderson firefighters
🤝 Assist our members and their families during times of need

📅 Team & Sponsor Registration Deadline: September 18, 2026

This tournament continues to grow because of the incredible support from our community, local businesses, and fellow firefighters. We hope you'll join us for a great day of golf, fellowship, and giving back.

To register a team or become a sponsor, visit the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZTayYS1ae8hkb-oHPmtpeS3iPNbBoExS7XDH9TLRB0KmAHg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Please like, share, and help us spread the word! We look forward to seeing everyone at Edgewood on October 1st! 🚒⛳

05/23/2026

Over the last week, City of Anderson Firefighters have once again shown that serving this community goes far beyond emergency calls. Sometimes it means helping the smallest members of our community get safely back home. 🐶🦆

Earlier this week, Brother Tyrone Fedrick found a small lost Chihuahua behind Station 4. After being missing for nearly two full days, the pup was cared for by the crew on Engine 4 until contact was made with the owner and the dog was safely reunited with its family.

Las t Saturday, Engine 7 was called to assist Animal Control with 14 baby wood ducks trapped inside a storm drain. Working together, crews were able to safely rescue the ducklings and reunite them with their parents.

Whether it’s responding to emergencies, training for the worst days, or taking the time to protect animals in need, our firefighters are proud to serve the City of Anderson every single day.

Great work by all involved. ❤️🚒