Valparaiso Fire

05/19/2026

Valparaiso Fire recently provided care for an individual who sustained scalding burns from boiling hot water.

As a reminder, follow these NFPA guidelines to prevent scalding burns. Additionally, if you or your children are removing hot liquids from a microwave above chest height, there is a higher chance of spilling those hot liquids onto your face and or body.

05/19/2026

Valparaiso House Fire (5/18/2026)

The Valparaiso Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at approximately 11:41 AM on Madison Street.

Upon arrival, crews located a fire in the basement, which was initially brought under control. However, it was quickly determined that electricity from power lines was in contact with an air conditioning unit outside, which was backfeeding power through the unit back into the home and causing electrical arcing and popping in the basement. Until NIPSCO cut electrical power to the home, units stood by outside of the residence due to the live electrical hazard. Once power was cut, crews were able to fully extinguish remaining fire.

Horizontal ventilation took place to clear hot gas and smoke from the basement.

Occupants reported they had heard a pop outside and then opened the basement door to find smoke and fire.

All occupants were able to safely evacuate the home. No injuries have been reported.

Two cats did perish from smoke inhalation.

Crews have conducted overhaul operations to ensure all potential fire extension has been fully extinguished.

05/18/2026

From 6:30AM-10:00PM on May 19th, a percentage of all orders at Valparaiso’s Chick-fil-A will benefit the Valparaiso Fire Department.

If you happen to order through the Chick-fil-A app be sure to enter in the code “Fire26”.

There will be a fire engine at this location from 4PM-7PM for any interested kiddos (or adults) who may want to check out being up in the driver’s seat! We will also be giving out Valpo Fire swag.

So come on by to see a fire engine and enjoy some Chick-fil-A!

05/12/2026

Valparaiso House/Attached Garage Fire (5/11/2026)

The Valparaiso Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at approximately 11:54 PM on the night of May 11th, on Boca Lago Drive.

Upon arrival, crews located fire in the attached garage, and it had extended into the kitchen and dining room, which was brought under control in conjunction with coordinated vertical ventilation. Heavy fire damage resulted in the garage, kitchen, and dining room.

Occupants reported hearing smoke alarms and then discovered smoke in the kitchen and heavy fire in the garage. An occupant attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher, but was unsuccessful.

All six occupants were able to make it out safely. No injuries have been reported from the occupants. A neighbor was evaluated after tripping on a large-diameter supply hose and falling. Two dogs and six cats survived, but three cats did perish.

Crews conducted overhaul operations to ensure all potential fire extension had been fully extinguished.

The cause of the fire is under investigation at the time of this writing.

05/11/2026

Join us in becoming HEARTSafe Porter County! Check out the link below to learn about this new safety initiative for sudden cardiac arrest.

HEARTSafe Porter County

The goal of HEARTSafe Porter County is to empower EVERYONE to act in an emergency to improve sudden cardiac arrest survival rates.

05/11/2026

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a F.A.S.T. can help save lives. Here’s how. https://bit.ly/3nkGhzE

05/09/2026

05/08/2026

Meet Valpo Fire’s new Zodiac boat!

Our crews have been training on its deployment, maintenance, and navigation to ensure readiness for water rescue operations. When seconds count, the Zodiac boat delivers.

05/04/2026