Public Education
The Vernon Township Fire Department welcomes the public to visit us or request a presentation. Our goal is to make the community as safe as possible. The department will visit schools, businesses, neighborhood associations, churches, or any group that is interested in learning more about fire and injury prevention. If we are not able to provide the resources or information you need, we will assist in locating someone who can.
The Vernon Township Fire Department believes that public education is an important part of public safety. Most emergencies we respond to are preventable in nature. With proper education, you can learn to protect your family, home, and business.
The VTFD provides education opportunities at the fire station as well as at your school or business. If your group is interested in a presentation or a visit, please email josh.earl@vernonfire.us to schedule.
Support Community CPR Classes
Thanks to a grant received in 2020 from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), the Vernon Township Fire Department has acquired equipment to offer CPR classes to the community.
This vital funding for the IDHS Foundation comes from the sale of "Secure Indiana" license plates. These plates help support critical public safety initiatives throughout Indiana.
You can help continue this support. The next time you renew your vehicle's license plate, consider requesting a First Responders license plate, purchasing one online, or making a direct donation.
If you're interested in taking a CPR course, please contact kiely.culberson@vernontwpfirehc.gov to schedule.
Training
Training that conveys new information, reinforces existing skills, and addresses advances in the delivery of fire and emergency services is provided to personnel through the Training and EMS Divisions. These two divisions work together to provide training on an annual basis that includes, but is not limited to, emergency medial services (both at the basic and advanced levels), fire suppression, hazardous materials, technical rescue, firefighter survival, search and rescue, vehicle extraction, and apparatus fundamentals.