Rushville City Fire Department

07/16/2026

Last Thursday, B-shift did a little pump training and tested the Intake to Intake pumping method.

07/08/2026

Flying the flag for the the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit. Voices and Votes: Democracy in America Grand Opening going on from 4-8 today.

06/17/2026

We'd like to introduce our newest members of the department. Tonight, Bradley Berkemeier, filling in for Mayor Pavey, started the Board of Works meeting by swearing in Paxton Harris. Paxton comes to us with his Firefighter I/II certification already. In a few weeks he will attend an accelerated EMT class. Paxton is assigned to B-Shift.

Next up was Thurston Owens. Thurston is a long-time Rush County resident. He has recently completed his EMT class and is readying himself for the National Registry certification test. Once that is complete, he will move on to his firefighter training. Thurston is assigned to A-Shift.

Both had several family members at the meeting to witness and support their new careers. Congratulations gentlemen and welcome!

02/23/2026

REMINDER: We will be taking applications until 3:00 PM on Friday, March 20, 2026. If you have received one already, you have four days left to get it turned in.

Rushville City Fire Department


City of Rushville Fire Rescue is now accepting applications for a Career FF/EMT Position. Application Packets may be picked up at City of Rushville City Center, City of Rushville Fire Department or by emailing [email protected]. Application deadline is March 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM. All question should be directed to the above email or by calling 765-938-1519.

02/11/2026

We very thankful for a generous donation to the department that made it possible purchase new TNT battery powered extrication equipment. They will save precious minutes in activation upon arrival to a scene. They will replace aging and outdated tool that have serviced the community well for several decades. Thank you Hoosier Fire Equipment, Inc. for delivery and overview of our new tools. They will go into service in the near future.

Early this month, Rushville City Fire Department received their delivery of TNT Rescue Systems, Inc. tools- a Cutter, Spreader and a Ram.

Our Extrication Specialist, Brandon, helped deliver the tools and gave the department an in-service training on how to operate the tools.

Congrats, Rushville, on this impressive purchase and thank you for working with us to get these tools into your department!

02/05/2026

Tuesday evening during the Rushville City Council Meeting, Chief Justice and Indiana EMS District 6 Manager Jaymie Thomas, had the honor to present four member of the department and a bystander an award. The award from the EMS Commission was the Cardiac Arrest Save Commendation. To receive this award, a cadiac arrest patient must have been dismissed from the hospital with no neuro deficits after the arrest.

Retired RFD Captain Michael Buckley, the patient, was on hand to physically hand the awards to his responders, that he nominated for this award, and to thank them for their actions. The following are the recipients of the award:

Lt. Mark Ford
Paramedic Melissa Tames
Paramedic Bill Hufford
FF/EMT Duncan Cameron
Bystander/Son Donathon Buckley (IFD & RTVFD Firefighter/EMT)

Along with the Cardiac Arrest Save Commendation, Chief Justice presented each of the four department members with a Commendation Certificate and Commendation Bar to wear on their dress uniform.

Thank you all for a job well done!

01/25/2026

Rush County Travel Status is now: Yellow\ Advisory for rural unincorporated parts of Rush County. Routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of hazardous situation; citizens should use caution or avoid these areas. Schools and businesses may begin to implement their emergency action plans.
PLEASE USE CAUTION ON THE ROADS!

01/08/2026

Correction !!

NOTICE!

The Rushville Fire Department has been granted permission to use an apartment building for hands on training over the next three days. This building is slated to be removed shortly and this is a great opportunity that doesnt come along too often. There will not be any live fires, but could see some smoke coming from the apartments due to a smoke generating device. We will be in the area of Watson St. & E. 11th St. Please use caution when in that area.

01/06/2026