Perry Township Fire Department

07/26/2026

While we're not sure our founders could have dreamed of making 1482 runs in a year, our team has grown, trained, and responded as our community's needs grew. Currently, we are at 841 runs, which puts us right on pace to match or exceed last year's record year. We are not only proud of where we have been, but where we are going. But none of this would be possible without your financial donations, our members volunteering their time, and our community's support! THANK YOU!

07/22/2026

Well small steps but we will take it. Broadway between Posey County Line Rd and Old Mt Vernon Rd is back open ahead of schedule.

07/19/2026

🔥 Commercial fire alarm transforms into working fire incident 🔥

On July 18, shortly after midnight, Perry Township Fire Department (PTFD) was dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at Bucks and Jakes Outfitters. Upon arrival, crews discovered a small fire within the building. The building’s sprinkler system was working properly and kept the fire from spreading throughout the building. A working fire was subsequently declared and tapped out shortly after. The building did sustain water and smoke damage. Additionally, no injuries occurred.

Special Thank You to:
Vanderburgh County Fire Department
Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office
American Medical Response of Evansville
Evansville-Vanderburgh Central Dispatch

07/04/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our lifetime members, Thomas (Tom) Anderson. Tom dedicated 21 years of active service to our community, while earning lifetime status, he still participated in many events throughout the past years. During his tenure, Tom responded to more than 983 runs, served 17 years on our Board of Directors with 12 of those being the treasurer, and rose in rank to hold a Captains Position for 11 years. Tom will be sincerely missed and we are forever grateful for the many years of his service to our department.

A Funeral Service will take place at Alexander Memorial Park, 2200 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN 47720, US, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 10:00 am. Friends and family may visit Monday, July 6, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 PM at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street, Evansville, IN 47712; and on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at Alexander Memorial Park.

Celebrate the life of Thomas Anderson, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Alexander Funeral Home-West Chapel.

07/03/2026

For the first half of 2026 Perry Township has responded to 734 calls of service.

06/18/2026

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!! Roadway is now back open to its construction status.

‼️ ‼️ All lanes of the Lloyd Expressway are closed at McDowell Rd west of USI due to power lines down. Centerpoint is estimating atleast 2 hours for repairs. ‼️ ‼️

06/09/2026

Our friends over at Evansville-Vanderburgh Central Dispatch are hiring!

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨
Ready to make a real impact in your community? Evansville City – Vanderburgh County Central Dispatch is looking for dedicated 911 Telecommunicators to join the team! 📞💛
Become the first first responder.
Every call matters. Every second counts. Every voice can save a life. ⏱️❤️
✨ Starting Pay: $26.57/hr + longevity pay
✨ Full-time with amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation time, sick leave, union membership, and first responder discounts!
✔️ High school diploma or equivalent preferred
✔️ 30+ WPM typing
✔️ Background investigation required
Preferred skills include data entry, telephone operator experience, and public safety dispatching. 🎧💻
If you're ready to answer the call and make a difference, apply
🌟

06/02/2026

Perry Township Fire Department serves as an American Heart Association Regional Training Center, helping instructors and organizations provide high-quality CPR, AED, and First Aid training throughout our region.

As we recognize CPR & AED Awareness Week, we're also looking to partner with:

* Fire Departments
* EMS Agencies
* Schools
* Businesses
* Churches
* Community Organizations
* Healthcare Providers

If your organization would like to offer American Heart Association courses but needs a Regional Training Center to work through, we'd love to talk with you.

Our Training Center provides support, oversight, instructor assistance, and access to the American Heart Association training network.

Together, we can put more lifesaving skills into the hands of more people throughout our community.

Message us or contact the Perry Township Fire Department for more information. You can also email us at [email protected]

05/21/2026

Wow, did we have fun today at our annual Fire & EMS Demonstration Day at Perry Heights Middle School! Each year, to wrap up the school year, we spend a day with the 7th graders, giving them hands-on experience in the Fire & EMS Service. Students got to spray fire hoses, use extrication equipment, learn CPR, meet Fire Dog Kia, and watch a demonstration on why you never pour water on a grease fire.

It’s always a great day of learning, teamwork, and, hopefully, inspiring future firefighters, EMS providers, and community leaders!

05/20/2026

Happy EMS Week, and a BIG THANK YOU to Hacienda Mexican Restaurants West-Pearl Dr. for feeding us during our EMS training night!

While enjoying some excellent food, our crews completed a refresher training session in preparation for our upcoming MCI (Mass Casualty Incident) drill. Coming up in June, we’ll be working alongside our training partners during our annual multi-agency exercise to help ensure we’re all prepared and ready to respond if disaster strikes.

We truly appreciate the support from our community and businesses that help keep our first responders fueled and ready to serve.