East Central Fire & EMS

06/15/2026

All this week crews will be operating on private property practicing water rescue scenarios in the water and transitioning to our computer animated mannequins. This training is situated on private property located between our communities of Woodburn and New Haven. This private property is visible from US 24. Please don't be alarmed! It's only a drill/training.

06/14/2026

One Week Away! Mark Your Calendars!

East Central Fire & EMS invites you to our Father’s Day Chicken BBQ on June 21 from 11 AM to 1 PM.

Come out and enjoy chicken halves with potatoes from Andy’s Knockout Chicken while supporting your local Fire & EMS department.

East Central Fire & EMS
22731 Main St.
Woodburn, IN

This is a free-will donation event, and your support is greatly appreciated.

Presale ordering is available now!
Please email: [email protected]

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and make plans to join us next week! Thank you for supporting East Central Fire & EMS.

06/14/2026

Last week crews demonstrated First Aid skills, overdose emergencies , diabetic emergencies, seizures, fractures and bleeding for East Allen County Schools administrators, nurses, and other school professionals.

06/13/2026

**Father’s Day Chicken BBQ Fundraiser**

Join East Central Fire & EMS for our Father’s Day Chicken BBQ!

We’ll be serving **chicken halves with potatoes from Andy’s Knockout Chicken** on **June 21** from **11 AM to 1 PM** at:

East Central Fire Station #4
22731 Main St.
Woodburn, IN

This will be a **free-will donation** event, and we appreciate your support of East Central Fire & EMS.

**Presale ordering is available!**
Please email: [email protected]

Bring Dad, bring the family, and come enjoy a great meal while supporting your local Fire & EMS department.

Thank you for your support!

06/10/2026

☀️ **STAY SAFE IN THE EXTREME HEAT** ☀️

With dangerously hot temperatures in the forecast, East Central Fire & EMS reminds everyone to take extra precautions. Heat-related illnesses can develop quickly, especially for children, older adults, outdoor workers, athletes and those with medical conditions.

💧 Drink plenty of water throughout the day, do not wait until you feel thirsty.
🏠 Spend time in air conditioning whenever possible.
🕒 Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
👕 Wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-colored clothing.
🚗 **Never leave children, pets or vulnerable adults inside a parked vehicle, even for a few minutes.**
🤝 Check on elderly family members, neighbors and anyone who may not have access to air conditioning.

Watch for signs of **heat exhaustion**, including heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or muscle cramps. Move the person to a cooler location, loosen clothing and offer small sips of water.

**Heat stroke is a medical emergency.** If someone becomes confused, passes out, has a seizure or has very hot skin, call **911 immediately** and begin cooling them while help is on the way.

Please take care of yourself, your family and your neighbors during this stretch of extreme heat.

**East Central Fire & EMS**



The safety recommendations above align with guidance from the CDC and National Weather Service. ([CDC][1])

[1]: https://www.cdc.gov/climate-health/php/resources/protect-yourself-from-the-dangers-of-extreme-heat.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Protect Yourself From the Dangers of Extreme Heat"

05/27/2026

The East Central Fire & EMS family extends our deepest thoughts and heartfelt sympathy to Parkview EMS Wabash, the family of Medic Mike Oberg, his friends, coworkers, and all who knew and served alongside him.

The loss of a first responder is felt far beyond one department. It is felt across the entire public safety family. Medics, firefighters, dispatchers, nurses, officers, and all who answer the call carry weight that many never see. Today, we stand with Parkview EMS Wabash in this time of loss, remembrance, and grief.

To Mike’s family and the Parkview EMS Wabash team: please know you are not alone. You are in our thoughts, and you have the support of your brothers and sisters across the emergency services community.

And to anyone who may be struggling: please reach out. There is strength in asking for help, and there are people ready to listen.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. Veterans and service members can call 988, then press 1, or text 838255 for the Veterans Crisis Line. The Crisis Text Line is also available by texting HOME to 741741.

Rest easy, Mike. We’ll take it from here.

***dePrevention

04/22/2026

Congratulations Chief Bush! This is another necessary step in the organization of a unified County Fire/EMS Department. Our organization is eager to see the growth and improvements that are coming to our Department.

We are thrilled to welcome Jeremy Bush as the Executive Fire Chief of the Allen County Fire District!

Chief Bush brings years of dedicated leadership and expertise to this vital role. His experience will be an incredible asset as we continue our work to unify the fire districts of Allen County into one cohesive team. We are confident that under his guidance, our commitment to excellence and public safety will only grow stronger.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Bush as he steps into this new chapter for our community!

04/17/2026

Thanks to our neighbors!