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Volunteers Host Chili Cook-Off!
Saturday, November 7th, 2020
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On 11/7/2020, the volunteers hosted the first Perry Twp Fire Chili Cook-off! The turn out was amazing and there were a ton of smiles as laughter and conversation filled the building. We would like to thank everyone who came out and participated either as a cook or as a judge!After the cook-off, seve...
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Fire Prevention Week October 8-14, 2017
Monday, October 9th, 2017
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It’s 2:00 o’clock in the morning. You and your family are fast asleep when you awaken to the smoke alarm sounding and the smell of smoke. If you’re not sure what you’d do next, it’s time to learn! http://ow.ly/Bue430bbTuHPerry Twp Fire will be at the Clinton Prairie Ele...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, May 9th, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 9, 2017On Saturday, May 6, Perry Twp Fire Dept Deputy Fire Chief Jerrad Blacker received a phone call from Evan Newhart, at 8:49 PM. Newhart advised Deputy Chief Blacker there had been an accident, and a 13-year-old young man was seriously injured.
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Annual Christmas Dinner and Recognition Held
Sunday, January 8th, 2017
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Tonight we held our annual dinner and recognition ceremony at the firehouse. Kegan Smith took home the top honor of "Firefighter of the Year" for 2016. Kegan puts in a lot of time at the station doing various tasks.
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PERRY TOWNSHIP FIREFIGHTERS DONATE CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO TENNESSEE CHILDREN
Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
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Perry Township (Clinton County) firefighters are taking part in an effort to ensure children in Gatlinburg, TN receive Christmas gifts! The gifts have been purchased and wrapped. They are now on their way to deliver the gifts to Mill Creek Volunteers in Amo, IN, which is in Hendricks County.
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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
Tuesday, December 6th, 2016
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FIREFIGHTERS ASSIST MADISON TWP ON A WOODS FIRE
Thursday, November 17th, 2016
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Perry Township Fire assisted Madison Township Fire with a fire in a wooded area, in the 5000 Block West of County Rd 200 N. The terrain was very diverse, with steep embankments and ravines to maneuver through.
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PTFD VISITS CP PRE-SCHOOL
Thursday, November 3rd, 2016
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Firefighter Misti Moore volunteered her time today to teach the Clinton Prairie Pre-School students just a little bit about the fire department. The students mostly loved wearing the helmet! Lisa Miller, of Clinton Prairie, had this to say, "Moore was wonderful with the children, and I could te...
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Members Sworn In, Promoted
Sunday, February 21st, 2016
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The Perry Twp Fire Dept, Inc, held a ceremony tonight at Station 12. Five members were sworn in as Firefighters, one as a Candidate and one as a Chaplain. Two members received promotions from the rank of Firefighter to Lieutenant.Chief L.
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New Chief Begins His Service
Tuesday, January 5th, 2016
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Colfax, IN - January 5, 2016 - Long time Perry Township Firefighter, Mike Padgett has taken over as the Fire Chief for the department. Chief Padgett has served the department in various positions for over 25 years.
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Firefighter Fights Cancer
Tuesday, October 20th, 2015
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Please come and support a Perry Township volunteer firefighter and his family. Steve Moore has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Any donations for this dinner would be greatly appreciated.
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Open Burning Regulations
Saturday, March 22nd, 2014
Public Information MessageSat. March 22, 2014It is that time of year again when the weather breaks and we all begin to her outside and clean up our properties. Keep these basic rules in mind when burning unwanted materials:• Only clean wood products may be burnt, such as trees, limbs and light ...
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Crews Extinguish Fire at Clinton Prairie High School
Tuesday, March 4th, 2014
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At 5:56 AM, Monday March 3rd, 2014, Perry Township Fire Department was dispatched to a fire alarm at Clinton Prairie High School, located at 2400 South County Road 450 West, in Clinton County. A few moments later, Clinton County Central Dispatch advised, responding units, there was a confirmed fire ...
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Snow Causes Multiple Crashes
Thursday, January 16th, 2014
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Perry Township Fire responded to six crashes Thursday due to snowy weather. Two of the crashes were serious, including a six semi, four car crash on Interstate 65 at the 154 mile marker Northbound and a semi versus SUV on US 52 near County Road 300 S.Just before 1:30 PM yesterday a passenger car and...
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Attacking from the Burned Side Can Save Lives
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013
Attacking from the Burned Side Can Save Lives11/01/2011BY SEAN GRAYThe urban fire problem of rear porches and asphalt exterior siding has moved to the suburbs in the forms of wood decks and vinyl siding.
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Chief Blacker President of Chiefs Association
Thursday, November 21st, 2013
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On November 21, 2013 the Clinton County Fire Chiefs Association met and elected new officers for the remainder of the year and 2014. There were 12 chief officers in attendance. The following is a result of the elections:President: Jerrad Blacker, Chief, Perry Twp FireVice President: David Trees, Chi...
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PTFD Assists Darlington House Fire
Tuesday, November 12th, 2013
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Dryer catches fire and destroys homeWLFI By Alexandra Kruczek A dryer catches fire destroying a Montgomery County home Tuesday. It happened around 2:45 p.m., near the intersection of County Road 900 East and 700 North, halfway between Colfax and Darlington.
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PTFD Saves Home and Family Pet
Sunday, July 28th, 2013
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Colfax, IN - July 28, 2013 - An electrical issue at 304 N Oakland St yesterday afternoon caused about $10,000 in damage. Perry Township firefighters extinguished the fire within 10 minutes of arrival. Engine 121, Engine 122, Engine 31, Ladder 126, Rescue 125 and Ambulance 12 all responded to the ...
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Fireworks 2013 !!!
Friday, June 28th, 2013
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Fireworks, brought to you by the Perry Township Fire Department, will be Saturday, July 6th at Broadview Lake, Colfax, IN. (They were originally schedule for June 29th, but were postponed due to rain.)
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Siren Testing to Commence
Friday, May 3rd, 2013
The Clinton County Central Dispatch center has announced it will be conducting monthly testing, of the county-wide emergency warning sirens. The tests will be conducted on the first Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM, and will begin Saturday May 4th, 2013.
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