Blanchard Township Fire Department

10/08/2026

🔥🚒 NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 🚒🔥
October 4th - October 10th

This Fire Prevention Week, the Blanchard Township Volunteer Fire Department wants to remind everyone that fire safety starts at home!

🏠 A few simple steps can make a BIG difference:
• Test your smoke alarms regularly and replace batteries as needed.
• Make sure everyone in your household knows two ways out of every room.
• Create and practice a home fire escape plan with your family.
• Keep anything that can burn away from heat sources.
• Never leave cooking unattended.
• Talk with children about the dangers of fire and what to do if a fire starts.

🚨 Remember: You may have as little as 2 minutes to escape a home fire. Knowing what to do before an emergency happens can save lives.

This week—and every week—Make Fire Safety a Family Priority!

❤️🖤🤍 Blanchard Township Volunteer Fire Department
Protecting our community, one call at a time.

10/01/2026

Just a friendly reminder, we are now into the month of October and pushing forward to November.


C. Miracle

09/30/2026

Annual hose/ladder testing for 2026 is complete! Thank you Fire Catt for your dedicated service to fire departments across the country.

09/11/2026

Never Forget 9/11

09/03/2026

What an awesome message ! ❤️
Volunteer Firefighters are needed in our rural communities. Our communities depend on us. Please get ahold of us today if you are interested in joining your local volunteer fire department ! 🚒

09/01/2026

🚒 AUGUST MONTHLY TRAINING: PUMP & HOSE OPERATIONS 🚒

During last month’s training, our Blanchard Township Fire Department volunteer firefighters focused on water pump and hose operations. Our members practiced engaging the pump, establishing water flow, handling hose lines, and working together as a team to effectively deliver water where it’s needed most.

These hands-on training sessions help our firefighters build confidence, sharpen their skills, and stay prepared to respond safely and effectively when our community needs us.

A big THANK YOU to our dedicated volunteers who give their time to train, learn, and serve our community! ❤️🖤

Train together. Respond together. Serve together. 🚒

08/18/2026

🌟Happy Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day! 🌟

A special THANK YOU ❗️to those who volunteer on our team and contribute their personal time to helping people in our community when they need us most … you are one of a kind and we appreciate you! 🥇❤️

Today is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and we're honoring the dedicated men and women who selflessly serve their communities.

Volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies at all hours, train year-round, and sacrifice time with their families to help others when they're needed most.

To every volunteer firefighter across the country: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and everything you do to keep your communities safe.

Tag a volunteer firefighter who deserves a shoutout. ❤️🚒

08/18/2026

Community, Fun & a Whole Lot of Water! 💦🚒

What a fun way to wrap up the summer! ☀️

This past weekend, Good Shepherd Church of Benton Ridge invited the Blanchard Township Fire Department to join them at the Village Park for Summer’s Last Blast — and we were happy to bring the water! 💦

Our firefighters had a great time helping keep the BIG slip-and-slide nice and wet while kids and families enjoyed an afternoon of fun, laughter, and community fellowship.

We love opportunities like this to get outside the station, connect with our community, and be part of events that bring everyone together. ❤️

A big THANK YOU to Good Shepherd Church for inviting us and for putting together such a great community event!

From all of us at Blanchard Township Fire Department — thanks for letting us be part of the fun! 🚒💦

08/06/2026

📢Today, the Blanchard Township Fire Department proudly recognizes and celebrates an incredible milestone.📢

After 48 years of dedicated volunteer service (WOW‼️)we extend our deepest gratitude to one of our own as he retires from the department. Robert Crawford!

Over the past four decades, Bob has served in multiple roles, always answering the call with dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to our department and the community we proudly serve. His leadership, experience, and willingness to help wherever needed has left a lasting mark on our members and on countless lives throughout Blanchard Township.

On behalf of the entire Blanchard Township Fire Department and the community we serve, thank you for your selfless service, countless sacrifices, and unwavering dedication. Your legacy will continue to inspire future generations of firefighters.🥇

👏Bob's retirement and long term service was recognized at the department's business meeting this week. Please join us in congratulating our retiree and wishing Bob many years of health, happiness, and a well-deserved retirement.

❤️🚒 Thank you for 48 years of service Bob!

07/28/2026

Thank you to those who came out and helped with Truck Checks at the fire department last week!

Truck checks are one of the most important things our volunteer firefighters do behind the scenes to ensure we're ready when our community needs us. Every compartment, every tool, and every piece of equipment is inspected to make sure it's in working order and ready to respond at a moment's notice.

Our volunteers spent time inspecting and organizing essential equipment, including:
🚒 Emergency maps and guidebooks
🔦 Flashlights, batteries, tools
🧰 General truck maintenance
💧 Pumps, hoses, and water supply
🩹 First aid kits, AEDs, LifeVac devices, oxygen, and masks
🧯 Fire extinguishers
🚧 Road flares and wheel chocks
🪜 Ladders
🌊 Water rescue equipment
💡 Emergency lighting and truck lights
…and so much more.

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for taking the time to ensure every truck is prepared for whatever emergency comes next. Your commitment and attention to detail make all the difference.

Prepared. Equipped. Ready to Serve. ❤️🚒