Vernon Township Fire Department held its Public Safety Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Halloween at 600 Vitality Drive in Fortville. It was a public-safety event.
Activities in Fortville
A preview from greenfieldreporter.com outlined activities planned for the morning.
The morning's program included activities for visitors.
Trucks, Trails and a Farmers Market on Vitality Drive
Activities for Visitors The event also featured activities for visitors.
A blood drive was also part of the morning's lineup of family activities and public-safety outreach.
The Fire Territory’s Broader Role
The Vernon Township Fire Department says its two stations respond to medical calls, vehicle crashes, structure fires, hazardous-material incidents, technical rescues and public-assistance needs. Its EMS Division provides both Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support services, according to the department and its EMS Division. The Daily Reporter reported that the department developed over several years, including the addition of a new station in 2019 and the formation of Vernon Township Fire Protection Territory in 2020, incorporating the previous departments in Fortville and McCordsville.
A Planned 2025 Event in Vernon Township
Public Safety Day was planned for the township the previous year, with the event scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 4 at 602 Vitality Drive in Fortville, as the Greenfield Reporter's report noted at the time. That 2025 event was expected to feature vendors, a medical helicopter, a vehicle-extrication demonstration, a blood drive and car-seat safety checks, according to The Daily Reporter, continuing a pattern of hands-on programming aimed at giving residents a chance to interact directly with local first responders.
