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!
Yesterday, we presented two special plaques to our friends at Logan's Roadhouse on Pearl Drive for hosting our 9/11 Memorial event these past two years, while highway construction has kept us from our longtime location at the USI overpass.Our 9/11 tradition began in 2002, led by Jerry Bulger. Every year since, Perry Township Fire Department has gathered to honor the lives lost on September 11th and to remind our community that to remember is to honor.Jerry also hand-crafted the wooden frames for these plaques, putting the same heart into them that he has put into this memorial tradition for over two decades.We are incredibly grateful to Logan’s Roadhouse for giving us a home during this construction period and for standing with us in remembrance.Thank you for helping us keep this tradition alive.
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Tonight at Perry Twp Fire Dept appreciation dinner. Members that were present from USI PUBLIC SAFETY ,VCSO and PERRY TWP FIRE were acknowledged for their quick actions on saving the life of a spectator attending a basketball game.
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We are deeply saddened to share that Lifetime Member Tom Burnett passed away yesterday. Tom served our community with dedication and pride, both as a Perry Township firefighter and EMT and through his long and respected career with AMR. He was also well known for his early work at Double Cola and his many years of dedication to the Boy Scouts program.Tom was a member of Perry Township Fire Department from 1974 to 1996, serving 23 years, including 13 years as a line officer, and responding to more than 3,000 runs. His commitment, leadership, and steady presence made a lasting impact on our department and the community he cared for so deeply.Visitation will be held at Alexander West on:Friday, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMSaturday, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMFuneral service to follow at 11:00 AM on Saturday.Tom’s service and legacy will not be forgotten.
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Sorry for the delay, but, well, we were exhausted from the Fire Truck or Treat from Friday night. Here are the great photos and videos we received from various sources. We estimate that over 3,000 people came through our maze of agencies, which came together to make the event even bigger this year. We did not run out of candy, saw lots of smiling faces, and even though we had a long line to get in, AMC Theatres brought out free popcorn to hand out to the line, along with a special surprise later in giveaways. Because there are so many people to thank and tip our caps to, we'll have some additional posts, but for now, the key point of us having plenty of candy, our sponsors:Orthopaedic Associates - And their AWESOME raffle!Hargett Automotive & PerformanceEvansvilleWatchDigicomWest Side Sportsmans ClubJ E ShekellMistletoe & Ivy - AWESOME decorations!Walmart West - You all were awesome!Hacienda Mexican Restaurants West-Pearl Dr.Jerry David Enterprises Inc.You all helped us put on a fun event that provided a very safe place for kids to trick-or-treat... plus much more.
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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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