Feature, Fires
Line Street garage burns, family pet perishes
A garage on North Line Street caught fire sustaining heavy damage and killed the family pet trapped inside.
Feature, Fires
Churubusco home catches fire, fire truck doesn’t fair well either
Chimney possibly to blame for house fire, pump 203 catches fire in middle of incident.
Feature
Fire department donates fire truck
In this tough economy and with the holiday season upon us it’s hard to imagine anyone having the resources to hand over something for free to those in need, but the Churubusco/Smith Twp. Fire Department did just that Tuesday evening. They donated their old rescue to another Indiana department
Feature, Fires
Barn destroyed by fire
Three departments from two counties called in to assist at Sunday morning barn fire.
Events, Feature
Two firefighters receive awards at annual banquet
Two local firefighters were awarded for their dedication and bravery Monday night during their annual elections and dinner.
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Fun Stuff
Dancing Funny
Incident Date 18 December 2009
Three of our firefighters show off some of their best moves. Continue Reading
Fun Stuff
Chief gets “snuggie” from Santa
Incident Date 12 December 2009
There is nothing more precious than seeing a child’s face light up when they get the gift of all gifts from the Man In Red. This year fire chief Roger Bennett got just that, but it didn’t come from Santa. Apparently one of the firefighters thought a Snuggie would be a great gift. Bennett ended [...] Continue Reading
Miscellaneous
Recent Training
Incident Date 27 October 2009
Firefighters from several departments recently trained on Wesley Chapel Road Continue Reading
Fun Stuff
After The Fire
Incident Date 18 October 2009
Firefighters try and relieve some stress after a big house fire Continue Reading
Accidents
Crash sends one man to area hospital
Incident Date 01 October 2009
One man was transported to an area hospital complaining of pain after he was struck from behind and then pushed through a small yard and fence at the Turtle Town Plaza parking lot. Continue Reading
Accidents
Two Accidents Snarl Traffic On U.S. 33
Incident Date 23 September 2009
Two accidents south of Churubusco Wednesday afternoon on U.S. 33 created a lot of traffic tie-ups for early for commuters. Continue Reading
Haz-Mat
3″ Gas Line Cut
Incident Date 23 September 2009
Units were called to 375 North and U.S. Wednesday morning for a report of a gas line cut. Continue Reading
Fires
House Fire Assist
Incident Date 27 August 2009
Churubusco / Smith Twp. firefighters were called to the 6200 block of East Lincolnway Tuesday afternoon to assist Union Twp. (Coesse) on a house fire. A resident of the home is also a Union Twp. firefighter. Continue Reading
Miscellaneous
If A Tree Falls In The Woods
Incident Date 19 August 2009
Well this tree didn’t actually fall in the woods, but the age old philosophical question of whether or not it can be heard was answered when the resident of this Blue Lake home heard a loud crack, a snap and a boom. Continue Reading
Fun Stuff
Easy Ridin’
Incident Date 12 August 2009
After a few hours at a gas line cut, it seems that Wayne Krider was a little bushed and needed a ride back to his truck. Former firefighter Steve Shoda was glad to oblige and gave him a ride in style. Continue Reading
Events
Weather Prediction Poor – Turnout Great For Fish Fry
Incident Date 20 June 2009
Despite a forecast of bad weather for the area, residents came out in large numbers to support the Churubusco fire department. With the bad economy, very warm weather and poor forecast, the firefighters were still very pleased with the turnout and support they received. Continue Reading
Fun Stuff
Fish Fry Funatics
Incident Date 19 June 2009
A couple of firefighters posed for pictures during our annual fish fry fundraiser. Continue Reading
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