Patoka Township Fire Department

08/08/2026

Reminder come see us today. Bring the kids.

Hey everyone stop by and see us at 100 N Walnut Street In Winslow. August 8th . We will have free food, Information and activities and of course Fire Trucks.

08/08/2026

Today is the day Fire Trucks, Spill The Tea with Mama Z , an obstacle course, crafts, Free Hot Dogs, and back to School bags. And Teachers Gifts while supplies last. 11 to 3 or when everyone goes home. Come see us. We will be at the Winslow Station.

08/04/2026

Come see us!!! Free hotdogs and snack. Teachers we have a small gift for you as well while supplies last. We will also have Firetrucks and a Bounce House!

We are also excited to welcome Spill The Tea with Mama Z starting at 11 am .

Hey everyone stop by and see us at 100 N Walnut Street In Winslow. August 8th . We will have free food, Information and activities and of course Fire Trucks.

07/21/2026

Hey everyone stop by and see us at 100 N Walnut Street In Winslow. August 8th . We will have free food, Information and activities and of course Fire Trucks.

07/01/2026

Last night around 1030 pm Patoka Township Fire was called to a water rescue at cr 350 E Winslow, near the Patoka River Bridge. A female driver was coming from Winslow and did not see the high water until it was to late. No high water signs were noticed in the area . It has been stated by county highway that there are permanent signs due to frequent flooding and the sign on the Winslow side was stolen. Its believed once she entered the water her vehicle was swept away by the current. Luckily part of her vehicle appeared to end up in a large ditch which held her there instead of ending up closer the river. Fire chief Brandon Truitt walked out into the flood waters to reach the victim approximately 150 feet from where she went into the water. By this time the interior of the vehicle was full of water. Bart Stemle brought personal flotation devices and they were able to safely walk her out of the flood waters. Pike County Sheriff's Office assisted and notified county highway for the immediate need for high water signs in the area. The owner of the vehicle was assessed by EMS and then given a ride to her home by Deputy Chase Dotterweich of the Pike County Sheriff's Office - Indiana .

06/15/2026

Today Patoka Township Fire Department went out and did some training at Lake Helmerich Village. We got the opportunity to meet several of the residents as well. A very rewarding experience! Thank you for showing us around and interacting with us today.

06/02/2026

Just a reminder! The weather is warm . People are out walking, running , and kids are out playing. Drive slow pay attention. Whether that's on town or county roads. Lately a lot of people are driving through town squealing tires and driving fast. Drive with sense and be respectful of others out on the roadway.

04/22/2026

Tuesday April 14th we worked with multiple Public Safety Agencies to perform a mock scenario for Pike Central High School Juniors and Seniors. A team of 3 got together with Adam Vaal and his Fire Science Students along with SADD students who participated in the scenario and put this together. We had by standers on scene and injuries that varied from a few bruises to critical. Students were extricated from the vehicle by fire personnel and treated by EMS, the "drunk driver" was handled by law enforcement personnel, and a mock patient was flown out by Air Evac. Indiana State Police brought in their drone to display how it can be used in accident reconstruction. The students were actively engaged with it. We hope that it helps them to think twice and make good decisions. And see the how real it can be by distracted or drunk driving. If one kid makes a better decision from this it is a success. Participating Agencies with us were. Petersburg Fire Department Pike County Sheriff's Office - Indiana Pike County 911 Jefferson Township Fire Department Pike county EMS, Air Evac 46 out of Evansville and Indiana State Police Evansville. Schell Towing for vehicle donations.

04/17/2026

There are still bottles of drinking water at the station if anyone needs it!

Per Patoka Township Fire: Members of the Patoka Township Fire Dept. have set up a dump tank at the Winslow Fire station for non potable water for residents. There are only a few cases of drinking water available for donation so residents are asked to be courteous and only take a limited number of bottles. They may have to buy their own drinking water until the water is back on. This is just to help where we can. If anyone wants to donate jugs or bottled water it would be happily accepted as well.

04/16/2026

Please be courteous. Do not take a whole case of water when there is a whole town to try to assist. Any unopened bottles or jugs of water that someone wants to donate will be accepted. This is inconvenient for all of us. Let's work together and hope things will get back to normal soon. **Also Note Non Potable water Is not good for drinking, or cooking**

Per Patoka Township Fire: Members of the Patoka Township Fire Dept. have set up a dump tank at the Winslow Fire station for non potable water for residents. There are only a few cases of drinking water available for donation so residents are asked to be courteous and only take a limited number of bottles. They may have to buy their own drinking water until the water is back on. This is just to help where we can. If anyone wants to donate jugs or bottled water it would be happily accepted as well.