Fremont Fire Department

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Fremont Fire Department

Fire Chief : Eric Hufnagle
Deputy Chief: Aaron Vanderpool We run between 700-800 calls a year.

The mission of the Fremont Fire Department
is to protect and perserve life, environment,
and property while providing services
tailored to the needs of the community. Fremont Fire Department has 3 full-time firefighters and we also have 31 part-time paid on call firefighters. Fremont Fire currently runs a 2024 Spartan/Spencer 1800 gallon Pumper/Tanker, a 2018 Spartan/Spencer Rescue Engine, 2012 Sp

artan/Rosenbauer 78ft Ladder Truck, a 2008 International/CSI 2500 gallon tanker, a 2001 Kenworth/CSI 2000 gallon tanker, a 2008 Chevy Brush Truck, a Polaris Ranger brush truck, a 2015 Chevy 2500 rescue truck, a 2023 Chevy 1500 utility truck, and a Rescue 1 fire boat.

08/11/2026

⚠️ SEVERE WEATHER ALERT ⚠️

A line of strong to severe storms is moving east across northern Indiana at 50–60 mph, with damaging winds and tornadoes possible.

Storms are expected to reach northeast Indiana this afternoon. Please stay weather aware, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and be prepared to take shelter if needed.

Stay safe!
— Fremont Fire Department

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday — 1776–2026.

The Fremont Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July. As you celebrate with family and friends, please use caution around fireworks, follow safety guidelines, and look out for one another.

Have a great day, celebrate responsibly, and stay safe! 🇺🇸

06/30/2026

✅ UPDATE ✅

The Fremont Fire Department’s landline phone system has been restored and is now fully operational.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while the issue was being resolved.

06/29/2026

⚠️PUBLIC NOTICE⚠️

At this time, the Fremont Fire Department’s landline phone system is currently out of service due to an unknown issue. We do not have an estimated time for service to be restored.

If you have an emergency, please call 911 immediately.

For non-emergency matters, we appreciate your patience while the issue is being resolved. We will provide an update as soon as our phone service has been restored.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day!

Today we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures. Thank you for the sacrifices you make, the lessons you teach, and the support you provide every day.

From all of us at the Fremont Fire Department, we wish all the dads out there a relaxing, safe, and well-deserved Father’s Day!

06/12/2026

⚠️Tornado Watch⚠️

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio until 2 AM EDT. Strong tornadoes are possible. Make sure you have a plan in place to take appropriate shelter if a warning is issued for your location tonight!

06/10/2026

Cooling Centers Available Throughout Steuben County

With warmer temperatures arriving, please remember that several locations throughout the county are available for anyone needing a place to cool off during regular business hours.

📍 YMCA of Steuben County
500 E. Harcourt Rd., Angola
Mon.-Thurs. 5AM-9PM
Fri. 5AM-7PM
Sat. 8AM-5PM

📍 Carnegie Public Library
322 S. Wayne St., Angola
Mon. 9AM-8PM
Tues.-Wed. 9AM-6PM
Thurs. 9AM-8PM
Fri. 9AM-5PM
Sat. 9AM-3PM

📍 Fremont Public Library
1004 W. Toledo St., Fremont
Mon.-Thurs. 9AM-7PM
Fri. 9AM-5PM
Sat. 9AM-3PM

📍 Joyce Public Library
9490 SR 120, Orland
Tues. 4PM-8PM
Wed. 1PM-5PM
Sat. 8AM-12PM

In addition, the following businesses have graciously welcomed community members seeking relief from the heat during regular business hours:
✅ Meijer
✅ Rural King
✅ Walmart

💧 Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day, check on elderly neighbors and family members, and never leave children or pets in parked vehicles.

Please share to help spread the word and keep our community safe

06/04/2026

THIS SATURDAY!

Join us for the Fremont Fire Department Breakfast Fundraiser this Saturday, June 6th, from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM at Rugiono’s (101 E Toledo St, Fremont).

Enjoy a great breakfast while supporting the Fremont Fire Department and the services we provide to our community.

✅ Great food
✅ Great company
✅ Support your local firefighters

This is a free-will donation event, and all proceeds benefit the Fremont Fire Department.

A huge thank you to Northeastern Lodge #210 F. & A.M. for sponsoring this event!

We hope to see everyone there Saturday morning. Bring your family, friends, and appetite!

Address

100 E Spring Street
Fremont, IN
46737

Telephone

+12604953805

Website

http://www.townoffremont.org/

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