Orleans Municipal Fire Department

07/31/2026

07/24/2026

Great training with our neighboring department!

07/08/2026

Have You Ever Thought About Becoming a First Responder?

Have you or someone you know ever considered becoming a firefighter or EMS provider? Serving as a first responder is an incredible privilege, and many would say it’s one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.

Many career firefighters and EMS professionals began their journey as volunteer firefighters. In fact, several members of the Orleans Fire Department started as volunteers before moving on to full-time career departments.

Volunteering offers countless benefits, including:

* Earning valuable training, certifications, and qualifications that make you more competitive for career fire and EMS positions.
* Gaining real-world experience while serving your community.
* Developing leadership, teamwork, and life-saving skills that last a lifetime.
* Building lifelong friendships and becoming part of a family dedicated to helping others.

Volunteer fire departments also invest in the next generation through Cadet and Junior Firefighter Programs. If you have a son or daughter interested in public safety, emergency services, or simply giving back to their community, these programs provide an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and serve alongside experienced firefighters.

Whether you’re looking for a rewarding way to serve your community, explore a future career in the fire service, or help your child get involved, we’d love to talk with you.

Answer the Call. Serve Your Community. Make a Difference.

For more information about joining the Orleans Fire Department or to learn how you can become a volunteer firefighter, contact:

Deputy Chief C. Tye
812-653-8567

Lt. J. Moore
812-653-1671

07/05/2026

From all of us at the Orleans Fire Department, we hope everyone had a safe and memorable Independence Day!

07/03/2026

Come on down to the square and get a free cupcake for the Peter Pirsch’s 100th Birthday! There is a great concert going on and free ice cream to the first 250 people!

06/30/2026

06/22/2026

Orleans - Alert
Orleans Police are reporting that the ballfields are starting to flood the area of Maple Street by the library is flooding. Please stay in your safe area.

06/22/2026

‼️ NEW WARNING ‼️

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Orange County in south central Indiana...

* Until 945 PM EDT.

* At 905 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Shoals, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Paoli around 930 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Woodlawn Grove, Braxtons Siding, Orangeville, West Baden Springs,
Hindostan, Scarlet, Prospect, Abydel, Orleans, and French Lick.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED;
MAX HAIL SIZE...