Ossian Fire Dept

10/09/2026

New Tank 605 extinguishing a control burn Thursday at the request of Buckeye pipeline.

09/19/2026

Friday Night Lights at The Castle

09/18/2026

9-18-2026

Ossian Fire Department Responds to Multiple Calls Throughout the Day

Ossian, Indiana — September 18, 2026 — The Ossian Fire Department has responded to four separate emergency calls since 7:45 a.m. today, including a motor vehicle accident, fire alarm, hazardous materials spill, and a residential structure fire.

At approximately 3:15 p.m., Ossian Fire Department was dispatched, along with Bluffton Fire Department and Liberty Center Fire Department, to the 100 block of East Ohio Street in Bluffton for a reported residential structure fire.

Bluffton Fire Department Engine 2 arrived first and reported moderate smoke coming from the attic area of the residence. Ossian Fire Department 602 arrived shortly afterward, and firefighters from both departments worked together to gain access to the attic space.

Once inside, crews located a small fire within the attic. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, preventing further extension and damage to the structure.

While crews were operating at the Bluffton fire, Ossian Fire Department Rescue 6 was dispatched to a separate incident within the department's response area.

Today's four calls highlight the importance of maintaining adequate staffing and emergency response capabilities within the community.

09/17/2026

Sandbags are available at the Ossian Fire Department for anyone in need because of the flooding in our area. Stay safe.

09/17/2026

Heavy rains have made many areas of high water and water across roadways. Deputies are working many areas where cars are driving through high water and getting stuck having to be rescued. Don’t drive through standing water. Turn Around Don’t Drown!

08/29/2026

08/21/2026

Ossian Fire departments new tanker, which was purchased by Jefferson township, returned from getting some final installations done and is officially in service.

Special thanks to FDC Communications and Vinyl Co who installed the radio and did the graphics on the side of the truck.

The old tanker 605 responded yesterday
8/20/2026 on it's final emergency call which was a working house fire in our first due area.

08/20/2026

On Aug 20 at 1106 am Ossian Fire, along with SWFD and Preble fire were dispatched to the area of 1000 N 100 E in a reported house fire.

Crews arrived and found a two story residence with heavy fire showing on the first and second story. The first units arrived and E 602 A began fire attack and 602 B entered and conducted a primary search since the homeowners were not located anywhere.

The initial fire was knocked down but due to the extensive fire crews were on scene for several hours. SWFD and Preble arrived and assisted with fire attack. Tankers from Markle were also requested and assisted at the scene.

The home sustained significant fire damage. Four dogs and three cats also perished in the fire. Two firefighters were treated in the scene for heat related issues.

WCEMS, Ossian PD, and WCSD assisted at the scene.

08/12/2026

On Tuesday Aug 11 Ossian fire Dept responded on multiple runs.

Around 345 Ossian, SWFD,and Preble Fire Depts were dispatched on a reported house fire on 600 E north of 1000 N. E602, E601, E101 Tank 605 and T104 responded. Crews arrived and located a small fire in a garage after the house was struck by lightening. The home owner extinguished most of the fire prior to crews arriving. Crews checked for extension and cleared the scene by 420. WCSD also responded and assisted.

Around. 9 pm Ossian, Bluffton and SWFD Fire Deptartments responded to Ossian Health Care for a reported structure fire. Crews arrived on scene and found a dryer motor had overheated. Mutual Aid crews were disregarded and Ossian Fire crews handled the call. OPD and WCEMS also assisted on the scene. All units cleared by 925.