Trafalgar Fire Department

Trafalgar Fire Department Established in 1953, protecting the citizens of Hensley Township in Trafalgar, Indiana Its area is 36.92 sq. miles and elevation is 735 feet above sea level.
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Trafalgar is located 26 miles due south of Indianapolis in southwestern Johnson County. Trafalgar protects nearly 1,000 residents in the small town of Trafalgar, as well as some surrounding rural areas. Trafalgar protects just under 20 miles of three major state highways, as well as, three schools. Hensley Township (Primary Coverage) is one of nine townships in Johnson County, Indiana. As of the 2

010 census, its population was 3,329 and it contained 1,341 housing units. Trafalgar is becoming an ever so growing community with commercial lots available and commercial businesses moving into town, as well as, having multiple apartment dwellings. Trafalgar Fire Dept. (TFD) also covers parts of Union Township and Franklin Township. TFD’s total fire protection is approximately 45 square miles, contains a sleeping population of 4,000 citizens, and a daytime population of approximately 8,000 - 12,000 citizens.

🚨2:23am🚨A husband and wife are lucky to evacuate safely after fire breaks out in camper with no working smoke alarms. Ju...
08/19/2026

🚨2:23am🚨

A husband and wife are lucky to evacuate safely after fire breaks out in camper with no working smoke alarms.

Just before 2:30am this morning EG62, Car6 and CH601 along with multiple automatic air companies responded to the 7000 block of 500 s for the reported residence on fire.

Crews arrived to find a camper that was fixed as a permanent residence with heavy smoke throughout. The homeowner stated she woke up to smoke in the camper and noticed a glow. They evacuated, unplugged the camper and called 911.

CH601 held the TFD units and Tanker161. All others disregarded. Fire is ruled accidental. No injuries reported.

🚨8:18am🚨Just before 8:30am this morning RescueEngine61, Engine201, MD261 & CH601 responded to State Road 44 & 100 South ...
08/17/2026

🚨8:18am🚨

Just before 8:30am this morning RescueEngine61, Engine201, MD261 & CH601 responded to State Road 44 & 100 South for the reported 2 car MVC. Only minor injuries reported.

This MVC marks the 7th one in just as many days for the TFD.

Another busy week in the books for the TFD. Multiple calls for service this week including EMS calls, MVC’s, and reporte...
08/14/2026

Another busy week in the books for the TFD. Multiple calls for service this week including EMS calls, MVC’s, and reported fires.

This evening we will be providing coverage at the ICHS football scrimmage.

Have a safe weekend!

It is with heavy hearts that the Trafalgar Fire Department mourns the passing of Bud Walker.In 1953, Bud had the vision ...
07/08/2026

It is with heavy hearts that the Trafalgar Fire Department mourns the passing of Bud Walker.

In 1953, Bud had the vision and determination to help establish the Trafalgar Fire Department, becoming a founding charter member and serving as the TFD’s first ever Fire Chief. His leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment laid the foundation for the department that has proudly served our community for generations.

What began as Bud’s vision more than 70 years ago has grown into a department committed to protecting and serving the citizens of Trafalgar. His legacy lives on in every firefighter who answers the call and every life touched by the department he helped create.

We are forever grateful for the countless hours he devoted to our community and for the example of service, leadership, and selflessness that he set for all of us.

Please join us in keeping the Walker family and all who knew and loved Bud in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Thank you, Chief Walker, for your vision, your service, and the lasting legacy you leave behind. We will proudly continue the mission you began in 1953.

Rest easy, Chief. We’ll take it from here.

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from all of us at the Trafalgar Fire Department! 🇺🇸Today we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy an...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from all of us at the Trafalgar Fire Department! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy and honor the brave men and women who fought to protect them. We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and memorable Fourth of July with family and friends.

If you’re celebrating with fireworks, please do so responsibly and help keep our community safe.

Have a happy and safe Independence Day!

❤️🤍💙

🚨 Happening Now 🚨 RescueEngine61 currently operating at the reported MVC in the 200 south block of State Road 135. Motor...
06/28/2026

🚨 Happening Now 🚨

RescueEngine61 currently operating at the reported MVC in the 200 south block of State Road 135.

Motorcycle vs Truck

🚨 Engine62 runs the first due house fire 🚨 10:48pmRun Card:EG62, EG201, LD21, LD51, TN61, TN101, MD261, BC20, Car6, & CH...
06/28/2026

🚨 Engine62 runs the first due house fire 🚨

10:48pm

Run Card:

EG62, EG201, LD21, LD51, TN61, TN101, MD261, BC20, Car6, & CH601

Just before 11pm last night the TFD house sounded for the reported residence on fire in the far northeast portion of TFD’s 1st due district.

LD21 marked on location of a single story residence with a basement with nothing showing. Investigations revealed there was active fire on the backside of the residence in an outside wall that extended into the basement of the structure.

Fire was marked working, the working companies were held.

Engine62 stretched a 1.75” line into the basement with near zero visibility throughout the structure. Fire was located in the basement in the portion of the wall that extended above the ground and into the ceiling of the basement that extended upstairs into the closet of the master bedroom.

Two lines were stretched and in operation. Crews operated for just under two hours before returning to service. No injuries reported. Fire ruled accidental.

This marks the second working fire in the TFD’s district this month.

🚨 Happening Now 🚨 Trafalgar Engine62 is currently en-route to the Greenwood park mall for a possible structure fire.
06/25/2026

🚨 Happening Now 🚨

Trafalgar Engine62 is currently en-route to the Greenwood park mall for a possible structure fire.

🚨10:07pm🚨 Just after 10pm last night RescueEngine61, Medic261, Chief601, Chief602 and Car6 responded to the reported MVC...
06/22/2026

🚨10:07pm🚨

Just after 10pm last night RescueEngine61, Medic261, Chief601, Chief602 and Car6 responded to the reported MVC with entrapment in the 4000 West block of State Road 135.

RescueEngine61 marked on location of a single vehicle on its roof. Entrapment was negative. One occupant was checked out on scene with minor injuries.

Trafalgar and South…Take Shelter!
06/18/2026

Trafalgar and South…Take Shelter!

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2784 W SR 252
Trafalgar, IN
46181

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+13178784291

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