Perry Township
Fire Department
Perry Township is located on the west side of Evansville in western Vanderburgh County. The Township is surrounded on 3 sides by the winding 20 miles of Ohio River shoreline. Established in 1959, this volunteer department includes 60 personnel and 12 apparatus that respond from 3 stations. PTFD provides Fire, Rescue, Water Rescue and Medical First-Response protection to the residents of Perry and Union Townships. Their area includes 55 square miles and 25,400 residents including the University of Southern Indiana (USI).
Our Fall 2025 Newsletter is out to the residents of Perry & Union Township. To read it online, just click on the link below:
Your generous donations play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our firefighters and enhancing our life-saving capabilities. Contributions help us acquire essential equipment, upgrade our gear, and provide ongoing training, all of which are crucial for protecting both our team and the community we serve. By donating, you empower us to respond more effectively to emergencies, ultimately saving lives and keeping our members safe as they bravely face each call. Thank you for your support!
We are hosting an upcoming Indiana Traffic Incident Management Responder Training course this week:Date: February 11, 2026Start Time: 5:30PM-9:30PM CSTLocation: Perry Township Fire Department - HeadquartersAddress: 5201 Middle Mt. Vernon Rd. Evansville, IN 47712Registration: Please register through ACADIS: TIM In Person – TIM0061
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Your rescue crews from Perry Township Fire Dept, Marrs Township Volunteer Fire Department, Black Township Fire & Rescue, and USI Public Safety enjoyed the beautiful 20-degree day to conduct some Ice Rescue training. When we arrived at the lake at USI, we noticed human footprints had crossed the ice. Thankfully, whoever made them also returned safely. During training, we found the ice thickness varied widely. Some areas were around 6 inches thick, while underwater currents left other spots with an inch or less of ice. That made the training all the more real, knowing how easily an adventure could have taken someone into those hidden current areas.That kind of inconsistency makes it easy to step out with confidence, only to hear cracking and suddenly plunge into icy water.Huge thanks to all the instructors and crews who trained in harsh conditions to make sure we are always ready when our community needs us.
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With our bitter cold temps and snow be aware and cautious of the water. May be frozen but still can fall though. Pets included.
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Day Crew Application The Perry Day Crew Staff Committee is opening applications for a spot on the alternative list for the Day crew shifts. Apply
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