Knox-Center Township Fire Department

06/08/2026

Last night, 6/7 at approximately 2221 hours, the Knox-Center Twp. Fire Department responded to assist the Washington Twp. Fire Department on a residential structure fire. Squad 10, Tanker 10, and Chief 10 responded and arrived shortly after Rescue 12 and found a 2 story residential structure with fire on the first and second floors as well as the basement. It was unknown if anyone was in the structure and crews advanced 2 hoselines into the first floor and basement simultaneously to allow for a search to be completed.
After 20 minutes, crews were eventually told to abandon the structure due to deteriorating structural integrity. Crews then operated in the defensive strategy for the remainder of the incident. It was determined that no one was home at the time of the incident and there were no reported injuries.
Squad 10 operated for approximately 4 hours before returning to service.

06/04/2026

Yesterday, 6/3 at approximately 8:45 pm, the Knox-Center Twp. Fire Department as well as Hamlet-Davis Fire Territory and Starke County EMS as part of our MABAS box alarm assignment were dispatched to the 5600 block of 100 north for a reported structure fire.
While en route, units were updated that it was a working fire in an attached garage. Upon the arrival of Chief 10, he assumed command and upgraded the alarm level to a 1st alarm. Squad 10 arrived right behind and assumed the role of 1st due engine, performing a 360 size-up and stretching the initial attack line. Squad 10 was able to knock down the fire in the garage and then move to the interior entry door to cut off any extension and allow crews to search.
Truck 10 arrived on the scene and performed a primary search on floors 1 & 2, which proved negative for victims. They then transitioned to check for any extension.
Sub sequential units arrived and assisted with stretching a backup hose line and checking for any fire extension in the living space. Extension to the living space was minimal with most being held to the attic space.
This fire is currently under investigation by the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Thank you to Hamlet-Davis Fire Territory, North-Judson Wayne Twp. Fire Department, Washington Twp. Fire Department, Bass-Lake California Fire Department, as well as Starke County EMS and EMA for their assistance.
The following footage was obtained by bystander prior to our arrival.

05/29/2026

The importance of closing doors...

This morning, 5/29 at approximately 6:11 a.m. the Knox-Center Township Fire Department was dispatched to assist the Bass Lake California Township Fire Department with a reported residential structure fire. Due to the homeowner keeping the door to the fire room closed, the fire was contained to a single room and there was minimal damage done to the rest of the structure.

For more information, visit our website by clicking on the link below.
https://knoxcenterfire.org/squad-10-responds-to-residential-structure-fire/

05/28/2026

This morning 5/28, at approximately 4:35 the Knox-Center Twp. Fire Department was dispatched along with law enforcement and EMS to the intersection of US 35 and State Road 8 for a motor vehicle collision with injuries.
Upon the arrival of Squad 10, crews found a 2 vehicle collision with multiple patients. Squad 10 deemed it necessary to winch the sedan to gain patient access and then executed a total side removal of the drivers side and removed the passenger side door.
2 patients were airlifted as a result of the incident. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. This incident is currently under investigation by the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.

05/27/2026

Yesterday evening 5/26, members with the Knox-Center Twp. Fire Department spent a few hours drilling on our portable bandsaw, 2 halligan forcible entry, and our 150’ bumper line.

•Our portable bandsaw is a valuable piece of equipment that can be used for impalements or situations where more precise and delicate cuts are required.

•2-bar or halligan forcible entry is a technique where our two initial officers or firefighters use 2 halligans to force an inward swinging door to gain entry.

•Our 150’ bumper line is commonly used on vehicle as well as structural fires where short set backs are presented.

Attached is a video of the final scenario where members put the 150’ bumper line and forcible entry to use simulating our first arriving “engine” and “truck”.

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05/17/2026

We are less than 1 week out from our upcoming lecture! The Working Truck Company’s Street Smart Truck Co. What it Takes to Get to The Roof! If you are a firefighter, company officer, or Chief level officer join us on Saturday, May 23 as we discuss all things vertical ventilation. It is going to be a great time, sign up before it’s too late! We hope to see you there!

The Working Truck Company LLC 🚒 is proud to partner with Knox-Center Twp. Fire Dept to support local fire protection and emergency services.This 4 hour interactive lecture kicks off with the Knox Center Township Fire Department. TWTC will be presenting the interactive lecture "The Street Smart Tr...

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Camden Garner and Firefighter Peyton McNeal on recently completing their probationary period and earning their stripes. They have also recently become Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians. Their work ethic and dedication represents the entire department.

04/21/2026

We are a little over a month out from our first training opportunity for 2026. The Working Truck Company’s The Street Smart Truck Co. What it Takes to Get to the Roof!

Who: Orion Rich, a current Chicago Firefighter and his training cadre will be presenting this 4hr. Lecture series class

What: In this interactive lecture well talk about everything from spotting the rig, where to cut holes and everything in between

Where: May 23 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM CST. Knox Fire Station #10. 1109 S Heaton St. Knox, IN 46534

The cost is $25.00 per person and you can register at the link below. We’re limited on seats so get in while you can!

The Working Truck Company LLC 🚒 is proud to partner with Knox-Center Twp. Fire Dept to support local fire protection and emergency services.This 4 hour interactive lecture kicks off with the Knox Center Township Fire Department. TWTC will be presenting the interactive lecture "The Street Smart Tr...

04/14/2026

Knox-Center Township Fire Department Responds to Lake Street Structure Fire

For more information, visit our website by clicking the link below.
https://knoxcenterfire.org/knox-center-township-fire-department-responds-to-lake-street-structure-fire/