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Zionsville's Own James VanGorder Named Indiana's Fire Chief of the Year

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Published on September 21, 2025
Zionsville's Own James VanGorder Named Indiana's Fire Chief of the YearSource: Facebook/Zionsville Fire Department

Zionsville Fire Chief James VanGorder has been named the Fire Chief of the Year (Career) for the State of Indiana. The award was presented at the Indiana Fire and EMS Leadership Conference, an annual event recognizing achievements in firefighting and emergency services.

According to the Zionsville Fire Department’s Facebook page, the honor reflects the work of all members of the department. In his statement, Chief VanGorder thanked the department’s personnel for their dedication to public safety.

This award highlights VanGorder’s career and the work of the Zionsville Fire Department. VanGorder reiterated their commitment to protecting the community and acknowledged the collective efforts of the team.