Koontz Lake Fire Department

04/20/2026

April 18th:

Approximately around 7:17 pm central time, tones dropped for a semi vs car on 30 and 23 at that intersection. Upon arrival the driver of the black vehicle was entrapped. Hamlet fire and Washington fire was first on scene followed by Rescue 13. Later we noticed that another vehicle was involved. Both sides of 30 were shut down due to a helicopter landing which didn’t happen. The driver was transported to the hospital with a broken arm at the time. We are not aware if he has any more injury’s. The driver of the semi was not hurt along with the driver of the third vehicle involved.

We would like to thank Hamlet Fire and Washington Fire for assisting us along with Howard’s towing for being available 24/7.

04/17/2026

ATTENTION!

Do you love your company so much you would want to share it with the world?!

Come sponsor a hole for our annual golf outing. All we need is your label and the cash/check and we will get a sign made up for you.

We all know what everyone is thinking. Well how much is it?

The answer my friends is $200.00.

We know times are rough with the economy, but why not help out your local fire department?

The deadline for this is the 20th. ♥️

Sponsor a hole and come have fun with us on May 16th.

04/14/2026

April 13:

Around 4:04 pm, tones dropped for property damage on 5611 N 1100 E. Rescue was first on scene followed by Engine 13. Upon arrival, we noticed a truck in the ditch. Right away we had dispatch notify Howard’s towing. The driver was okay as far as injuries, just shaken up. We are glad everyone is okay given the circumstances. We would like to thank Howard’s for being available 24/7.

04/05/2026

April 5th:

Approximately at 2:44 pm tones dropped for a roll over on highway 30 and 750 E. The car had hit some pot holes and ended up flipping upside down while hitting a pole all being air bound. We had to call in med flight to transfer and shut down 30 on both sides. We are hoping and praying that the people that were transported are okay. We would like to thank Washington and Hamlet fire department for getting to this accident as fast as they can and helping out.

Thank you for being patient with us while the highway was shut down. Also please be careful with these pot holes on 30.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter everyone! From your favorite fire department. 😉

03/09/2026

Just a heads up!

02/22/2026

February 22nd,

Approximately at 10:17 am, tones were dropped for a car rolled over in a ditch on 500 N. Driver had some minor cuts and bruises and wanted checked out, so Medic 5 transported the driver. We want to thank M5, Hamlet Fire, and Howard’s towing company for being available 24/7.

01/15/2026

Please be careful if you’re going out.

Our Plow Drivers have been out since 4:00 AM CST this morning. What we are experiencing is that every part of Starke County has different snow total amounts and some drifting in several areas. North of US 30 and East of 900 E. has had on and off, white out conditions, with over a foot of snow in certain areas. We have pulled our plow drivers out of the Koontz Lake area until visibility increases. However, we will return to Koontz Lake today as soon as the conditions get better. Please use extreme caution if there is a need for you to travel in the Koontz Lake area today.

Along with Starke County EMA and County Officials, the decision has been made to keep our county at the current level of travel “WATCH” (Orange). A travel status pertains to the county in a whole, it cannot be designated to just one area. We will continue to monitor the situation and revisit the travel status as needed.

01/06/2026

Happy New Year!

2025 ended with a total of 425 calls.

Here’s that breakdown:

254 medical calls
67 crashes
28 structure fires
29 investigations
1 USAR
11 alarms
6 vehicle (10-70)
1 water rescue
28 brush fires

Crazy! We know.

We would also like to introduce our new officers as well!

*insert drum roll please*

Chief: Andy Lawrence
Assistant chief: Tony
Captain: Jeff Edwards
LT: Zack Faler
Safety: Mike-Angela Blankenbaker
PIO: Rebecca Rice

President: Craig McIntosh
Sec: Angie
Tres: Jeff

We would like to thank all of our volunteers as well!

12/25/2025

We want to wish everyone in our community a Merry Christmas! ♥️

12/16/2025

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