Stories tagged with "indianapolis firefighters"

No injuries in Indianapolis Eastside blaze where teens spotted by indystar

Witnesses reported seeing teenagers entering what was a supposedly vacant house on the Eastside that caught fire and burned this morning. No injuries were reported. Indianapolis... – Nov 16, 2009 at 1:17 PM in Communities

Truck driver in Thursday overpass crash cited for tall trailer by John Tuohy

Police have ticketed a semi driver after his trailer hit an overpass on I-65. Steven Lembke, 44, was cited for operating an over-height vehicle, Indiana State Police Sgt. Wayne... – Nov 13, 2009 at 7:11 PM in Communities

IFD rescues woman from house fire by John Tuohy

Firefighters rescued a woman was rescued from a second-floor balcony and a firefighter was injured during a blaze at a Northeastside home this morning. Polly Lay, 51, was awakened... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:23 PM in Crime & Courts

Indy firefighters battle house, auto fires by Jon Murrary

Indianapolis firefighters this afternoon responded to two fires involving vehicles and a home that occurred about the same time. Both happened just before 1 p.m., and the house... – Sep 30, 2009 at 3:58 PM in Communities

Firefighters to drill on plane fire by John Tuohy

Indianapolis firefighters are gearing up to tame a fire aboard an airplane this morning, No injuries will be reported because it’s all planned. The simulated fire at the... – Sep 17, 2009 at 9:04 AM in West Marion County

Boy, 4, mom hurt in Eastside house fire by John Tuohy

A 4-year-old boy playing with matches caused a small fire in an Eastside home today, slightly injuring the boy and his mother. The fire was contained to a bedroom on the 400 block... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:03 PM in Communities

Woman seriously hurt rescuing pets from house fire by John Tuohy

A Near-Southside woman was in critical condition after being rescued from a fire at her home this morning after she went back in to get her pets. Lora Davis, 50, was hauled to... – Sep 15, 2009 at 12:47 PM in Crime & Courts

Firefighters battle Northside apartment blaze by Vic Ryckaert

Indianapolis firefighters battled a blaze Wednesday night at a building that houses apartments and businesses on the Northside. No one was injured in the fire at the College Arms... – Jul 30, 2009 at 2:11 AM in News

Indy, Mexican state team up for public safety by Vic Ryckaert

The city of Indianapolis is teaming up with the government of Hidalgo, Mexico, to enhance training for public safety officers in both cities. Mayor Greg Ballard and Hidalgo Gov.... – Jul 20, 2009 at 6:37 PM in News

Oil spill slickens Eastside streets by Kevin Oneal

An oil spill has snarled Eastside traffic. Someone or something dropped oil from Pleasant Run Parkway to Keystone Avenue and then east on Prospect Street. No one immediately found... – Jul 16, 2009 at 3:39 PM in News

No injuries in Northside house fire by John Tuohy

A fire at a Northside home caused $30,000 in damages but no injuries this morning. The blaze broke out at 11:20 a.m. at 823 W. 26th St. When firefighters arrived minutes later,... – Jul 15, 2009 at 4:32 PM in News

Computerized fire dispatcher is cool under pressure by Kevin Oneal

Computerized female voice gives clear instructions to Indianapolis firefighters Fire department dispatchers in Marion County have been replaced by a single female voice, and that... – Jul 08, 2009 at 2:47 AM in Marion County

People Mover stalls; 12 people are rescued by indystar

Indianapolis firefighters rescued 12 people after Clarian Health’s People Mover stalled about 30 feet above a Near-Northside street Friday. Seven children ranging in age from... – Jun 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Marion County

IFD rescues people from rail system by Vic Ryckaert

Indianapolis firefighters rescued 12 people after Clarian Health’s People Mover monorail stalled about 30 feet above a Near Northside street. Seven children ranging in age from... – Jun 19, 2009 at 9:29 PM in News

Fire forces 6 families from their apartments by indystar

Two Indianapolis firefighters suffered minor injuries in a Northeastside apartment fire that forced six families from their homes. Capt. Rita Reith, Indianapolis Fire Department... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:27 AM in North Marion County

$50K in damage after Far-Eastside fire by Josh Duke

Indianapolis firefighters were busy this morning battling a blaze on the Far-Eastside. Crews were called to a vacant building shortly after 7 a.m. at 10356 Governors Lane. They... – Jun 13, 2009 at 11:37 AM in East Marion County

Perry Township, Indy fire departments to merge Aug. 1 by Jason Thomas

Perry Township is 3rd to join with Indy department Nearly two years ago, the Perry Township Board first discussed merging its fire department with Indianapolis. This week, township... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in South Marion County

Eastside business on fire by Kevin Oneal

Four firefighters were hurt fighting a blaze today that caused about $500,000 in damage to an Eastside business. At one point, about 70 firefighters were on the scene at MS... – Jun 08, 2009 at 3:57 PM in Marion County

Man found beaten on I-70 had cocaine in pockets, police say by Robert Annis

A critically injured Indianapolis man found on an I-70 exit ramp late Saturday wasn’t struck by a hit-and-run driver as originally thought, but was the victim of a vicious assault,... – May 31, 2009 at 4:38 PM in Crime & Courts

Firefighters battle 3 blazes in 2 hours by indystar

Indianapolis firefighters battled three blazes in the space of two hours Sunday night, but no one was seriously injured and the fires were quickly extinguished. The first fire was... – May 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News