Wabash Fire Department

03/15/2026

03/09/2026

🚑 WFD Spring Kickoff Blood Drive – This Wednesday! 🩸

The Wabash Fire Department is hosting a Spring Kickoff Blood Drive this Wednesday, and we need your help! Our goal is 18 donors, and every donation helps save lives in our community.

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Wabash Fire Department
Station 3
1000 N Wabash St.
Wabash, IN 46992

📲 Sign up here:
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11627288

If you’re able, please consider donating and help us reach our goal. A single donation can make a life-saving difference.

We hope to see you there! 🩸🚒

03/06/2026

Fun Fact Friday:

When did the Wabash Fire Department transition into EMS in conjunction with Fire Protection Services?

In early May of 1953, Chief Ralph Campbell announced that the Wabash Fire Department would begin operating a well-equipped emergency vehicle featuring a portable lung, resuscitator, Scott air-pack, collapsible cot, front red light, rear spotlight, two-way radio, and even an aluminum boat.

Fast forward to January 1998, when another significant transition was made as Wabash Fire Department members transitioned to Paramedic certified in order to provide a higher level of care to the city and surrounding county.

To our knowledge, 1953 marked the first time the Wabash Fire Department implemented a dedicated medical-type service to serve our city, a major milestone in the history of emergency services in Wabash.

For perspective, in 1953:
• Average Gas Price: $0.28–$0.29 per gallon
• Average Vehicle Price: $2,500
• President Dwight D. Eisenhower had just taken office as the 34th President of the United States
• Average Annual Salary: $4,000 per year

We are proud to reflect on the progress made since 1953 by those who came before us and to honor the forward-thinking leadership that helped shape the service we proudly provide today!🚑🚒

02/20/2026

🩸 Fun Facts: Blood Edition 🩸

From 2013–2022, fatal motor vehicle crashes increased by 30%.

• 40% of MVC fatalities are still alive when we arrive on scene.
• An estimated 25% of those patients could be saved with prehospital blood transfusions.
• For every minute a transfusion is delayed, 30-day mortality increases by 11%.
• Yet, less than 1% of patients who need blood in the prehospital setting actually receive this lifesaving treatment.

With just one blood donation, you can help save up to three lives.

Only 9% of the population has O-negative blood, the universal donor type — meaning your blood can be given to anyone, regardless of their blood type. These are the donors we are in greatest need of because of the wide range of patients who can receive it.

Blood products are not commercially manufactured, people are the only source for this lifesaving therapy.

Here at Wabash Fire, we are making great strides toward providing prehospital blood transfusions to our community and to anyone who calls for help within our coverage area!

🚑 Join us on March 11th from 2:30–6:30 PM to help us save lives by donating blood.

Not O-negative? That’s okay! Your donation will stay close to home and help someone in need right here in the Midwest.

We need your help. Together, we can make a difference. 🩸❤️

02/13/2026

Why are fire hydrants different colors?
Locally, in Wabash, Indiana American Water Company does great work at managing and maintaining our water supply. IAWC maintains the city’s hydrants and those are indicated by being painted yellow. The red hydrants indicate privately owned and maintained.
In other jurisdictions, hydrant colors indicate the gallons per minute that can be provided from that hydrant based off the guidance of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 291). GPM is determined by the size of the water main and water pressure.
They may also coordinate the color of the bonnet, caps, and barrel of the hydrant to indicate pressures, GPM, size of water main, and to differentiate from private and public hydrants.
Blue - 1,500+ GPM
Green - 1,000 - 1,499 GPM
Orange/Yellow - 500 - 999 GPM
Red - Less Than 499 GPM

01/16/2026

WFD Fun Facts - 2026

We will be sharing a weekly “Fun Fact” throughout the year pertaining to our department, the services we provide, Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) related topics, and City of Wabash information here on our page. This is a way to provide background on the history of the department, highlight progress that has been made, and share general public information about WFD and the services we offer.

To start, we dig back to a Wabash County Historian article that notes the first time the Wabash Fire Department transitioned to paid firefighters. This occurred in February of 1912, replacing the volunteer department structure. At that time, the department roster consisted of 5 firefighters, 2 drivers, and a department Chief. While the exact timeline is unclear, a few notable facts include that Claude Churchill was the only volunteer to make the transition to a paid role, and Chris Wolfrum served as the first paid Fire Chief.

Disclaimer: We will do our best to ensure the accuracy of historical facts and accounts; however, exact years and dates may vary based on the historical records available.

01/13/2026

1st day of paramedic school! Help us wish these fellas well on their journey of 1000+ hours over the next 1-1/2 year to better serve our community.

01/08/2026

Year in Review – 2025

As we close the chapter on 2025, we are incredibly grateful for our community, this profession, our fellow first responders, and our families who continually support and allow us to do what we love!

This year brought its share of challenges, tremendous growth, and a few growing pains but through it all, we continued making progress toward bettering our craft on both Fire and EMS.

Our run volume continues to climb, responsibilities and skills were added, and through it all our cadre showed up every day with a simple mindset: How can we help?

We look forward to what 2026 has in store and are excited for another year serving at Wabash City Fire Department. 🚒🚑🔥

12/25/2025

As we celebrate this special season, we want to wish our community a very Merry Christmas and a safe, joyful holiday. Thank you for your continued support and trust throughout the year! From our firehouse family to yours, all of us at Wabash Fire wish you Merry Christmas! 🎄🚒🚑

Stay safe on your travels and holiday plans this weekend!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Wabash Fire Department!

As we gather with family and friends to enjoy good food and time together, we want to wish everyone a warm, safe, and thankful holiday.

Thanksgiving Turkey Safety Tips:

🦃 Don’t let your turkey stage a surprise attack. Keep kids and pets at least 3 feet from hot ovens and fryers.

🔥 If you’re deep frying a turkey… make sure it’s fully thawed unless you enjoy unintended fireworks.

👨‍🍳 Set a timer. Even the best cooks get distracted, don’t give your turkey a chance to turn into charcoal.

💦 Grease fires are not gravy. If one starts, use a lid to smother it, never water.

🚨And finally: If your smoke alarm goes off, it doesn’t mean dinner is ready… but we do appreciate the shout-out.

Happy Thanksgiving from our WFD family to yours!

11/25/2025

Wabash Fire Department is excited to welcome two new probationary firefighters to our team! Please join us in congratulating them as they begin their journey serving the Wabash community!

M. Gill - Black Shift ⚫️ - FF/EMT-P
D. Bradler - Red Shift 🔴 -FF

Welcome to the WFD family gentlemen, we’re glad to have you with us!

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their dedication, courage, and sacrifice have preserved the freedoms we enjoy each day.

Wabash Fire Department extends our deepest gratitude to all veterans, and especially to the members of our department who have proudly served our nation. Your commitment to service, both to country and community, embodies the very best of what it means to serve.

Thank you for your sacrifice and for your continued example of duty and honor! 🇺🇸