WARSAW — Winona Lake resident Tim Hunt was presented with a plaque at a special ceremony held at Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station No. 2 on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  Hunt has been showing up at the fire station every Tuesday for the past four and a half years. “He’s been coming in — he’s always wanted …read more.

WARSAW — Miles Waters officially became a firefighter with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Friday morning, Sept. 16. Waters, who completed his probationary period, was sworn in as a full time firefighter during the Warsaw Board of Works meeting.

Replacement of the tornado siren at Warsaw-Wane Township Fire Station 2, and replacement of the roof at that same station, was approved by members of the WWTF Protection Territory board Tuesday evening, Aug. 4.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer introduced his new appointment for fire chief of the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory at its monthly meeting today, Tuesday, Aug. 4. Mike Wilson was appointed to succeed Mike Brubaker as chief. Wilson previously served on the Warsaw Fire Department for almost 21 years as assistant chief and fire …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Fire Chief Mike Bubaker has resigned his position of chief, due to his reduced passion for the administrative functions of the job. Brubaker will remain in the position of chief until a replacement is hired. He is additionally planning on remaining on the fire department. City of Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer announced …read more.

“We still do not know the cause,” stated Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Brubaker on a fire that destroyed the home of David and Nancy Wilson, 960 N. Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw, Wednesday. “Due to the partial collapse of the roof, we are going to have to take our time.” Warsaw Fire Department was called …read more.

Agreements with Consolidated Fleet Services and FireCatt Precision Service Testing were approved at the monthly meeting of the Warsaw- Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory Board on Monday. CFS will be performing the required annual inspection of the department’s ladder truck at a cost of $945. This test must be completed yearly to comply with NFPA …read more.

The second reading of an ordinance to establish a hazardous material response fund and schedule of charges for services provided by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory was approved 5-1 Monday evening by the Warsaw Common Council. This applies mainly to motor carriers traveling through the city/township. Elaine Call was the sole council member against the fund. …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory advisory board members took the oath of office Monday in the board’s first meeting of the year. Sworn in for another year’s term were Sheila Burner,  Joseph Streeter and Diane Quance. Gordon Nash was absent and will be sworn in at the February meeting. Shirley Fetrow was also appointed recording …read more.

A desire to deliver equal service to all residents of Warsaw and Wayne Township is becoming a reality. The Warsaw/Wayne Fire Territory was formed in 2009 and all residents serviced by the fire territory are paying the same tax rate. But response time to the southern part of the township can take up to nine …read more.

There couldn’t have been a better way to end the last regular meeting of the year, of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety, than to swear in a new police officer. Phil Hawks, who has completed his probationary time, was sworn in as the newest Warsaw Police officer at the start of Friday …read more.

“Dirt work” will soon begin on the site of what will be Warsaw Fire Station No. 3, located on CR 200 South, just west of Warsaw Community Church. (Photo by Alyssa Richardson) An $11,200 contract for engineering services was approved this morning, paving the way for Warsaw Fire Station No. 3 to become a reality. …read more.

Discussion on the downtown tornado siren continued with the Warsaw Common Council Monday night where, by unanimous vote, the decision was made to relocate it to Warsaw Fire Station 1. The siren is currently located on the former Warsaw City Hall on Market Street where it is unmanned. According to Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory Chief …read more.

The cost to move the downtown tornado siren from the old city hall building to Warsaw Fire Station 1 was given the nod of approval by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today, but not after a good discussion, and the decision is not final. After the city moved its headquarters to the …read more.

As temperatures warm up around Kosciusko County and flowers begin to bloom, many will begin journeying off their couches and into the fresh air again. Though there are several activities to enjoy with families and friends outdoors, the gathering around a warm fire on a cool spring night is always a favorite option. Toasting marshmallows …read more.

When fire departments assist other departments at fires, accidents or other incidents it’s done with a handshake and a pat on the back. So says Mike Brubaker, chief for Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Brubaker, a representative of Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s District 2, addressed both the Warsaw Common Council and the Winona Lake Town Council …read more.

The Warsaw Board of Works and Public Safety moved to approve an agreement today that will provide new hire testing services for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. According to WWFT Chief Mike Brubaker, the test will allow the fire department to administer a standardized test through an outside proctor. The test will then be graded and …read more.

Today the Warsaw Board of Works and Public Safety passed Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Fire Chief Michael Brubaker‘s proposal to donate no longer used fire equipment to young firefighters in training. The equipment – comprised of ladders, fire hoses and other materials – will be donated to the Firefighter I class at Warsaw Community High School’s …read more.

In memory of her late husband, Joan Kizer and her family and friends pitched in to purchase an automated external defibrillator for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Today, the AED unit was presented to the WWFT. “I’m certain Jack would be pleased with this tribute to his memory,” said Joan Kizer in making the presentation to …read more.

Warsaw and Winona Lake Fire Departments respond to a fire located in Merrywood Trailer Court in Warsaw. According to Warsaw Fire Chief Mike Brubaker, the fire began in a trailer located on lot 5. Though the cause of the fire is still under investigation, Brubaker said it appears the fire began in a bedroom. Smoke …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki7p8ocBUWs]   The regular monthly meeting of the Warsaw Common Council began Monday with the recognition of two long-time volunteers of the Warsaw Community Development Corporation. Mark Dobson, executive director of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce, presented plaques to Jean Ann Dennie and Stephanie Salyer for their years of volunteerism and dedication to …read more.