Crown Point Fire Department

08/26/2026

On National Dog Day, we need a big round of applaws for our canine team: K-9s Parker and Sophie.🐾

Sophie is an arson detection dog, sniffing out the causes of suspicious blazes in Crown Point and across the Region.

Parker is in training to become a live find disaster search dog. He will (eventually) be deployed to natural disasters to help find survivors.

We’re so proud of our canines and their handlers for their hard work to serve our community.🐶❤️

08/26/2026

On National Dog Day, we're excited to celebrate one of our very own: Smokey the Bulldog!🐾 Smokey lives right outside our station and is one of the original bulldogs from the 2005, "Best in Show," public art exhibit.

This summer, we connected with Deb Weiss, the original artist, to give Smokey a spa day. His coat is fresh, nails trimmed and accessories on point. We're so grateful for Deb, who spent days buffing, sculpting and painting our beloved pup. Thank you to the Crown Point Firefighters Association for supporting Smokey's makeover.🌟

The next time you're near the station, stop by to see this pawsitively good boy.❤🐶

08/19/2026

Thank you to Core Crown Point and Ruoff Mortgage- Crown Point Branch for joining us in an effort to collect donations for the Center Township Trustee's Food Pantry. Every little bit helps. We are so lucky to have such a great community around us.

08/18/2026

The storm left some of our neighbors with real needs, and left others in a position to help.

From now until September 1st, there will be a food pantry collection box in the front lobby of the Fire Department. Everything donated goes to the 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 and 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 Trustees' Offices, two local pantries that have been supporting our community through all of this. Both are running low.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁:
• Non-perishable food

Every bit of it helps right here in Crown Point. If you have a large amount of items to donate, or would like to make monetary donations, please contact the Townships directly. Please, no perishable items.

Questions? Call the Center Township Trustee's Office at 219-663-0250 or the Ross Township Trustee's Office at 219-769-2111.

𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗕𝗼𝘅 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Crown Point Fire Station
126 N. East Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
(North entrance lobby)

08/17/2026

This past week asked a lot of Crown Point. It got an answer from every corner of this city.

When the storm came through on the 11th, our firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs weren't working alone. Crown Point Public Works, the Crown Point Police Department, the Crown Point Emergency Management Agency, and PACE Department were right there beside us, clearing roads, mitigating hazards, tracking down utility and infrastructure problems, setting up cooling centers, and answering whatever our neighbors needed. Side by side, all of it, in weather nobody wanted to be out in.

And it hasn't stopped. Public Works especially has been at it every day since; still clearing roads, still removing debris, still working to get Crown Point back to something that feels normal.

Not everybody who showed up for this city drives a big emergency vehicle with lights on top but that didn't make a difference in what they gave.

We know it's a little unusual for one city department to publicly thank another. But this wasn't a normal week, and we're not going to let it pass without saying it plainly: we're grateful, we're proud to work alongside you, and Crown Point is stronger because of the people in every one of these departments.

Thank you. Truly.

08/16/2026

Crown Point, we’re stronger together.❤️ Residents are invited to stop by Bulldog Park from 4-6 p.m. tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 17, for a community relief event.

Enjoy dinner on the City of Crown Point and the Center Township Trustee's Office. We’re serving hot dogs, chips, apples and dessert. Bulldog Park is open and has power, bring your devices to charge if you’d like.

Community Help Network, Inc. will be passing out household supplies and non-perishable food items.

Crown Point Library, Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana and Ross Township Trustee - Eric Blackmon will have informational community booths. United Way Northwest Indiana will be on site with the portable charging van.

Thank you to our partners at Jewel Osco, Midnight Blue Towing & Recovery, NIPSCO and Strack & Van Til for supporting this event!

Mondays with the Mayor is relocated to Bulldog Park and will begin at 6 p.m. Hear from Mayor Land and other City departments on storm updates.

Please note, the Center Township Trustee Food Pantry will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday at 1450 E. South St.

Stay safe, Crown Point!

08/14/2026

To all of the line workers, utility repair crews, and emergency tree and debris removal contractors — thank you.

These hardworking men and women have been out in the elements around the clock, working to make our communities safe and bring power and comfort back to us all. With damage this widespread, it's a long road ahead. But we will get there.

Thank you, on behalf of our entire community.

08/13/2026

Generators are extremely helpful following major weather events, but can also be deadly if used incorrectly. Our firefighters have been on many CO calls following this week’s derecho. Follow these steps to help keep your family safe.🔌🧯

08/12/2026

Emergency standby generators and portable generators are in high demand after the storms. If you're using a generator, be sure to do so safely. Check out the tips below.

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆

• Keep working carbon monoxide alarms in your home. Generator exhaust can enter your home, creating life-threatening conditions.
• Keep doors and windows closed near standby generators.
• Follow manufacturer recommendations for generator maintenance. Some recommend shutting down and checking oil levels once per day during constant use.
• Never use portable generators indoors, even in an open garage.
• Position portable generators at least 20 feet away from buildings, in well-ventilated areas. Downwind, with the exhaust pointed away from nearby buildings, is best.
• Never refuel a generator while it is running. Shut the generator down and allow it to cool before fueling. Gasoline vapors are highly flammable.
• Store fuel at least 20 feet away from generators.
• Only use grounded, heavy-duty cords to connect appliances to generators. Avoid power strips and overloading cords to prevent fires.
• Avoid using generators in wet areas to prevent electrical shock, especially while connecting or disconnecting equipment.
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby if using or refueling a portable generator.
• Never backfeed a generator into your home. A transfer switch that disconnects your home from the electrical grid prevents damage to equipment. Utility workers and nearby homes or businesses can be at greater risk if your generator is connected to the electric grid.

Call 911 for life- and property-threatening emergencies.

08/12/2026

More storms possible overnight, Crown Point. Stay aware.

[1:15 AM CDT Update 8/12/2026]

So far storms have failed to develop early this AM. While this is a good thing for those concerned about hail overnight, we are becoming more concerned that this may allow for a more robust complex of storms to move across parts of the area today. Stay tuned.

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The potential for another round of severe thunderstorms is increasing for overnight tonight. The primary hazards with any storms that develop will be damaging hail and torrential rainfall which may lead to flash flooding. Damaging wind gusts will also be possible with the strongest storms and it may not take much wind to cause additional tree damage given many were weakened from the destructive line of storms earlier today. Have multiple ways to receive warning information, including ones that will wake you up!