Kouts Fire Department provides fire protection and rescue services to the residents of the town of Kouts and Pleasant Township in Porter County, Indiana
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Operating as usual
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Santa said he has had great flying weather this year. Because of this he is ahead of schedule. In order to make his deliveries without issue, he is asking all the kids to go to bed early tonight.
Remember the Santa snacks, he loves em....
Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight. ๐๐
Santa's flight has begun!!!
He is busy delivering presents all over the world.
We will be on stand by tonight in case Santa needs any help. His flight crews report all is going as planned.
If any further information is received we will post it here. ๐๐
Follow Santa Claus as he makes his magical journey around the world!
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UPDATE! ๐
Some nasty, stinky, smelly, sticky hair was found by the label printer. Santa's Secret Service was called in to investigate.
The investigators said they wouldn't touch it with a 39 and a half foot pole. So a 45 foot pole was brought in for good measure to collect the evidence.
It was determined that they would need to bring The Grinch in for questioning.
After speaking with Santa he admitted to doing it saying that it was only supposed to be a funny prank. He wanted to change all the names to The Grinch but his fur got stuck in the gears and he only wanted to get a few presents this year. It hurt really bad he said. Santa called the medic team and they cleaned and bandaged the Grinchs hand.
He apologized for almost ruining Christmas and promised to not play any more pranks this year.
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We just received a message from Santa Claus!
There was a slight mix up of packaging today in the workshop.
Thousands of presents were mis labeled and going to be sent out to the wrong kids.
Not to worry Santa's amazing quality control department found and fixed this issue.
No delays are expected because of this quickly fixed mistake.
The workshop is in full production mode and sleigh preparations have begun.
We expect to hear from Santa's flight control team tomorrow. Stay tuned...
Thank you to Merit Steel for having us tour the plant. Knowing where to respond and the types of hazards we may encounter is extremely beneficial. ๐๐
We would like to recognize the Kouts Police Department for a job well done earlier this morning. Thank you for apprehending the suspects and continuing to keep our community safe. ๐๐
Good Morning Kouts Residents
As many already know we had multiple cars broken into last night. The suspects are in custody and many items have been recovered. If your vehicle was broken into please provide your name, address and a list of what is missing to the Kouts Police Department. Please remember lock your vehicles and homes and if you see anything suspicious please call the Kouts Police Dept immediately.
We want to acknowledge the continued service of Assistant Chief Kyle Kuebler. He was presented with his 25 years of service certificate to the Kouts Fire Department.
Josh Bagnall was also awarded his certificate of 20 years of service to the Kouts Fire Department.
We greatly appreciate their commitment to the Kouts Fire Department and our community.
Every year we choose one firefighter, who has stood out among the rest. Who gave a little bit more to the Fire Department and to the community. Who earned and deserves the title of Firefighter of the Year.
It is never an easy task to choose one over another, but we are proud to present Kouts Fire Departments 2020 Firefighter of the year award to Alex Leman.
These awards are usually presented at our annual Family Christmas party but due to covid related restrictions we were unable to host this party.
We would also like to give recognition to our families! Their understanding and strong support to our members is appreciated beyond words. We want each family that is apart of this fire house to know, we love you and could not do this without you. Your strong showing of support, understanding, and love continues to drive all of us in serving our community.
The awards and certificates were presented by Chief Gettler.
Retired Kouts Fire Department Chief Richard Dick Chael passed away earlier today. Arrangements are pending, we will pass along as they become available. Rest easy Chief, we will take it from here.
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SANTA PARADE UPDATE!๐
Santa was really impressed with how many of our children are on the nice list! He also enjoyed viewing our town from the ground instead of in his sleigh. The signs the kids had, made Santa smile.
Santa loves pictures and video as well. He said he will be checking this post to see if anyone posted them for him to see.
Please comment with your pictures or video so he can share them with his elves back at the North Pole.
