Firefighters credited with saving Hancock County horse
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Sugar Creek Township and Buck Creek Township fire departments worked together to lift the horse out of a creek.
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BCTFD has the following trucks:![]()
8 ambulances (with a new one on the way)![]()
3 fire engines![]()
1 tanker![]()
1 ladder truck![]()
2 grass trucks![]()
1 rescue/tsu![]()
1 battalion truck![]()
2 chief SUVs
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The amount of square feet of warehouses in Buck Creek Township has grown exponentially in the last 5 years. 650k sq foot building here, 2.2m sq foot building there. A drive through the township reveals just how much the landscape has changed. Not only does this present complications for the increase in population, it creates a unique complication in the event of a fire situation.
More big buildings planned in western part of the county
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HANCOCK COUNTY -- Developers have plans for yet more large buildings in the western part of the county. One wants to expand its business park with several more structures while another is drafting a plan amid strong resistance from neighboring property owners. Carmel-based Lauth Group is looking to....
ANXIETY MOUNTS: Fire chief points with alarm to rising number of runs
www.greenfieldreporter.com
HANCOCK COUNTY — The high volume of emergency runs in the western part of the county is nothing new, but officials with the Buck Creek Township Fire Department are increasingly at wits’ end over how to handle the growing number of calls. They say without immediate financial assistance to hire mo...
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On a typical residence fire, BCTFD Staff respond in the following fashion.![]()
1 Engine with 4 staff![]()
1 Engine with 3 staff![]()
1 Ladder with 1 staff if in an area with a hydrant or Tanker if an area without a hydrant.![]()
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Here are the roles of the BCTFD staff.![]()
2 Engineers - They drive the fire truck, run the pump, connect the incoming water supply hoses and get gear out for the suppression crews.![]()
1 Command - This is typically the officer of one of the engines. Their job is to assess the scene, direct resources, be a single point of contact for dispatch. They are ultimately the one responsible for the overall scene management.![]()
1 Tanker Operator - This individual is responsible for giving water from the tanker to the engines during the initial attack. If a prolonged incident, they will setup a dump tank (think portable above ground pool) so the engine can siphon that water. They will shuttle back and forth to a hydrant.![]()
4 Firefighting - These crews are responsible for initial attack and control of the fire. This includes pulling hoses from the engines and entering the structure. They are also responsible for searching and rescuing victims. They will also work to secure utilities as time allows.![]()
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The above scenario is standard when all of our units are in service and fully staffed. Mutual aid resources are also instrumental in assisting our staff in ensuring safe operations on the fire ground.
We wish Adam the best and look forward to his safe return. He and his family are in our prayers.
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BCTFD is taking pre-applications for the following:![]()
Part Time Civilian Paramedic or FF/Paramedic ($18/hr)![]()
Fill out the pre-application online at: forms.gle/5qUgNxzHBVFFHGB19![]()
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18 Years of age![]()
Have a valid drivers license![]()
Must be able to pass a drug screen![]()
No felony criminal record![]()
Current Indiana EMT Certification or Paramedic Licensure![]()
Current Indiana Firefighter I/II Certification (Civilian Paramedic exempt)![]()
Must have current CPR![]()
Must have current ACLS/PALS certification![]()
The objective of this process is to create a list for part time/non-benefited positions. We currently have PRN Part time and Dedicated Part time day/night (12hrs on 60hrs off) available.
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When you call BCTFD for an EMS call, you will typically get 4 staff members. 2 staff the district engine and 2 staff the district ambulance for the call.![]()
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Of those 4 staff, at least 1 is typically a paramedic, able to administer Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills if necessary.![]()
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If additional manpower is needed, the on scene crews can request our other firehouse respond with the appropriate apparatus.