MILFORD — It should come as no surprise the COVID-19 pandemic is placing additional burdens on emergency responders. Less widely known is fire departments across the nation were already facing difficulties as a result of falling volunteer rosters and rising equipment costs. The Lakeland area is no exception. In the last 20 years, the numbers …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council shot down the hopes of the Tippecanoe Township Trustee and board for the formation of a fire territory at a special meeting held 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Council members David Waliczek and Dan Thystrup voted no while Council President Lisa Strombeck abstained. Thinking they were attending an …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Representing the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department, Deputy Chief Chris Francis appeared before the North Webster Town Council during the meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the North Webster Community Center. He presented an overview of the department noting the main problem is a lack of personnel. A common problem with all …read more.

SYRACUSE — At 9:41 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, Turkey Creek Fire Territory was called to a residential structure fire at 203 W. Boston St., Syracuse. The caller reported flames on the second floor of the wood-framed structure, which was built in the 1920s. All occupants were reportedly evacuated from the house at the time of the initial call.

NORTH WEBSTER — According to first responders at the scene, the fire was reportedly started by someone using a propane torch inside the motorhome as they were conducting maintenance. The vehicle, an older model Holiday Rambler motorhome, appeared to be a total loss.

NORTH WEBSTER — Local employees and volunteers of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services were celebrated with a dinner and awards recently. The event was held at the Tippecanoe Township Building.

NORTH WEBSTER — Students at North Webster Elementary School enjoyed a visit Friday, Oct. 2, from the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department.

A trip to sunny Mexico was the theme of the 2015 North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce awards dinner Monday evening at the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. The dinner is held annually to recognize leaders of the community and promote community spirit. The award winners were Person of the Year Steve Ward, Large …read more.

It was several years in the discussion and planning stages before the reality of North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department had its first full-time fire chief. Jeremy Likens became full time officially the first of April. “I’m the first one in history,” stated Likens who is not only the first full time fire chief, but also the first full-time firefighter …read more.