Thank you to Kouts ACE and Ziants Mechanical for arranging this wonderful opportunity to have Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit Kouts!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Santa and all of us at Kouts Fire. ๐๐๐
Sparky The Fire Dog
The lovable Dan Doofus shows you how to have a fire-safe holiday with a few simple safety tips. To learn more about what you can do to keep your home safe this holiday season, visit www.nfpa.org/holiday. #holiday #safety #firesafety
This is an amazing showing of support for first responders!!! Check out their page for information on the display. The Magical Light Show โคโคโคโค๐๐
We would like to thank all first responders for everything you guys do day in and day out. This is our thanks to you guys. We hope you enjoy our special video we put together for you. Stay safe and god bless you all. #firstresponders ๐+๐=โค๏ธ๐
Thank you Jeff Gets Creative for creating drone video of our display.
(check him out he does amazing work)
Manfre Family
"December 7, 1941 โ a date which will live in infamy," President Franklin D. Roosevelt
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We are excited to announce that Kouts Fire will be showing Santa and Mrs. Claus around Kouts!
This coming Saturday!! 12-12-20 at 10 A.M.
We will make our way around town proudly showing Mr and Mrs. Claus our amazing community! The map in the picture outlines the planned route in red. If you really want to make a good impression with the big guy make a sign that says nice and wave when we come by!!
Santa is coming!!!
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be riding around town on the fire truck. Come stand outside your house or on the sidewalk and wave to Santa as he goes by! The picture below is the route he will be taking! See you there!! Kouts Fire Department Ziants Mechanical
5 Alarm Fire and Safety Equipment
Thank you to the Kouts Volunteer Fire Department in Kouts, Indiana for your recent purchase of a Hurst Jaws of Life eDraulics S799E2 Cutter Package. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation generously issued a grant to Kouts VFD for this tool package. Thank you to Firehouse Subs for supporting our First Responders and thank you to Kouts VFD for your trust and your business!
So easy, even an elf can do it. ๐
Smoke alarms save lives, and Jasper is performing our monthly test to help keep us safe! Did you check your smoke alarms today?
Visit GetAlarmed.in.gov for more fire safety tips. #PrepareYourElfIN
Looks like the plows are ready. Please drive with caution and give them plenty of space to make our roads safe. ๐๐
3:40 PM - 11/30/20: Current predictions are calling for 1โ to 3โ of snowfall overnight. The Porter County Highway Department has all of itโs 39 trucks loaded with salt and ready to go. All drivers are on-call and ready to deploy when conditions warrant. We will provide another update when trucks are deployed.
Here is a perfect example of why you should keep your fresh tree watered. Also remember to turn off the tree lights when you go to bed or leave your home. Visit the following link for more information and other life saving tips this holiday season.
https://www.nist.gov/topics/fire/holiday-fire-safety
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Wake up a little earlier tomorrow. We may see some snow in the morning. PLEASE drive safely and give yourself some extra travel time. ๐๐
Windy and colder weather moves in tonight, with some light snow developing east of I-57 overnight. Lake effect snow showers develop late tonight, and will bring accumulating snow mainly to parts of northwest IN Monday into early Tuesday. Gusty north winds will build large waves on Lake Michigan, which will create lakeshore flooding hazards. Dry and seasonably cool weather returns mid-week.
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Have you finished decorating?
๐ง Please remember to water your fresh cut Christmas Tree. When they get dry, they are extremely dangerous and could easily catch fire. ๐ง
We are thankful for all of our members who volunteer their time and skills to help our community in their time of need.
We are thankful for all of the tools and apparatuses that helps us respond effectively and efficiently.
We are thankful for our families love and understanding.
We are thankful for our safety and protection from above.
We are thankful for you, for your support, for your compassion, and for your prayers.
This Thanksgiving be it around a table in person or virtual by video remember to give thanks.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Kouts Fire.
What are you thankful for this year?
โ Snow is Falling โ
First snow fall of the year this morning. PLEASE drive safe today and give extra time for your commute.
Snow mixed with rain in some areas.
Use extra caution when driving through town because we do have students walking to school. ๐๐
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Thank you to Ben's Blue Bags and Matt Kodicek for the training you provided our department and mutual aid departments. Also we would like to thank Timber Tech Engineering, Inc. for donating two Bens Blue Bags to Kouts Fire.
These bags aid first responders with sensory stimulation items that help to deescalate Autistic and special needs patients during over-stimulation emergency situations.
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Please stay away from all downed power lines! It is very windy today and we already have some lines down. Please stay clear. We also have to wait for the electric companies to clear the lines.
