Imagine it’s the middle of the night and everyone in your house is asleep. Somehow a fire starts. The fire is initially flameless, but smoldering and producing think toxic smoke. The flames and heat are doubling approximately every minute. A few...
Portage Fire Department
Portage Fire Department to Host Open House
Come to the Fire Prevention Open House and see the firefighters at work. There will be games, Water Rescue Team demonstration, fire engines and trucks, ambulance/rescues, station tours and food! The open house will be held Saturday, October 1, 2011...
Learn About Bicycle Safety with the Portage Fire Department
Portage Fire Department is hosting a Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Day to promote bicycle safety and general safety. The event will be May 21, 2011 at Willowcreek Middle School in the East Parking Lot, 5962 Central Avenue and will run from 9-12. We hope...
Portage Firefighters Thanks Public with Annual Ball
The Portage Fire Department is hosting their Annual Ball this Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Duneland Falls Banquet Hall, located on State Road 149. The doors will open at 7 pm. $20 per person or $35 per couple includes DJ, dancing, and all...
Portage Fire Department Needs Residents Help in Clearing Hydrants
The Portage Fire Department is requesting your help! Due to the unusually high amounts of snowfall, your fire fighters have been locating and digging out fire hydrants in the city. The City of Portage has 785 public owner hydrants and another 244...
When the Clocks Fall Back We’ll Check Your Smoke Detector
On November 6th from 4 to 7 pm, when we fall back an hour, Portage Fire, in cooperation with J.J.'s Pizza, assists in the delivery of your pizza and we will check your smoke detector. If your detector works you will receive a coupon for a one...
Fire Department Open House and Fire Prevention Week
The Portage Fire Department will be hosting its annual Fire Station Open House on Saturday October 2, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Station 1, 3401 Swanson Rd. Please join Portage Fire Department in celebrating Fire Prevention Week. This is a...
Portage Fire Department is Accepting Applications for Firefighters
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE A MINIMUM OF AN INDIANA CERTIFIED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN AT THE TIME OF HIRE. PER THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE IAFF LOCAL 3151 ALL NEW EMPLOYEES SHALL BE ENROLLED IN OR COMPLETE AN INDIANA CERTIFIED...