News release from the Allen County Board of Commissioners:
Allen County, Indiana – Allen County’s various fire districts and fire territory, in coordination with the Allen County Board of Commissioners, are continuing a coordinated, countywide planning effort to align services and to bring all participating districts and territories together into one unified Fire & EMS district. The unified district would serve unincorporated Allen County townships, and any incorporated cities and towns that chose to join the district. This work is focused on improving consistency, strengthening emergency response, and ensuring Allen County residents receive the highest level of service while protecting firefighter safety, training, and professional standards.
Ongoing efforts include aligning governance, operations, training, and safety standards across all districts and territories to support a seamless, countywide system. This approach is designed to enhance accountability, ensure firefighters and EMS professionals are properly trained, supported, and prepared to serve every community…