Indianapolis police and firefighters to play in annual Hoops and Heroes basketball game

Indianapolis police and firefighters will meet on the basketball court for the 8th Annual Hoops and Heroes basketball game this weekend. The Indianapolis Fire Department is looking to defend its title after winning last year’s action-packed game. According to a news release, authorities said, “This year’s event will feature a thrilling basketball game between members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) and the Indianapolis Firefighters, providing an opportunity for friendly competition while supporting survivors of domestic violence.” IMPD is especially passionate about bringing awareness to domestic violence. Police said their own Officer Kim Carmack was murdered in 2014 by her ex-husband after enduring six years of domestic violence. This is why DV resources will be available at the game.
WISH-TV CW 8 Indianapolis

New York City firefighters train at South Bend’s River Rescue School

VIDEO: The New York City Fire Department has arrived in South Bend, where they’re training right here in the city. The FDNY is working side-by-side with South Bend Fire’s River Rescue School to prepare for water-related emergencies. The team actually visits annually to train in South Bend. The teams performed various drills, including one with two people trapped in a car in the water and one person on top of the car. “This particular one is with the New York City Fire Department. They come here to learn advance so far our skills that they’re required to know for their special operations command group, which is includes rescue companies, squad companies, special operations companies that are within the city of New York and part of their New York City taskforce,” said Captain Brent VanBrauene, with the South Bend Fire Indiana River Rescue School.
WNDU-TV NBC 16 South Bend

Firefighter/Paramedic of the Year recognized at Terre Haute Fire Department Dinner

The Terre Haute Fire Department recognized the efforts of multiple members of their organization during their annual recognition and commendation dinner. Among the awards given out were the Firefighter of the Year and Paramedic of the Year. Taking home Firefighter of the Year was Terre Haute Fire Captain Jason Kane. Paramedic of the Year went to firefighter Scott Mellenthin. The event is the 17th annual dinner for the THFD, and was opened by remarks from Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun. A Union Hospital Trauma Award was given to Jeremy Jones for his actions during a mass casualty incident in December of 2023. Additionally, retired firefighter Richard Gallagher was recognized with the John Feuquay Lifetime Achievement Award. The dinner was sponsored by First Financial Bank.
WTWO-TV NBC 2 Terre-Haute

3 departments battle Fort Wayne house fire, 3 cats killed

Part of a southwest side house was left charred and smoldering after a fire Wednesday. Fire crews responded to the home on Hadley Road between Illinois and Bass roads Wednesday shortly after 6 P.M. The Allen County Sheriff’s Department issued a mobile push notification warning residents to avoid the area, and several firefighters were spotted at the house on Hadley Road. WANE 15 arrived at the scene and saw the house had significant fire damage to the garage, and light trails of smoke could still be seen coming from the structure. It took crews approximately 25 minutes to extinguish the fire. According to the WCFPD Fire Chief the garage was total loss while the home sustained heavy smoke and heat damage. A WANE 15 viewer also captured photos showing a large cloud of smoke in the sky coming from the house.
WANE-TV CBS 15 Fort Wayne