Fishers Fire Department

⛈️ The National Weather Service is forecasting the potential for strong to severe storms this evening.

Now is a good time to make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, including emergency alerts on your phone, weather apps, and NOAA Weather Radio.

If a Tornado Warning is issued, take shelter immediately in a basement or an interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building, away from windows.

Stay weather aware and be prepared to act if conditions change.

Update to timing and location of risks. Severe storms likely starting by early evening with all hazards possible, including damaging winds, large hail, and strong tornadoes. The corridor of greatest tornado threat includes much of the I-70 corridor including the Indianapolis Metro Area. The timing of greatest tornado threat is 8 PM to 12 AM. Have a safety plan in place and be ready to act when severe weather is imminent.

🌊 This week, Fishers Fire Department firefighters trained on parallel bank search techniques at a retention pond.

Retention ponds are artificial stormwater areas designed to collect runoff and help prevent flooding. While they may look inviting, they were not designed for recreational use and can present hidden hazards, including steep banks, sudden drop-offs, and poor visibility.

Our recommendation is to stay out of retention ponds and avoid playing near the water's edge. If you are spending time near a retention pond, remember:

✅ Wear a properly fitted life jacket when around the water
✅ Always have a buddy
✅ In an emergency, Reach or Throw, Don't Go. Use a long object or flotation device to help from shore and call 911 immediately.

Training helps prepare our crews for water emergencies, but understanding the risks around retention ponds can help prevent emergencies.

Fishers Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Bayview Court. The homeowner safely evacuated the residence. The homeowner has been displaced but is receiving support.

Fire crews contained the fire to the exterior of the home and the attic, preventing further spread.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

❤️ Seats are still available for our free CPR class on June 17 at 10 a.m.

In several recent emergencies in Fishers, bystanders made a life-saving difference by starting CPR and using an AED before first responders arrived.

You can learn these same skills.

Join us at Fishers Fire Department Headquarters (2 Municipal Drive) for a free, hands-on CPR class designed to help you feel more prepared and confident in an emergency.

You'll learn:
✅ Adult, child, and infant CPR
✅ How to use an AED
✅ How to respond to choking

No experience is needed. This class is designed for ages 12 and older and provides practical skills that could help you assist a family member, friend, neighbor, or even a stranger in need.

➡️ Register to reserve your seat: https://fishersfiredepartment.simplybook.me/v2/ /service/43

If you need assistance registering, please call 317-595-3219.

Last week, firefighters in Driver/Operator class spent time sharpening their aerial skills with Ladder 93.

Not every firefighter is qualified to drive and operate a fire apparatus. Before earning Driver/Operator certification, firefighters complete extensive training on the specialized vehicles used to serve our community.

During this training, firefighters worked on a variety of aerial skills, from apparatus inspections and setup to ladder operations and precision maneuvering. These hands-on exercises help prepare firefighters to safely operate aerial apparatus in a wide range of emergency situations.

Driver/Operator training is one of the many ways we prepare our firefighters to serve the community safely and effectively.

Prevent. Prepare. Respond. 🚒

🚒 After a great turnout on Friday, we're excited to bring more Cul-de-sac Drills to neighborhoods across Fishers this week!

Whether it's your first drill or a summer tradition, we hope you'll stop by to meet your firefighters, explore the trucks, cool off, and enjoy a summer evening with your neighbors.

📅 TONIGHT - Monday, June 15
📍 Brookston Place: Doncaster Ct & Aldenham Blvd
📍 Ashwood: Trailwood Dr & Huff Blvd

📅 Friday, June 19
📍 Boulders: Landis Blvd & Ackerley Dr
📍 Britton Falls: Mosel Ct & Merryvale St

🕖 All drills begin at 7 p.m.

Weather-related cancellations will be announced on our social media channels. ☀️💦🚒

🤿 Congratulations to Captain Robert Mayfield on an incredible achievement!

Captain Mayfield has successfully completed the rigorous coursework and training through Dive Rescue International - Public Safety to become a Public Safety SCUBA Instructor.

As only the seventh individual in Fishers Fire Department history to earn this certification, Captain Mayfield joins a distinguished group of instructors and is currently one of three Public Safety SCUBA Instructors within FFD.

He will now serve as an instructor for the Central Indiana Public Safety Dive School, helping train public safety divers from Fishers Fire Department, Fishers Police Department, Noblesville Fire Department, and Indianapolis Fire Department.

This accomplishment reflects Captain Mayfield’s dedication to professional development and his commitment to strengthening the capabilities of dive teams throughout Central Indiana.

Please join us in congratulating Captain Mayfield on this outstanding accomplishment! 👏🤿🚒

🚒 Cul-de-sac Drills are back this Friday, June 12, and we have three locations across Fishers for a fun evening with your neighborhood firefighters!

📍 Burberry Place: Tufton Place & Tufton Street
📍 Princeton Park: Rutgers Lane & Manchester Drive
📍 Brooks Park: Bucking Horse Court & Kings Horse Way

⏰ All drills begin at 7 p.m.

Bring the family, meet your firefighters, cool off, and learn a few safety tips along the way.

Weather-related cancellations will be announced on our social media channels.