Portage Fire Department

08/27/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Brody Claesgens on passing the National Registry Paramedic exam!

This is a huge accomplishment and the result of countless hours of studying, training, and dedication. Way to go, Brody! 🚑👏

08/26/2026

A sincere thank you to Interstate Power Systems for your generous donation to the Portage Township Food Pantry!

Your continued dedication and support of the City of Portage and the Portage Township community are truly commendable and greatly appreciated. Pattern ships like this make a meaningful difference for our residents and help strengthen our community.

Thank you, Interstate Power Systems , for your generosity and commitment to helping those in need! Interstate Power Systems, Portage Township - Brendan Clancy, Trustee, Portage Indiana Government Page

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

 Recently a fire chief noticed this while driving through the city. Please refrain from piling storm debris near and around fire hydrants. 

08/15/2026

🚨 STORM DAMAGE SELF-REPORTING — CITY OF PORTAGE 🚨

If your home or property sustained damage from the recent severe weather, residents are strongly encouraged to self-report their storm damage through Indiana 211.

🌐 Report storm damage online:
https://in211.communityos.org/

📞 Residents may also dial 2-1-1 for assistance.

Reporting your damage is important. The information collected helps local and state officials document the extent of storm damage throughout our community and supports ongoing recovery efforts.

Please report your damage even if you have already contacted your insurance company.

⚠️ Submitting a damage report does not guarantee financial assistance, but it is an important step in documenting the impact of this storm.

Please share this information with friends, family, and neighbors who may have experienced damage.

City of Portage

CommunityOS is an I&R, Disaster, and Public Health client database and case management system.

08/15/2026

⚠️ RUNNING A GENERATOR? PLEASE WATCH THIS.

If you’re using a portable generator during an outage, take a few minutes to review these important safety reminders.

✅ Always operate generators outdoors — never inside a home, garage, basement, shed, or enclosed space.
✅ Keep generators at least 20 feet away from your home, with the exhaust pointed away from doors, windows, and vents.
🔥 Generators get extremely hot and can start a fire. Keep them away from your home, decks, porches, dry grass, leaves, and anything else that can burn.
✅ Make sure your home has working carbon monoxide alarms.
✅ Never use a generator in wet conditions unless it is properly protected from moisture.
✅ Allow the generator to cool completely before refueling. Gasoline spilled on a hot generator can ignite and cause a serious fire.

Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and deadly, and a generator operating too close to your home can also create a serious fire hazard.

🎥 Please watch and share this video with friends and neighbors who may be using generators.

Porridge Fire Department wants everyone to stay safe during the outage.

In this video I'll go over 7 Deadly Mistakes made when running port...

08/13/2026

Great information to share from our firefighting family in Valpo. Please be safe and read this information regarding generators.

🚨 PLEASE — DO NOT USE GENERATORS INSIDE OR NEXT TO YOUR HOME OR BUILDING! 🚨

We are pleading with everyone to take this seriously.

Since the recent storm, we have responded to multiple calls involving elevated carbon monoxide (CO) levels. In several cases, generators were being operated inside buildings, in garages, or too close to buildings.

⚠️ Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, deadly gas. You cannot see it. You cannot smell it. And it can overcome you before you realize there is a problem.

NEVER operate a gasoline, diesel, or propane generator inside your home, garage, basement, shed, or any enclosed space.

Generators should be operated outside, well away from doors, windows, and other openings where exhaust can enter the building.

Please also make sure your carbon monoxide alarms are working and have fresh batteries.

If your generator is running right now, please go outside and check its location. Moving it away from the building could save your life — or the life of someone you love.

We know everyone is dealing with the aftermath of the storm and trying to keep their families warm, safe, and comfortable. But please don’t let a generator turn a power outage into a tragedy.

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST. You may help save a life. ❤️🚒

08/13/2026

Please read this important information regarding the continued recovery effort taking place in and around Portage.

Continuing Recovery Information Release – City of Portage

Recovery efforts continue across the City following the severe weather and high winds.
Public works crews, utility providers, and emergency management personnel are actively working to remove debris, restore services, assess damage, and reopen transportation routes.

Residents are reminded to remain off the roads unless travel is necessary. Streets may still contain debris, downed utility lines, damaged traffic controls, and other hazards that are not always visible.
We appreciate the public's patience and cooperation as crews work to restore normal operations safely and efficiently. The recovery efforts can and will affect different streets at different times. Residents should be aware that certain streets will open and close for recovery work.

Gas Safety Alert. Residents should be aware of the following safety issues relating to natural gas lines.

- If you smell gas, report it to NISPCO. Have details on the location ready to share with NIPSCO.
- Do not burn yard debris in your backyard. It is not safe to burn debris due to the potential for gas leaks throughout the community.

Electrical Safety Alert. Residents should be aware of the following safety issues related to electrical lines.

- If you observe downed power lines, report the location of the downed power line to NIPSCO.
- If your neighborhood does not have electrical power, that DOES NOT mean that downed wires in the area are dead wires. Assume all wires are LIVE wires. Do not touch any downed wires.

Additional updates regarding debris removal, utility restoration, and community resources will be shared through official City communication channels.

08/08/2026

🚒 Welcome to Portage Fire! 🚒

Please join us in welcoming our newest members to the Portage Fire Department:

🔥 Dominic Walton
🔥 Audrys Kelecius

We’re excited to have Dominic and Audrys join our team and begin their service to our community. We wish them both a safe, successful, and rewarding career with Portage Fire.

Welcome to the department! 🚒🔥