City of Terre Haute Fire Department

The THFD has a staff of approximately 150 firefighters specializing in fire suppression, technical & water rescue, HazMat, ALS EMS, and fire prevention.

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B Shift is on scene of a Residential Structure Fire around the 1400 block of South 21st Street.

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Today the Terre Haute Fire Department welcomed 11 new recruits. Mayor Duke Bennett swore them in at 10:30 am. These recruits will be hard at work starting a 4-month training academy tomorrow morning.
THFD would like to welcome Recruit Class 2023.

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Firefighters made an extremely quick knockdown on a pair of residences on South 8th Street tonite. THFD still on scene so please steer clear of S. 8th between Oak & Crawford streets.

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Firefighters put a quick 3-4 minute knockdown on this fire today at Greenwood Manor. No extension to other apartments other than smoke & water. Everyone is safe with no injuries which is what we want to always hear. Some residents & pets were displaced and are being assisted.

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Happy Retirement Captain Brad Stott. Today is Captain Stott's last shift after 31 years of honorable service. Enjoy your well earned Retirement!!

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When it comes to EMS response, we get the quickest, most qualified EMS personnel to the scene as fast as we can to start life-saving measures. You can always feel safe knowing that your Terre Haute Fire Dept has close to 100 of the 150 firefighters Cross-trained as Paramedics.

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THFD made 13,396 emergency responses in 2022

Many of these emergency runs are tiered responses. This means that more than one apparatus responds at a time. This is obvious when it comes to structures fires. We need as many firefighters as we can on those scenes.

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Happy Retirement Captain Mike Morrison. Captain Morrison spent 32 1/2 years on the Terre Haute Fire Department. Today is officially his very last day. Best wishes in your Retirement!

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A-Shift currently operating on a residential structure fire in the area of 23rd & Sycamore.

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The fire is currently under investigation.

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THFD crews are currently on scene of a structure fire at 23rd and Locust Streets. Please avoid the area as our crews continue to work. We will provide updates as they become available.

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Thankfully all Ladder 5 Crew members are safe and no bystanders were injured. It was a little rough on the Truck though. Ladder 5 was taken out of service for inspection and crew are utilizing our Reserve Ladder Truck.

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Proud of our @TerreHauteFire brothers and sisters. Great job Engine 2! #makeadifference https://t.co/n02QL87Y65

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The difference between an open door and a closed door can be life or death. https://t.co/DjnDwvTIpZ

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Keeping our brothers and sister safe so we can better protect our community. https://t.co/7YmdV8361v

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Please remember to stay hydrated!!

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Please avoid the Honey Creek Parkway area as crew are currently battling a commercial structure fire.