CLAYPOOL — Claypool Fire Department, with a mutual aid assistance from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department, is responding to a barn fire at 735 E. CR 450S. The barn is located between Country Club Road and South Magee Road.

WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory meeting started off at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, with an introduction of all those present, including Jack Daniel and Aimee Shimasaki from Martin Riley Architects of Fort Wayne. Daniel and Shimasaki were in attendance to present preliminary schematics for the new fire station, Station 3, to be located …read more.

WARSAW — Damages have been estimated following a Sunday evening house fire on Jefferson Street, Warsaw. According to Warsaw-Wayne Fire Chief Michael Brubaker, damages are approximately $35,000 and the cause was determined to be accidental. Firefighters were called to the scene when callers reported smoke coming from an upstairs window of a single-family rental house at 413 W. Jefferson …read more.

WARSAW — A fire that occurred in a local car wash Monday, Jan. 25, has been determined accidental. The fire occurred Monday afternoon at Key West Car Wash, 2870 Frontier Drive, Warsaw. A pickup truck in one of the bays caught fire. Warsaw Wayne Fire Territory Chief Michael Brubaker confirmed nobody was injured. Damages have not yet …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a report of a fire at Key West Car Wash, 2870 Frontier Drive, Warsaw.

WARSAW — It was a unanimous decision by the Warsaw Board of Works to choose a local vendor over a $6,191.32 savings on the purchase of four 2016 Chevrolet police vehicles. The decision was made Friday morning, Jan. 15, at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. The three-member board however, didn’t jump at …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Fire Department, with a full assist from Milford Fire Department, along with the ladder truck from Warsaw/Wayne Fire Territory, are at the scene of an attic fire. At approximately 2:30 a.m. today, Jan. 7, the fire department was initially notified of smoke in the attic at 308 E. Van Buren Street. Firefighters …read more.

WARSAW — The official tornado siren test around 11:40 a.m. today was a success with all three sirens activating on command from the Kosciusko County Dispatch Center. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and the fire chief’s office expresses sincere appreciation to the public for allowing the disruption. Fire Chief Michael Wilson stated the next level of emergency …read more.

WARSAW — A bad blower fan on an air handling unit set off an alarm and sent Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory to North Pointe Cinemas, 1060 Mariners Drive, on Christmas Day, disrupting the enjoyment of hundreds of movie goers. The alarm was received at 7:05 p.m. The theatre reportedly had a full house. The cinema was …read more.

WARSAW — Repairs and installation of a new tornado siren at Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station 1, 109 E. Main St., and Station 2, 2204 E. Center St., has been completed. The completion necessitates a test of the sirens, including the one on the west end of the city. Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Chief Michael Wilson states …read more.

WARSAW — A suspect has been arrested by Warsaw Police in connection to two suspicious fires at Valley Forge Apartments, 3100 Frontage Road, Warsaw. Two fires at the complex were reported within less than 24 hours. Joshua Thomas Hensley, 19, 2100 Frontage Road, Warsaw, was arrested at 3:43 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, by Warsaw Officer …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police along with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory are investigating a fire at Valley Forge Laundromat. According to a police report filed Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, the cause of that fire is being investigated as possibly arson. The fire call was received at approximately 7:54 p.m. Wednesday evening. Firefighters were still at the …read more.

WARSAW — The repairs for the tornado sirens within the city of Warsaw at the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station 1, 109 E. Main St., along with the installation of the new tornado siren at Station 2, 2204 E. Center St., has been completed. Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Chief Michael Wilson states with the installation and repair, …read more.

WARSAW — Numerous county organizations and community members visited Martin’s Supermarket, located on Mariner’s Drive, Warsaw, not only for their Saturday morning shopping but to give back to the community. The Morales family have been attending the annual, live Toys For Tots drive as volunteers for approximately 27 years according to Officer Dave Morales of …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory would like to remind everyone to check their smoke detectors and confirm the home is ready for the approaching winter season.

WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory would like to inform our citizens that we will be making some improvements to our existing tornado warning system over the next few weeks. We will be completing a needed repair to the existing tornado siren located at WWFT Station 1, as well as installing a new siren at …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — With Halloween around the corner, local emergency workers are providing tips to ensure the safety of adults and children alike. Though we often think of making sure children are safe from harmful candies and individuals, we rarely consider the fire risks involved with decorations and flammable. The following are a few Halloween …read more.

WARSAW — No one seemed to mind to wait in line to experience the zip line, leave a hand print on a city snow plow, take a ride in an REMC bucket truck, or pick up goodies handed out by the various organizations. The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s annual Family Safety Day was another huge success …read more.

WARSAW — What do you have planned for your family on Saturday, Sept. 12? What if you could tell the kids they will performing surgery for the first time, flying through the air on a zip line, or looking down at Center Lake from 50 feet high?

