Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department

06/11/2026

Stay alert as this line of storms moves in tonight.

A significant severe weather episode is possible this evening in Indiana. A line of intense storms is expected to develop in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois around the mid to late afternoon timeframe. These storms are expected to arrive in northwest Indiana around or just after 7-8pm ET this evening and move southeast through the state as the night goes on.

The atmospheric parameter spaces expected to be in place are supportive of intense damaging winds over 75mph, several embedded tornadoes, and perhaps some large hail.

There is some uncertainty with how current storms over Iowa will impact this forecast. Models show this line weakening as it approaches Chicago. In the event this does not happen and the line continues, it throws a wrench into the forecast with how the evening event evolves. This line may bring severe weather potential in the form of damaging winds to northern Indiana as early as early afternoon. This is something to watch this morning.

This is a "nowcast" situation more than a forecast situation. Real time data and radar trends will matter more than models on a day like today.

Assuming Iowa's current storms do weaken and do not impact this evening's forecast, the following hazards are expected.

Zone 4/Red:
Significant severe weather is expected this evening with intense damaging winds up to 85mph alongside a risk for strong tornadoes embedded within the line. Large hail is possible if any storms remain more isolated in nature. Timing will be between 7pm to 11pm ET

Zone 3/Orange:
Higher concern for significant severe weather with intense winds up to 75mph being the main hazard. Embedded tornadoes may spin up within the line of storms, and some of those may be strong in nature. Large hail is possible if any storms can remain more isolated in nature. Timing is 9pm ET to 1am ET.

Zone 2/Yellow:
Storms will move into this zone after 12am ET and pose a risk for damaging winds to 65mph and perhaps a tornado. Large hail risk seems low to us in this zone.

Zone 1/Mustard Yellow:
Storms should be weakened overall with only isolated instances of damaging winds to 60mph possible. Hail and tornadoes are not expected. Storms arrive after 1am ET.

Stay with us here at IWN for continued updates.

06/10/2026

Here is the map for the town wide yard sales on June 13th. Physical maps will be located in the lobby at the Post Office.

06/07/2026

ROAD CLOSURE

County Road 400 East, between Bonebrake Rd and 350 South, has been washed out and is not passable. Seek an alternate route.

06/04/2026

At approximately 12:30am Wednesday morning, HVFD was dispatched to a vehicle wreck just south of Hillsboro on SR341. Upon arrival, crews found one passenger vehicle on its side and the driver trapped inside who was conscious and talking. HVFD quickly went to work stabilizing the vehicle and utilizing our extrication tools to open up the roof, allowing us to safely remove the patient. Fountain County EMS then assumed medical care of the patient.

05/20/2026

At approximately 12:40am this morning, Wallace, Hillsboro, and Kingman Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire on East SR32. Upon arrival, units found a fully involved manufacturing facility with heavy fire coming through the roof. Crews set up defensive fire attack operations and utilized Sugar Mill Lake for a water supply. Extra tankers were called to assist from Waynetown, Alamo, Veedersburg, and Crawfordsville Fire Departments. The structure stored large quantities of wood shavings and sawdust, and took an estimated 80,000+ gallons of water to extinguish.

05/17/2026

50 years ago today, HVFD experienced one of the darkest days in our departments history. On May 17, 1976, a fire with explosions broke out at the Citgo Service Station located in the downtown block of Hillsboro (currently the location of the police station). During the incident, Assistant Chief Ernest Jahnke suffered a medical emergency and collapsed at the scene. He was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital. Two gas station attendants also received extensive injuries from the fire.

Today, we reflect back on this milestone anniversary to remember Ernest’s sacrifice to his community, in what is the only known Line Of Duty Death (LODD) for our department.

Thank you Ernest.

05/16/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow brothers and sisters with the Mellott Fire Department, Coal Creek Fire and Rescue, and Fountain County EMS. Justin is one of a kind and will be greatly missed!

2 Timothy 4:7-8 says “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.”

https://www.familyandfriendsfh.com/obituaries/justin-hurd?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR1zwRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeWpKTwLKB-O1yUiBClXjHNYcrdWqfOfU80ws6bVu-LjRJjRLgCu0RnzwKxP8_aem_vDnvGMqtM0YuBLFkaWp38w

View Justin Todd Hurd's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/15/2026

This is a horrible situation, but a great learning moment for EVERYONE! Whether you’re a contractor, DIY-er, or a first responder, understand the need for proper ventilation when using gas powered equipment (saws, heaters, generators, etc.). Carbon monoxide poisoning can be a quick and silent killer if the proper precautions are not taken.

To our fellow first responders… recognize the need for air quality monitoring, especially in poorly ventilated locations such as basements, below grade holes/trenches, or enclosed containers. Read this article and discuss as a department!

A contractor using a gas-powered saw in an unventilated basement was hospitalized Wednesday when he was overcome by high levels of carbon monoxide, IFD said.

05/12/2026

Big congratulations to one of our own, Luke Adams, for continuing to follow his passion in the fire service.