Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Fire Department
August 19, 2021
Central Indiana Train Derailment Leads To Power Outage
Twelve cars of a CSX freight train derailed Thursday, prompting the evacuation of 10 homes and cutting power to more than 400 homes and businesses in Fountaintown.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2021
5 Indianapolis Firefighters Injured When Floor Collapses
Five Indianapolis firefighters were hospitalized with injuries Monday night after they fell through the floor of a burning home while responding to a fire later ruled an arson, officials said.
Read MoreJune 14, 2021
Crews Investigate Ruptured Pipe In Downtown Indianapolis
Crews were investigating an underground pipe that ruptured in downtown Indianapolis and sent hot steam and debris into the air through a manhole in the street.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2021
16-Year-Old Canoer Missing On White River In Indianapolis
The canoe carrying the boy, a 45-year-old man and a dog overturned at the dam near downtown Indianapolis about 7:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2021
100 Animals Killed In Fire At Indy Pet Store
An estimated 100 animals were killed when a fire broke ouit at Uncle Bills Pet Center on West 38th Street.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2020
Indianapolis Firefighter Dies After Chest Pains on Duty
An Indianapolis firefighter is dead after complaining of chest pains while on duty a day earlier.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2020
IFD, IMPD Teaming Up For Drug Take Back Event
Five Indianapolis Fire Department stations will serve as drop off locations during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2020
Woman, 71, Dies After Colliding With Indianapolis Fire Truck
The Indianapolis Fire Department said the fire engine was responding to reported possible fire Sunday morning when a woman driving a silver 2002 Jeep Liberty collided with it on the city's south side.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2020
Indianapolis Crews Help Recover Prosthetic Leg From Water
The crews spent about an hour looking for the leg valued at $20,000 in zero visibility." They found it 20 feet under water about 100 yards off the shore.
Read MoreApril 2, 2020
IFD Alters Policies And Procedures During COVID-19 Pandemic
Indianapolis Fire Department Battalion Chief Rita Reith explains IFD policy and procedural changes, and what people can do to help when they call for emergency services
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