Portage Fire Department

10/10/2026

🚒 TODAY’S THE DAY!

Join Portage Fire Department for our Open House TODAY from 9 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 3, 6300 Central Ave!

Fire prevention is in full swing in Portage, and we’re excited to welcome our community. Bring the family, meet your Portage firefighters, and learn about staying fire safe.

This year’s theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety!” Remember to use the correct charger and be mindful when charging battery-powered devices.

A special thank-you to State Farm Agent Andrea Harbin for donating fire-prevention materials for our open house and banners displayed at all three fire stations.

We’ll see you this morning! 🚒

10/08/2026

Thank you, Andrea Harbin and State Farm!

The Portage Fire Department would like to thank State Farm Agent Andrea Harbin for her generous donation of fire prevention materials for this year’s events.

Her donation includes handouts for our Open House and fire prevention banners now on display at all three Portage fire stations. These materials help us share important fire safety information with families throughout our community.

Thank you, Andrea and State Farm, for supporting fire safety education and helping us keep Portage safe!

10/08/2026

🚒 Fire prevention is in full swing in Portage!

Join us for the Portage Fire Department Open House this Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 3, 6300 Central Avenue.

Stop by for station tours, the spray house, and a chance for kids to try on firefighter gear. We’ll also have fire prevention information to take home.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” Help keep your family safe with these everyday charging habits:

Use the charger supplied with your device or one approved by its manufacturer.
Set charging devices on a hard, flat surface, away from bedding and other items that can burn.
Disconnect devices once they’re fully charged.
Our firefighters will also visit Portage Township Schools students in kindergarten through fourth grade next week to share important fire safety lessons.

We look forward to seeing you Saturday!

10/03/2026

🚒 Portage Fire Department Annual Open House 🚒

Join us Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Station 3

Bring the family and stop by to see your Portage Fire Department!

09/25/2026

STRUCTURE FIRE UPDATE

Portage Fire crews responded to a reported structure fire on Independence. All occupants safely exited the residence prior to the arrival of fire personnel.

Great work by our Turn 2 crews, whose quick response and decisive actions brought the fire under control and prevented further spread.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

09/24/2026

Come out and help the Portage Recovery Association. All proceeds help keep the doors open, the lights on, and the mission alive.

09/17/2026

⚠️ E-BIKES ARE FAST — AND THE INJURIES CAN BE SERIOUS.

E-bikes have changed what a “bicycle accident” can look like. Many models are capable of speeds of 30 mph or more, meaning a crash can involve forces much closer to a motorcycle-type mechanism than the bicycle accidents many people picture.

National trauma triage guidance considers the mechanism and energy involved in a bicycle crash when determining whether a patient should be transported to a trauma center. A high-speed crash — particularly around or above 20 mph — should raise concern for significant injury even when the rider initially feels okay.

We are seeing more e-bike accidents, including patients with head injuries, facial trauma, spinal injuries, fractures, and internal injuries. Some of the most dangerous injuries may not be immediately obvious.

If Portage Fire Department EMS recommends that you or your child be evaluated at a trauma center following a high-speed e-bike accident, there is a reason. Trauma centers have immediate access to specialized trauma teams, advanced imaging, neurosurgical resources, and other services that can become critical when minutes matter.

Wear a helmet. Know how fast the bike you or your children are riding can actually travel. And please take high-speed crashes seriously.

🚲 Speed changes everything. Ride safe. Wear a helmet. Make it home.

— Portage Fire Department

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

As we honor those that lost their lives 25 years ago and the attacks on 9/11, the Fire Department will be selling commemorative shirts at Station 1, 3401 Swanson Rd.

The shirts are $25 apiece. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

The design of the T-shirts is below in an athletic heather color. Sizes range from youth medium through 2XL.