Black Diamond Fire Department

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, dispatchers, military members, and countless civilians who stepped forward in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We remember the 343 firefighters who never made it home, the first responders who continued working through the aftermath, and all those whose lives were forever changed that day.

May we never forget their sacrifice, their bravery, and the way our nation came together.

🇺🇸 We will never forget. 9/11/2001.

09/01/2026

08/12/2026

Our admin lines are currently down. If need non emergent assistance contact the Vermillion County Sheriff’s Office at 765-492-3838 or if you have an emergency, please call 911. We will update this post when our phone lines have been restored. Thanks!

07/30/2026

A huge thank you to Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council for their generous donation of emergency drinking water to Black Diamond Fire Department! 🚒💧

Support like this helps us stay prepared and keeps our department supplied with an essential resource when serving our community. We truly appreciate your generosity and partnership.

Thank you, Anheuser-Busch and National Volunteer Fire Council, for supporting first responders!

07/30/2026

A big thank you to DripDrop and National Volunteer Fire Council for including us in the 2026 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign! This donation of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix will help keep our firefighters and EMS providers hydrated during training, emergency responses, extreme heat, and long incidents. Staying hydrated helps our crews perform at their best and stay safe on the job 💧🚒

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07/28/2026

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06/30/2026

🚨 We strongly advise citizens to closely monitor the heat index throughout the week, as forecasts indicate it will remain high at approximately 108°F through Thursday. Please exercise caution by taking regular breaks indoors and checking on pets that may be outside for extended periods. Use prudence if you plan to have an outdoor fire. 🚨

04/24/2026

Washington st has been reopened

Notice: Washington Street will be closed on Friday, April 24, for hose testing. We will update this post when it’s reopened.

04/23/2026

163 is back open

🚨 ACTIVE INCIDENT 🚨

Black Diamond Fire crews are currently working an active residential structure fire on W State Rd 163.

Please avoid the area if possible and use extreme caution while traveling nearby as emergency personnel continue to operate on scene.

W St Rd 163 is currently shut down. We will update this post when it’s reopened.

04/15/2026

*UPDATE- PHONE LINES ARE BACK UP*

🚨 Notice from Black Diamond Fire Department 🚨

Our phone lines are currently down and we are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

📞 If you have an emergency, please call 911.

For non-emergency matters, please be patient while we work on restoring service. We will provide updates as soon as everything is back up and running.

Thank you for your understanding and support.
— Black Diamond Fire Department