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.

Due to a lack of a quorum on Tuesday, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory postponed it’s April monthly meeting. The fire territory board meeting has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, April 13, in the city council chambers. The meeting is open to the public.

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 Fire Territory responded to a working fire in a restroom at RR Donnelley, 2801 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, at 6:04 p.m. Thursday. The fire was contained to the restroom and extinguished. Fire units were on the scene for approximately three hours. Assisting departments were Winona Lake Fire, Multi-Township EMS, Claypool and Pierceton fire …read more.

At a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Kosciusko County Commissioners approved a number of board and department head appointments for 2015. Those appointments are as follows: [table id=2 /] Additionally, Kosciusko Emergency Management Director Ed Rock appointed Ron Truex to the Emergency Management Advisory Council. All of the above appointments were approved with a …read more.

A small fire at the Warsaw Community Public Library ignited when plastic was left on a hot stove. Firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory were called to the library at about 11:30 a.m. today. Fortunately, the only damage caused was to the stove and food, although the library did fill with smoke.  

Greater Warsaw Cooperative Preschool visited the Warsaw Fire Station No. 1 last week to learn about fire safety. The students learned about what they can do to help prevent fires, safety measures if a fire occurs, and at school the students practiced Stop, Drop and Roll.

The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory is thanking RR Donnelley for the recent donation of two foam trailers. The two trailers are a much needed asset to fight Class B fires in Warsaw and the surrounding area. Class B fires involve anything that boils, such as a liquid or a fuel.

Pierceton firefighters responded to a report of an electrical fire at 204 W. Walnut St., at about 11:45 a.m. today. Although a full assist from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory was called for, the fire was under control within minutes. According to county records, the home is owned by Donald and Linda Chilson of Reed City, Mich. …read more.

In 2013, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory invested $25,000 to bring First Responder level firefighters to the Emergency Medical Technician level. The department is now at the EMT and Advanced EMT skill level and plans for the future are to maintain firefighters at least at the EMT level. In keeping with the requirements, the department must …read more.

At about 9:49 p.m. Friday, Warsaw Police responded to the area of Central Park after a male subject called 911 to report that his sister had been shot. Central Park quickly became the center of the search area where police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies, Multi-Township EMS and a rescue unit from the Warsaw-Wayne Fire …read more.

Due to the heavy snow fall experienced this year in the city of Warsaw, the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory will start to shovel out fire hydrants in local neighborhoods. WWTFT Fire Chief Mike Brubaker said, “This is a very large task for us to complete by ourselves. If you have a hydrant close to your …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Warsaw Fire Department were called to a car accident at the Marathon gas station located in the Marsh parking lot on Buffalo Street. According to Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s Aaron Bolinger, officials discovered that a driver had struck an electric transformer at the location. NIPSCO has arrived at the scene and repairs …read more.

A fryer fire at the Lake Street location of Penguin Point restaurant sent firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory to the restaurant at about 9:25 a.m. this morning. Only one employee was in the building when the fire was reported and escaped unharmed. Fire officials reported the fire was quickly extinguished and the gas to …read more.

The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7, was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The meeting will now be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, in council chambers at Warsaw City Hall.  

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory was called at 7:06 a.m. this morning to the scene of an attic fire at 614 W. Market St., Warsaw. Firefighters arriving at the single family residence observed light smoke coming from the roofline of the home. Winona Lake was called for an engine assist and Leesburg Fire Department was called for …read more.

Warsaw’s Board of Public Works and Safety this morning opted not to negotiate with the owner of Eastgate Apartments on a $23,238 sewage bill. The matter first came to the B.O.W. in October after Gerald Kozuch received a letter from Mary Lou Plummer of the Warsaw Wastewater office noting the apartment complex he owns has …read more.

Claypool Fire Chief Bob Haines said a chimney fire at a rural Warsaw home Monday night was the result of built up creosote. The small fire was reported just before 9 p.m. Monday at 4494 S. County Farm Rd. The home, owned by Gordon Vanator, sustained less than $1,000 in damages. Firefighters from Claypool and …read more.

The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory will be testing its tornado sirens in the city limits at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3. Since the relocation of the downtown siren from the former city hall building on Market Street to Warsaw Fire Department Station 1, a problem was identified and has since been repaired. To assure it is …read more.

[weaver_youtube Cf3YTD5dyFI rel=0] Members of the Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Multi-Township EMS were called to Kmart in Warsaw where a bomb threat was called in at approximately 5:54 p.m. All stores and businesses in the Lake Village Shopping Center were evacuated at the time of the threat and parking lot barricades were established …read more.

Firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory were called to extricate two people from a single vehicle crash on U.S. 30 east of Warsaw just before 10 p.m. Wednesday. The accident involved one vehicle that had driven off of U.S. 30 and rolled over into the ditch on the north side of the highway. Three people …read more.

Pete and Cheryl Paseka of Warsaw filed formal complaints against Multi-Township EMS, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Indiana State Police following a Sept. 7 incident at their home which they claim MTEMS medics disregarded the law and the couple’s civil rights. The Pasekas attended the MTEMS board of directors meeting Wednesday where they were offered the …read more.

[weaver_youtube i4CEM5SygAw rel=0] Brandon Allen, center, was sworn in as the newest member of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Two promotions in the Warsaw Police Department were noted and a Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighter was sworn in during Friday’s regular meeting of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. Brandon Allen, the newest full-time firefighter …read more.

[weaver_youtube F4a8mKju27E rel=0] People of all ages flocked to Center Lake Park today for the sixth annual Play It Safe Family Safety Day hosted by Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and KREMC. The event, which saw over 3,000 people last year, featured hands-on learning activities, presentations, games and make-and-tells free of charge to participants. The event truly was …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.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station 1 will be getting some much needed repairs thanks to a vote by the Warsaw Board of Works and Public Safety. Station 1, located on Main Street in downtown Warsaw, is in need of a new roof and new exterior siding – repairs that are expected to cost at least $84,650. …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNOodsNUfhk] With the city’s blessing, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory recently donated no longer used fire gear to a new Fire Rescue 1 class at Warsaw Community High School. The first year class, which provides students basic training on firefighting, has 18 student members who, by the end of the school year, could all receive …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.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lQIc0YGuE0] Members of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory investigate the cause of a fire that destroyed one local business and damaged two others.(Photo by Alyssa Richardson) Members of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Warsaw Police Department are still investigating the cause of a weekend fire that destroyed one local business and damaged two others. The fire …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Brubaker wants to keep homeowners insurance as low as possible and that will likely mean some changes and improvements for the fire service. During Monday night’s regular meeting of the Warsaw Common Council, Brubaker presented the 1995 and 2005 ISO ratings for the department. Insurance Service Office ratings are determined …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-Wayne Fire Territory is asking the public to make a small investment for a potentially life-saving measure. Jeremy Williams, public education coordinator for WWFT, says the fire department for several years has been making reflective address signs, but it’s still a service many residents are not yet aware of. The signs are also something that …read more.

The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory is moving toward becoming an EMT trained department to provide a higher level of care to those with medical issues or for those who become victims in accidents or fires. During this morning’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, Warsaw Fire Chief Mike Brubaker said the state requirements over the …read more.

Working under a midnight deadline, the Warsaw Common Council came to a consensus Monday night to make budget cuts that would keep city taxes from rising and hold the tax levy at the same rate as 2012. In work sessions earlier Monday afternoon, council members discussed what could be cut from the city’s budget. Tonight, …read more.

With the blessing of the Warsaw Board of Works and Public Safety, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory will serve as a host for dive training classes in 2013. Warsaw Fire Chief Mike Brubaker asked for the board’s blessing to host five classes locally that will be taught by Dive Rescue International. “My goal is that we be …read more.

On Friday, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety gave the initial approving vote for the purchase of new air packs and air cylinders for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. That vote, however, was contingent upon the approval of the Warsaw Common Council. Scott air packs This evening, in a brief regular meeting of the …read more.

Two firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory returned to much fanfare early Friday morning after assisting East Coast residents before and after Hurricane Sandy. Lt. Nate Iden and Battalion Chief Aaron Bolinger both worked in areas around Ventnor and Barneget, New Jersey. Batallion Chief Bolinger compared the storm to weather common to Indiana. “The storm …read more.

The Warsaw Common Council will have the final vote on a $239,740 purchase for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, but the request was given the initial nod of approval by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today. Fire chief Mike Brubaker is asking to purchase new air packs and air bottles for the department. …read more.

While Warsaw Common Council looks to make approximately a half million dollars in budget cuts for 2013, there was a bright spot. Mayor Joe Thallemer, just back from the annual conference of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, announced the overall increase for the medical trust was only 7.5 percent and, with the changes …read more.

Play It Safe Family Safety Day has become one of Warsaw’s largest events and it’s slated to happen again this year on Saturday, Sept. 8. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Warsaw’s Central Park and Center Lake Pavilion, the safety oriented one-day festival is more than just a fun time – it’s an opportunity …read more.

The public is welcome to join in the festivities as the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory celebrates 100 years of service. As part of Warsaw’s July 6 First Fridays event, the fire department will be hosting a hog roast and other festivities beginning at 5 p.m. at Warsaw Fire Station One, 109 E. Main St. There will be a charge …read more.