Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department

02/24/2026

Why does a fire truck respond with an ambulance?

It’s a question we hear often.

When you call 911 for a medical emergency, multiple units may be dispatched to ensure the fastest possible response and the highest level of care.

Our department likes to respond with the ambulance on every medical call to ensure the fastest care possible. In some cases, the transporting ambulance that is responding may have an extended estimated time of arrival, depending on where they are responding from.

In many cases, our firefighters may arrive first on scene and can start patient assessment and provide basic care and basic life support treatments prior to arrival of the transporting ambulance.

This set up and our partner ship with our local ambulance provider, allows for a quicker response to provide direct patient care quickly, efficiently, and with the right resources from the start.

If you are interested in joining a growing department, we are always looking for more firefighters and EMT’s. To apply, fill out an online application by visiting our website: poseyvolfire.com or email Chief Barnard: poseyvolfire@gmail.com.

02/23/2026

This afternoon, our old firehouse was transformed into a training ground as our department hosted a search and rescue training.

Members from our neighboring departments, Seelyville Fire Department and Cory Fire Department participated in the training and learned valuable skills to keep themselves safe and potential victims in the case we have to make entry into a burning structure and conduct a search for victims.

We want to thank Honey Creek Firefighter, Harold Osborn Jr. for taking time out of his busy schedule to lead today’s training scenario.

We also extend an extra special thank you to
Firefighter Kaleb Walker and Captain Josh McCluskey for setting up and organizing todays training.

We train as if our life depends on it, because one day, it will..

02/21/2026

Earlier today, members of our County Farm Rescue team got together for some rope rescue training at our firehouse. 11 responders attended today’s training.

This is another valuable tool our county has and is prepared to deploy if a farm incident such as a grain bin emergency occurs. We are prepared to respond.

We train as if our life depends on it, because one day it will.

02/18/2026

Gearing up for our first ALL YOU CAN EAT Spaghetti Dinner.

Please share and spread the word.

02/17/2026

Our department offers our condolences and prayers to the family of Officer Brian Elliot of the Beech Grove Police Department who was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty earlier tonight while responding to a domestic disturbance call.

Our thoughts and prayers to Officer Elliot’s family and members of the Beech Grove Police Department.

02/12/2026

Are you yielding to flashing blue lights? Volunteer firefighters responding to an emergency in their personal vehicle will display flashing blue lights.

Indiana law does not require you to yield the right of way, but would you want other motorists to yield the right of way if your house was on fire or your child was not breathing?

Please do the right thing and yield the right away to volunteer firefighters.

We also want to take this time to thank all volunteer firefighters for their dedicated service to their communities.

We appreciate you!

02/10/2026

We need younger members, especially the 18-40 crowd.
If you have an interest in volunteering and helping out when there is a need, apply to volunteer at our new website: poseyvolfire.com or email: poseyvolfire@gmail.com.

No training needed.
All you need is to be:
at least 18 years of age
possess a high school diploma or equivalent
pass a background and drug screen
pass a physical
have a desire to help and learn.

If you meet these standards, we want to hear from you. Considering applying today. We’ll be waiting!!!

02/10/2026

It would be impossible to do this job without the support and love from our families. THEY are the true heroes.

02/08/2026

Having a strong and healthy working relationship with your neighboring fire departments should be the norm. The days of letting politics, personal conflicts, and inflated egos interfere with service should be long behind us.

02/08/2026

Last night, February 7, 2026, nearly 80 firefighters and their families, board members, and special guests gathered at the Staunton Community Center, for our annual awards banquet.

The lady volunteers of Staunton provided a delicious meal and dessert, which was enjoyed by all.

The night started off with Board President, Mike Heaton, addressing the crowd an highlighting 2025 and our future plans.

Current IVFA Vice President and lobbyist, Larry Curl took the podium to update the crowd on the current state of affairs at the statehouse and highlighted two bills that will drastically affect the fire service and talked about the political action committee that has been formed.

IVFA District Chairman, Pete Taylor then presented 25 year pins to Chief Cody Barnard and Firefighter Kelly Bussing for their 25 years of dedicated service to the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association.

This year‘s keynote speaker, was chief Eric Funkhouser of the Bargersville and Whiteland fire departments in Johnson County. Chief Funkhouser talked about his fire service career and his mini accomplishments and discuss his most recent fight with brain cancer. It was a very emotional night as he told his story.

It was a fun and emotional night for the department as Chief Barnard presented several awards.

Congratulations to this year‘s award recipients:

Rookie of the Year:
Brandon Brock

First Responder of the Year:
Kaleb Walker

Chief’s Award:
Servpro

Community Involvement Award:
Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Officer of the Year:
Assistant Chief Robert Hogan

EMS Lifesaver of the Year Award:
Tim Rudisel (Brazil City Police Department
Leeann Murray (Nurse Practitioner)
Cody Byers (Brazil City Fire Department)
Chris Moon (Brazil City Fire Department)
Justin Stimson (STAR Ambulance)
Brandon Sciotto (STAR Ambulance)
Jenni Gabriel (Air-Evac Flight Team)
Doug Hall (Air-Evac Flight Team)
Travis Nicosin (Air-Evac Flight Team)

Firefighter of the Year:
Roy Smith

02/07/2026

02/01/2026

Please, be like Bill! — in USA.

We need more people like Bill