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).
March 14th is Fire Dog Kia’s birthday AND Pi Day so…
We’re partnering with Be Happy Pie Company to raise money in the most delicious way! Just click below and select your pies and check out. All the pies are $28 per 10-inch deep dish pie.
We will notify you when the pies are ready for pick up at PTFD.
Order online March 14–March 28.
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!
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TKE's hosting a car smash at University of Southern Indiana today and we're here to assist them to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Happy Telecommunicators week! We appreciate you all so much.
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Dry conditions and Fires don’t mix well, please refrain from burning this Sunday.
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‼️🚧 Another road closure on the westside🚧‼️Boehne Camp Road - South of the Lloyd up to Pearl Drive is now closed for approximately 30 days
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‼️ New road closures for the west side ‼️ Broadway Ave - between Posey County Line Rd and Old Mt. Vernon Rd. Closed until August 7th.Schutte Rd - south of the Lloyd to Stellar Dr. Closed for approximately 14 days.
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Apply for Part Time Position
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
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
2025 Brings Historic Start
Perry Township Fire Department Off to a Record-Breaking Start in 2025 2025 is shaping up to be one of the busiest—and most impactful—years in Perry
2024 Awards Dinner
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Fire Truck or Treat 2024
WOW! It’s the first word said when anyone talks about our first-ever Fire Truck or Treat event. We were hoping we’d at least get 300
Ice Rescue at USI Lake
When the temperatures dropped into the single digits in January 2024, it gave us the perfect chance to train on ice rescue. With the temperature