Sounds and sights of Auburn Fire Department’s new trucks

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Out with the old and in with the new. The Auburn Fire Department received two new trucks after years of waiting. Until this past May, Engine 22 has served the Auburn community on the front lines since 2008. Now, it sits on reserve after the station got a new engine and ladder truck. Auburn Fire Department Chief Douglas Cox spoke to WANE 15 about the new trucks and how they will serve the community. The new engine, Engine 21, is a 2024 Sutphen. It was ordered in 2021 but with supply shortages due to the pandemic, the truck finally arrived from inspection this past spring. “The typical lifespan of an engine truck is eight to ten years, so this rotation is a bit behind,” Cox said. The new truck can carry 1,000 gallons of water and can pump up to 2,000 gallons per minute. It also has a light tower to light up scenes at night.
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Decades-old church catches fire on Indianapolis’ near northwest side

Crews responded Friday morning after a decades-old church caught fire on the near northwest side. According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 5 a.m. to the 1900 block of North Harding Street. They encountered smoke and fire coming from the single-story brick structure, which belongs to Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church. “Firefighters found a small amount of fire showing from the front window and heavy smoke pushing from all areas of the building,” said Battalion Chief Rita Reith. “They were able to make entry with a little bit of difficulty because the building was pretty solid and closed up pretty tight, but they got in there and made an aggressive attack.” Firefighters had the flames under control in about 15 minutes, Reith said. The church has about 200 members and the building is used weekly.
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Lightning believed to be cause of large fire at Indianapolis apartment building

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A lightning strike was believed to be the cause of a large fire at an apartment building Wednesday night on the northeast side, a spokeswoman for Indianapolis Fire Department says. Crews from Indianapolis and Lawrence fire departments helped to tamp the blaze that had flames and smoke rising above the roof of the third-story building at Bayview Club Apartments. No residents were hurt, but 35 were displaced. One firefighter received a slight injury. Firefighters were called about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday to the fire in the 7600 block of Bayview Club Drive. The apartments are in a commercial area near East 75th Street and Shadeland Avenue. The scene played out on an Indiana Department of Transportation traffic camera near the I-465 interchange for I-69, and numerous motorists shared photos on social media as they passed on I-465.
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From the classroom to the rig, 8 new fire recruits swear to serve South Bend community

PHOTOS: An oath is a promise, South Bend Fire Department Training Capt. Greg Metzger told eight recruits as they stood before their family, friends, Mayor James Mueller and, now, fellow firefighters before swearing to serve the city of South Bend and the people living in it. It's not an oath Chief Carl Buchanon and the fire department take lightly. It's a responsibility that often takes firefighters away from families and from holidays and special occasions when crisis strikes, but it's not a choice that Buchanon said he's ever regretted. “It’s an honor to serve the community in which you belong,” Buchanon said before a crowd of friends and family in support of the new recruits on July 19. “It’s something that you should hold near and dear to your heart. It is not for the faint.”
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Columbus police, fire offering public safety fun day

Columbus emergency workers will be holding a Public Safety Family Fun Day on Tuesday. According to the Columbus Fire and Police Departments, the event will be taking place at the Columbus Lowe’s store on 10th Street from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. It will be a family friendly event with opportunities for fun, education and connecting with the community. If you attend, you will have a chance to check out a variety of emergency response equipment, including fire trucks, police cruisers, and specialized vehicles. City officers and firefighters will be on hand to answer questions and to about their roles in the community. Organizers say that Public Safety Family Fun Day is designed “to foster a stronger bond between our public safety teams and the citizens they serve.”
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