Logansport Professional Firefighters Local 470

06/08/2026

Today B Shift crews conducted hose testing. Every year, every section of hose, from every apparatus and in our storage area must go through a timed pressure test where it must be able to hold water at that pressure without any leaks. This ensures safety for our firefighters as well as making sure our most valuable resource on the fire ground is up to standards.

05/29/2026

This is why you Close Before You Doze! Closed doors can help contain a fire to the room of origin, help prevent fire spread, and give you and your family more time to escape!

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/

05/23/2026

As we enter into Memorial Day weekend, it is important to honor those who have come before us. For us at Local 470, that means the men who have come before us in the brotherhood of the fire service. This past week, members of Local 470, along with retired Firefighter Mike Rush, went to 94 different grave sites of the men who paved the way on the Logansport Fire Department and placed flags to represent our appreciation for their service and their impact on our department. This has been an important tradition for decades on our department and one we will continue every year.

05/22/2026

After completing his probationary year, Firefighter Conner Shedron was sworn into the union last night at our meeting. Vice President Ni**le read him his oath after he was voted in by all members present. Welcome aboard Firefighter C. Shedron!

05/21/2026

Did you know? Logansport Firefighters are responsible for all of our own landscaping and yard work. Today B Shift Crews gave central fire station some much needed care! Not only do we get to exercise our pride for our beautiful station, but we also ease tax payer funding by not contracting out landscaping and yard work.

Our goal is to give Logansport a Fire Station the community can be proud of as they drive by, as we strive to maintain this beautiful firehouse both inside and out! Big thanks to the Logansport Street Department for allowing us to use a trailer to remove our yard waste!

05/20/2026

It was an incredible moment today at the Logansport Board of Works and Public Safety meeting as members from our department, Logansport Police Department and Cass County EMS were awarded with a commendation today for their outstanding efforts on April 17th of this year, where the gentleman pictured here, Kelvin Kirchner’s, life was saved. Personnel involved were Captain/ EMT Levi Pullen, Probationary Firefighter Cade Krider, Firefighter/ EMT Kevin Smith(Not Pictured), Firefighter/ EMT Nathan LoCoco( who was off duty for LFD and on duty with Cass County EMS) Paramedic Holly Bishop of Cass County EMS, Corporal Tyler Preston(not pictured) and Officer Cody Graf, both with Logansport Police Department. We are proud of how well our department was represented and will continue to train diligently to have rewarding life saving experiences like this in the future. Excellent work to all involved!

05/19/2026

Local 470 would like to congratulate Firefighter Conner Shedron for completing his probationary year. He completed his probationary year on May 5th and fufilled all of his requirements to complete his probationary status. He received his new helmet shield from Chief Miller today. Congratulations Conner!

05/16/2026

Today, A Shift crews had a very productive and important Saturday. In addition to our regular station duties and emergency call responses, crews were able to participate in 2 important events in our community. We went to Riverside Park to participate in Habitat for Humanity of Cass County’s carnival, where we allowed children and other members of our community see our trucks and equipment up close and personal, and find out a little more about what we do. After that, crews were able to head to Cedar Creek of Logansport and enjoy some quality time and conversations with the residents and staff at one of the best facilities in our county! Thank you to both organizations for allowing us to be involved! On top of that, members of our department also participated in a state level surface water course, as instructors/ evaluators and as students at Rochester Fire Department. Is it our goal to always strive to go the extra mile for our wonderful community and those who live in and around it!

05/14/2026

Sadly today was our LHS interns last day with us. LFD C shift cooked supper for the boys to show our appreciation for all their hard work this year. I hope all the things you learned this year help mold you in to great firefighters and more importantly great men!! Thank you for showing up every day and working your butts off!!!