Stay safe!
PROUDLY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1921
Dear Kouts Community,
On behalf of the Kouts Volunteer Fire Department, we would be to thank all of you for your support of our 2019 Fund Drive, including the resident's and businesses of Kouts and Pleasant Township.
Each year, your generous contributions involved with our Annual Fund Drive helped the Kouts Volunteer Fire Department to acquire equipment and execute initiatives, which continue to increase our capabilities to serve the community. In previous years, your donations helped to accuire personal protective equipment, emergency medical gear, a specialized gear washer/extractor, and much more. This year, we are writing to ask for your assistance in helping to purchase much needed equipment. We are seeking to purchase a battery-operated spreader for vehicle extrication.
The Kouts Fire Department responds to auto accidents in our 54 square mile jurisdiction as well as responding, when requested, to mutual aid
needs of our neighboring departments. We cover approximately 7 miles of State Road 49 and 8.5 miles of State Road 8 and many miles of town roads
within the Town of Kouts, and many miles of rural roads within Pleasant Township. We face the possibility of auto-accidents involving everything
from scooters and mini-bikes to cars, trucks and vans. To large semis carying steel coils, dump trucks, and farm machinery including skid steers, tractors, and combines.
The use of battery operated tools for vehicle extrication will speed up our rescue ability to assist patients that are in a critical accident involving
any of the above mentioned motorized vehicles. A battery powered tool is completely self-contained with no additional power unit or hoses required. It is lighter in weight, easier to maneuver, and does not have hose lines that are a tripping hazard. When seconds and minutes count in the treatment of that patient, we are looking for the fastest and safest method to extricate the patient. This tool would help meet that demand.
Our department currently operates 1 battery-operated combination tool.1 battery operated ram, and 2 sets of hydraulic extrication tools. The hydraulic combination tool that we are looking to replace was purchased in 1996 its getting up in years and is very heavy and cumbersome and does not always meet the demands of today's high strength steel vehicles. The power unit is also heavy and must be removed from the truck and brought to within about 20 feet of the accident so the hydraulic Iines will reach.
With our fundraising efforts, our hope is to place a battery operated spreader on our first out engine, Engine 711.
We hope to purchase, either through our current grant writings or with department funds a battery operated cutter to give us a full set of working battery operated tools on the first out engine and our battery operated combination tool would be bumped down to 721 and we would retire the old hydraulic combination
tool and pump.
Each new tool costs approximately $12.000
The importance of this project's need is unquestioned and its execution will immediately improve our firefighters ability to provide unsurpassed services to the residents of our coverage area. This initiative is a priority, and your support of our goal is the only way we will overcome the financial challenge. Please consider helping us reach our critical goal.
We hope you will support our Annual Fund Drive through a tax deductible donation.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
Sincerely,
Jeremy A. Gettler - Fire Chief
Did you know we have multiple social media accounts? If you search @koutsfire on your favorite social media platform you might be surprised. https://linktr.ee/Koutsfire
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"We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can give, and we remember those who were prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty, though it never was. Most of all, we remember the devotion and gallantry with which all of them ennobled their nation as they became champions of a noble cause."
-- Ronald Reagan
Thank you to our own Firefighters who have served:
John Clapp
Tyler Oswald
Blake Jefferson
Kouts Sprouts Preschool and Daycare thank you for the wonderful artwork!!! ๐๐
Boone Grove Fire Department thank you once again for inviting us to train with you. Our members really enjoyed the opportunity to learn and practice these skills.
Kouts Fire Department members train regularly to learn and practice. Often times we train with mutual aid departments learning the location of their tools and proper use. Knowing this helps us and other departments respond more efficiently.
