Richmond Fire Fighters Local 1408

07/23/2026

The local 1408 would like to congratulate Kyle Kinnaman on 21 years if service. Your brothers and sisters at the local 1408 will miss you

07/12/2026

What a memorable night at the ballpark as we celebrated Local Heroes Night, proudly sponsored by the Indiana Sheriffs' Association! 🚓🚒⚾

We hosted our first-ever annual Boots vs. Badges Kickball Game, featuring the Richmond Police Department and the Richmond Fire Department. In the end, the Richmond Police Department took home the trophy with a 6-3 victory over the Richmond Fire Department!

A huge thank you to both departments for everything they do to serve and protect our community each and every day. It was an honor to celebrate our local heroes!

06/30/2026

The members of the Local 1408 would like to congratulate Deputy Chief of Training Gregg Moore on his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service to the Richmond, Indiana, community.

Gregg, your brothers and sisters of Local 1408 are grateful for your unwavering commitment and 28 years of service to the citizens of Richmond. Your dedication to training and mentoring future firefighters through the Richmond Area Career Center has helped shape the next generation of firefighters. Your vast knowledge, leadership, and loyalty have made a lasting impact and will be greatly missed.

We thank you for your years of service and wish you all the best in your retirement and future endeavors.

06/30/2026

We at Local 1408 would like to congratulate Lieutenant Tom Broyles on his retirement from the Richmond Fire Department after 30 years of dedicated service.

Tom, your brothers and sisters of Local 1408 are grateful for your unwavering commitment and three decades of hard work serving the Community of Richmond Indiana. Your leadership, professionalism, and wealth of knowledge have made a lasting impact and will be greatly missed.

We thank you for your service and wish you all the best in your retirement and future endeavors.

05/30/2026

Congratulations Deputy Chief Matthew Baker

Congratulations to Mathew Baker on your well-deserved promotion to Deputy Chief of Training for the Richmond Fire Department!

Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving the community have made a lasting impact on both the department and the people of Richmond. This promotion is a reflection of your hard work, experience, and passion for training the next generation of firefighters.

Wishing you continued success as you take on this important new role. The department is fortunate to have your knowledge and leadership guiding the future of the fire service training. Congratulations again, Chief Deputy Baker!

03/25/2026

03/05/2026

Congratulations to B shift E5 Engineer Kyle Kinnaman, A shift E4 Lt David Wooley, and C Shift E4 Lt John Lakes. As they receive there 20yr Union axes presented to to them by Union Pres. Jeremy Blake.

01/15/2026

🚒 Richmond Fire Department – 2025 by the Numbers 🚑

In 2025, the Richmond Fire Department proudly responded to 10,988 total calls in service to our community.

🩺 Medical Calls:
• 8,405 EMS calls (79% of our total responses)
• 6,931 patients transported to a medical facility
• 1,474 patients signed a refusal for transport

🔥 Fire-Related Calls:
• 2,583 fire-related responses (21%)
• 82 structure/fire incidents
• 19 vehicle fires
• 2,482 additional calls, including unauthorized burning, grass fires, heat burns, extrications, medical assists, service calls, complaints, and more

These numbers represent more than statistics—they represent neighbors helping neighbors during their most critical moments. Whether it’s a medical emergency, a fire, or a call for assistance, we are honored to serve and protect the citizens of Richmond every day.

❤️ We truly enjoy taking care of our community and are grateful for the trust you place in us. Thank you for your continued support of the Richmond Fire Department.

11/21/2025

🔥 RFD Probationary Firefighters Begin FF I & II Training 🔥

We’re proud to share that our newest group of probationary firefighters has officially begun their Firefighter I & II training at the Israel “Izzy” Edelman Fire and Police Training Ground. This essential training marks the beginning of their professional journey and prepares them with the skills, knowledge, and discipline needed to serve the Richmond community.

Please join us in supporting and congratulating our dedicated recruits:

👨‍🚒 PFF/EMT Alex Carrizales
👨‍🚒 PFF/EMT Seth Cook
👨‍🚒 PFF Kody Sauser
👨‍🚒 PFF/EMT Daniel Tran
👨‍🚒 PFF Wesley Wise
👨‍🚒 PFF Dylan Cole
👨‍🚒 PFF Shane Berry
👩‍🚒 PFF/EMT Grace Townsend
👨‍🚒 PFF Santiago Velandia
👨‍🚒 PFF/EMT Benjamin Bonyhay
👨‍🚒 PFF/EMT Brandon Mooney
👨‍🚒 PFF Carson Hawk

Their hard work and commitment to the fire service are truly commendable. We look forward to watching them grow throughout this program and become the next generation of Richmond firefighters. 🚒💪