Jamestown Fire Cadets

07/29/2026

Today, we join the Lynn Police Department and the entire Lynn community in mourning the loss of Town Marshal Brad Fisher, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow officers.
End of Watch: July 29, 2026

06/15/2026

🚒🔥 Help Us Grow the Future of the Fire Service! 🔥🚒

The Jamestown Fire Department Cadet Program is just getting started, and we have some incredible things planned for these young men and women who are interested in becoming the next generation of first responders.

Our cadets are learning valuable life skills, leadership, teamwork, CPR, fire service fundamentals, and what it means to serve their community. We are excited to watch them grow and develop into tomorrow’s firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and community leaders.

We would greatly appreciate your support! Please take a moment to 👍 Like and 🔄 Share our page so more people can follow our journey and see the amazing accomplishments of these dedicated young cadets.

Every share helps us reach more families, recruit future cadets, and showcase the positive impact these young individuals are making in our community.

Thank you for supporting the Jamestown Fire Department Cadet Program. We can’t wait to share what’s ahead! 🚒❤️

06/14/2026

Today was a huge success at the Jamestown Fire Department as we hosted our Teen CPR Class!

We were excited to welcome students from Western Boone, Tri-West, and Southmont who took the time to learn valuable lifesaving skills. Throughout the class, these young men and women learned how to recognize emergencies, perform CPR, and provide critical care that can help sustain life until first responders arrive on scene.

We want to thank Billi Detty for being our amazing instructor today and made it fun and educational. And Melissa Melvin from
Indiana Funeral Care West, who works with several veteran agencies, to help us learn the respectful way to fold a flag and retire it.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Cadets from the Ladoga Fire Department for joining us today. It was great to see young people from multiple communities come together to learn, grow, and prepare themselves to help others in times of need.

In addition to CPR training, our Jamestown Fire Department Cadets participated in a brief Flag Day training where they learned the proper way to fold and respectfully retire an American flag. It was a meaningful opportunity to discuss the importance of honoring our nation’s flag and the traditions that accompany it.

We are incredibly proud of all of the students and cadets who participated today. Their willingness to learn, serve, and give back to their communities speaks volumes about the future of the fire service and emergency response.

Thank you to everyone who helped make today possible. We look forward to offering more opportunities for local teens to learn lifesaving skills and leadership through service.

🚑 🇺🇸 ❤️ Great job, everyone!

Jamestown Fire Department

06/11/2026

🚑❤️ Want to learn a skill that could save a life?

The Jamestown Fire Department Cadets are hosting a CPR Certification Class for teens who want to gain valuable lifesaving knowledge and become better prepared for emergencies.

📅 Date: June 14, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
💲 Cost: $20 per person
✅ Includes your CPR Certification Card

Whether you're interested in the fire service, babysitting, healthcare, or simply want to be prepared when someone needs help, this class is a great opportunity to learn hands-on CPR skills from trained instructors.

Space is limited, so don't wait!

📧 To register, contact Aaron Melvin at (765) 592-1644 or [email protected]

You never know when you may be someone's first responder. Be ready to make a difference.

05/29/2026

FLEET FRIDAY: GRASS 241

This week we're going to talk about my favorite truck, Grass 241. Our Grass Rig is a 2018 Ford/Kenny Vice that carries 250 gallons of water. That's only 5 bathtubs worth for those counting. Why such little water on such a small truck? Surely we're not going to fight a house fire with this truck right? Right!

Grass 241 is purpose built to be sent out into the farm fields and tightly spaced wood lines. 250 gallons may not sound like a lot of water but each gallon weighs over 8 pounds and that weight adds up quick. If you tried driving a semi with 4 tons of water into a muddy field, you'd probably get stuck pretty quick. Having the grass rig allows us to get in to those hard to reach places and most importantly, back out again. It's also great for public events like passing out candy on Halloween while helping keep an eye on all the gremlins and monsters.

05/22/2026

Fleet Friday!! Rescue 241

FLEET FRIDAY: RESCUE 241

This week on Fleet Friday, let's talk about our big toolbox. Rescue 241 is a 1996 Freightliner/E-One and if you're an old timer like me, you might recognize this truck as Rescue 91 from . Now christened Rescue 241, this truck responds second out the door on all car wrecks and EMS incidents. It also helps us refill our air bottles on a fire scene.

Why do we call it our big red toolbox? There's something different about this truck that the Engine and Tanker can't claim. This truck carries no water or fire hose. Every compartment is jampacked with all kinds of tools, like the jaws of life, hand tools, drills, saws, and a light tower on the roof. We even keep a bunch of kitty litter and a giant Jenga set on here for when those neighborhood block parties get a little rowdy.

Remember, if you'd like to check our trucks out, or maybe fill out an application, you can find our contact info on our page.

05/21/2026

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hurd family and his department families as they grieve one of their own. Fly High Justin!

05/15/2026

FLEET FRIDAY: TANKER 241

This week we're going to talk about our mobile swimming pool, Tanker 241. Our tanker is a 2003 GMC/McGinley that holds 2,000 gallons of water. This truck is used for water supply in areas without a fire hydrant close by. Sometimes we have to bring all of our water with us to fight the fire.

Tanker 241 doesn't carry a lot of special tools or hose, but it one of our most important trucks. It's usually the first truck out the door when our neighbors call for help. We call that mutual aid. A little uno reverse, the first trucks we ask our neighbors to bring are usually their tankers too. We can't fight fire without water!

05/08/2026

One of our amazing trucks!

Welcome to Fleet Friday! Over the next few weeks, we're going to tell you a little about our fire apparatus until we run out of trucks to talk about. If you'd like to schedule a time to come check out our trucks, you can message us here or email us at [email protected].

FLEET FRIDAY: ENGINE 241

Engine 241 is a 2012 Freightliner/Spencer pumper that carries 1,000 gallons of water. That's like showing up 20 full bathtubs to help put the fire out. Our engine is the first truck out the door on most of our incidents. It carries a lot of fire hose, air packs, hand tools, EMS equipment, and even extrication equipment, which you may know as the jaws of life.

Have you ever wondered why a fire truck shows up when you call for an ambulance? The short answer is we bring a lot of people, a lot of tools, and a big red road block with us for your safety and ours. When we get the call, it can be difficult to know exactly what we're going to at first or what we're going to need when we get there. We'd rather be prepared to help you than need to call all of our friends for help too.

04/30/2026

🚒🔥 Jamestown Fire Department Ham & Bean Supper is THIS WEEKEND! 🔥🚒

Hello friends and neighbors! Don’t forget that one of our biggest fundraisers of the year is happening this weekend, and we would LOVE your support!

Come on out and enjoy some amazing homemade food including:
🥣 Baked beans
🍞 Cornbread
🍖 Pulled pork
🌭 Hot dogs
…and all the fixings!

📅 Saturday, May 2nd
⏰ 4PM – 8PM
📍 450 W Main St, Jamestown

This is a free will donation meal, and every dollar goes directly toward CPR training and life-saving equipment for our department.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and help support the people who are here to protect our community every day. ❤️

We can’t wait to see you there! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒🔥

Small businesses that would like to setup a booth, contact Matt at (317) 902-3052