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While you are resetting all of your clocks on your microwave, stove, coffee pot. etc. Make sure you check/replace your smoke detector batteries. ๐๐
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108 E Mentor St
Kouts, IN
46347
Leadership: Fire Officers: Chief Jeremy Gettler Assistant Chief Don Sutter Assistant Chief Kyle Kuebler Captain Kevin Salyer Captain Mike Luczak Lieutenant Lane Rodrick Lieutenant Dave Rodrick Engineer John Clapp Engineer Kevin Billingsley Business Officers: President Kevin Salyer Vice President Treasurer Josh Bagnall Secretary Lane Rodrick
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Here is a perfect example of why you should keep your fresh tree watered. Also remember to turn off the tree lights when you go to bed or leave your home. Visit the following link for more information and other life saving tips this holiday season. https://www.nist.gov/topics/fire/holiday-fire-safety
๐We were feeling a bit festive today๐ Have you finished decorating? ๐ง Please remember to water your fresh cut Christmas Tree. When they get dry, they are extremely dangerous and could easily catch fire. ๐ง
Like, Share, Support Ben's Blue Bags โฌ ๏ธ click here They educate first responders and could use your support.
Did you know we have multiple social media accounts? If you search @koutsfire on your favorite social media platform you might be surprised. https://linktr.ee/Koutsfire Like follow and share we appreciate the support and help others stay connected. Thanks ๐๐
Get your porkchops and feed your sweet tooth this Saturday!!! Fried Oreos and Funnel Cakes!! 100% of the food trailer proceeds to benefit the Kouts Fire Department. See you soon!! ๐๐
If you or someone you know is wanting to join our ranks now is the time. ๐ Free Training! No experience required! Must be willing to learn. Message us for more information. Become a part of our family! Now is the time to act. Spots are limited. #koutsfire #volunteerfirefighter
Have a fun and SAFE 4th!!!
Training!!! We would like to thank Lutheran Air for stopping in and helping us with LZ information and aircraft procedures. ๐๐๐
More info coming soon!!!! ๐๐
Our teachers are amazing!!!! Just another reason Kouts is the best place to live! Thank you for all you do for our kids! ๐๐
Porter Regional Hospital Everyday you make a difference! We appreciate your dedication, commitment, and compassion you give to the communities you serve.
Its Hose Testing Day!!!! That's right we are doing our annual hose test. Testing our hose let's us know it is ready when needed. Please do not drive over any hose you see in the roadway. Thanks for your support and enjoy this slightly warm day. ๐๐
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Vehicle fire extinguishment. ๏ฟผ๏ฟผ
You heard of the funnel cakes and fried oreos at both fairs. Now you can have them at Porkfest! Proceeds benefit the Kouts Fire Department. โค๐
We sent an Engine Crew to stage for Hebron's fireworks display. Our Chief and Assistant Chief were also on hand. We are always willing to help out were possible. Be safe and responsible this 4th of July...
Waterball Tournament At Old Town and Country Days We had a blast!!! Rensselaer Fire Department with the win.... Great job today by all teams... Wheatfield Volunteer Fire Department Inc. Thank you for hosting the event...
Today the MAAC Foundation hosted an amazing "Live Thrill Show". This facility is where the training for new recruits and cadets is held. The equipment and the facilities are top notch. The event was an opportunity to view the campus and learn about all of the training possibilities. A few of our own were on hand to help out in the program. Great job to all and thanks for providing such a wonderful event!
Today is Flag Day... 6-14-2019 Proudly display your flags.
Thank you to Pleasant Twp. Pool for hosting yesterday's training. The communication between the lifeguards and responders was great. We learned a lot from this training and appreciate everyone participating. Great job to all... Also the facility looks amazing and your hospitality was greatly appreciated...
The Kouts Volunteer Fire Department provides Fire Suppression, Rescue, Extrication, HAZMAT, and Emergency Medical Service response to more than four thousand four hundred and thirty two (4,432) residents in a fifty four (54) square mile rural area. Our entire response area is experiencing rapid residential growth. Our Fire Department responds to approximately three hundred (300) calls annually in our service area, which includes emergency response coverage to the Town of Kouts and Pleasant Township in Porter County, Indiana. Our Fire Departmentโs membership is made up of twenty-nine (29) Volunteer Firefighters. Critical infrastructure considerations within our jurisdiction include several underground pipelines, two (2) township schools, a center for youth, and water treatment facilities for the Town of Kouts. Our Department is also a first due mutual aid Company to a major electric generation facility in a bordering jurisdiction.
Our Department prides itself with being one of the most aggressive, well-trained Fire Departments in our area. We identify with and strongly support the necessity of automatic aid and mutual aid, whether giving or receiving, and we are always willing to assist, whether it is a firefighting role, training, or other fire related activities.
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