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 Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter is out to the residents of Perry & Union Township. To read it online, just click on the link below:
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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!
Fire Truck or Treat 2026 will be on October 31st, 2026, from 5 pm to 8 pm at AMC Theatres! Click below to find out more about the event and sponsorship opportunities!
The 3rd Annual Fire Truck or Treat will be Saturday, October 31st, from 5pm-8pm at the AMC Theatres parking lot. This year, we've added several new agencies, so the event will now wrap around the back of the AMC Theatre. We haven't even listed all the big things we plan to add this year, so add it to your calendar to meet all your local first responders!
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‼️ Traffic Shift for the westside ‼️
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For Release:PERRY TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT DEDICATES STATION #2On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Perry Township Fire Department had the honor of dedicating PTFD Station #2 in recognition of Bob “Pappy” Leggett and his remarkable 48 years of service to our department and community.For nearly five decades, Bob has answered the call over 11,000 times to serve his neighbors, respond when others needed help, and dedicated countless hours to making Perry Township a safer and stronger community. His commitment, sacrifice, and dedication have left an impact that will be felt for years to come.A fire station is more than a building. It is a place where firefighters gather, train, prepare, and answer the call and now, this station will forever carry the name of someone who has given so much to the department he has served.Bob, thank you for your dedication, leadership, friendship, and unwavering commitment to Perry Township Fire Department. We are proud to honor you and even prouder to call you one of our own.Thank you and congratulations Bob, on this well-deserved honor!
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25 years later, we still remember.On September 11, 2001, our nation witnessed unimaginable loss. Among the thousands who never made it home were 343 firefighters who answered the call, ran toward the danger, and gave their lives in service to others.Today, we pause to remember the firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, and civilians who lost their lives that day. We remember their courage, their sacrifice, and the families and brothers and sisters they left behind.Along with every other firefighter, we carry their memory with us every time we answer the call. Time may go on but the commitment remains the same:To serve. To protect. To never forget.From the members of Perry Township Fire Department, we honor those who gave everything on September 11, 2001. Never Forget.Never Forgotten.Always Remembered.(Photo credit: Mike Fetscher)
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‼‼‼ Information for tomorrow, September 11th ‼‼‼With the ongoing construction on the Lloyd Expressway, we will be back at Logan's Roadhouse parking lot for our annual September 11th "to remember is to honor" display featuring our ladder truck and the American Flag. We will be utilizing two locations with help from Logan's Roadhouse and AMC Theatres. We will have multiple apparatuses on display so stop by and see us or drive by and wave. We will be setup at 7AM till approximately 6PM.(Photo Cred: Mike Fetscher)
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Kia’s Family Fun Day
Kia’s Family Fun Day was a huge success, with hundreds of community members coming out to celebrate Fire Dog Kia’s birthday and enjoy a day
Fire Truck or Treat 2025 a huge success!
Fire Truck or Treat 2025 a Success! First we would like to thank the over 3000 people that were in attendance to Fire Truck or