Evansville Fire District
Our History
The Evansville Fire District was established in 1874 to provide organized fire protection to the city of Evansville and surrounding townships. What began as a small group of dedicated volunteers has grown into a professional department serving thousands of residents.
Over the decades we've expanded to include emergency medical response, technical rescue, hazardous materials awareness, and community education programs.
Today we operate from Evansville Station in Evansville with a fleet of modern apparatus and a dedicated team of volunteer and paid-on-call personnel.
Our Mission
"To protect the lives and property of the residents and visitors of the Evansville Fire District through professional emergency response, fire prevention, and community education."
— Evansville Fire District Mission Statement
Our Services
Structure fires, vehicle fires, wildland/grass fires, and mutual aid to neighboring departments.
Certified first responders and EMTs provide life-saving care while ambulance is en route.
Trained rescue technicians with hydraulic tools for extrication at traffic accidents.
Initial response and scene control for hazardous materials incidents, coordinating with county HazMat.
School programs, smoke detector installation, fire safety inspections, and community outreach.
Formal mutual aid agreements with Rock County departments to ensure coverage and resource sharing.
Fleet
The Evansville Community Fire District operates a modern fleet to handle any emergency in our response area.
Pumper / First Attack Engine — Primary structural firefighting apparatus
Water Tender — Rural water supply support for areas without hydrant access
Leadership
Our Team
The dedicated men and women of the Evansville Fire District — volunteer and paid-on-call firefighters who serve their community with pride.
