Frankfort, IN – Following a lengthy investigation, the cause of July’s commercial structure fire at Werner & Son, Inc. has been ruled undetermined. The fire was reviewed and investigated by three insurance adjusters, two electrical engineers, and two Frankfort Fire Investigators. Investigators were able to confirm that the fire started on the northeast side of […]
Frankfort Firefighters Respond to Residential Fire
Frankfort, IN – August 30, 2019 – Frankfort Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 9:00 a.m. Friday morning to a shed fire reported at 1002 Milroy Street. When firefighters arrived on scene they found that the fire had spread to the adjacent residence. A vehicle parked next to the shed was also fully involved. Frankfort Firefighters […]
Frankfort Firefighters Respond to Commercial Structure Fire
Frankfort, IN – Frankfort Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 4:30 a.m. Monday morning to a commercial structure fire at 600 West Kyger Street. When units arrived, smoke and flames were visible from the northeast corner of the structure owned by Werner & Son, Inc. Firefighters immediately began fire suppression tactics. Firefighters made entry on the […]
Frankfort Fire Department reminds residents of restrictions for personal firework lighting
As we near the July 4 holiday Frankfort Fire Chief John Kirby reminds residents fireworks only are allowed to be set off on personally owned property from 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 now through July 7. On Thursday, July 4, they can be set off from 10:00 a.m. – midnight. “Other than those dates, it is […]
FRANKFORT FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO FIRE
Frankfort Firefighters were dispatched to a fully involved house fire at 2360 West Farmers Gravel Road around 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Upon arrival, firefighters found the house fully involved. According to Battalion Chief Mike Henry, “Firefighters had the fire under control by 10:30 p.m. with no injuries. The house was a vacant […]
Fire Department Conducts Controlled Burn
Frankfort, IN – May 16, 2019 – The Frankfort Fire Department will be conducting controlled burns at 457 N. Hoke Avenue starting Thursday, May 16 and ending Friday, May 24. Firefighters will begin setting fires in the vacant house. These fires will be extinguished and relit throughout each day. During the controlled burn, smoke will […]
Frankfort Police and Fire Departments remind citizens of the Safer Seniors Program
The Frankfort Police and Fire Departments would like to remind Frankfort residents of the Safer Seniors Program. According to Police Chief Troy Bacon, “The Safer Seniors Program was developed by Fire Chief John Kirby in partnership with the Frankfort Police Department in 2012. The intent of this program is to provide tips and suggestions to […]
Frankfort Fire Department will be hosting an open house
Frankfort Fire Department will be hosting an open house on Saturday, April 27th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. All stations will be open to the public. Visitors to the Headquarters located at 201 S Clay Street will be able to see the newly renovated locker rooms and sleep quarters. All of the renovations and […]
