Clik here to view.
Parrett Retires After 24 Years As WWFT Firefighter
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighter Fred Parrett retired Monday, Jan. 30, after 24 years, with a party being held for him at WWFT Station 3. From left: Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer; Parrett; his...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hiring Process For New Warsaw Fire Chief Still Ongoing
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory EMS Chief Chris Fancil requests permission from WWFT’s board to accept a grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation for the C.A.R.E.S. program. InkFreeNews photo...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brian Mayo Appointed As Warsaw’s New Fire Chief
Press Release Brian Mayo WARSAW — Brian Mayo has been appointed as Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s new fire chief. This selection follows the February resignation of Garrett Holderman. The City of Warsaw...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Four Apartments Damaged At Lakeland Villa Apartments
A firefighter stands on the deck outside one of the two apartments destroyed by fire, extinguishing a hot spot, while two firefighters work to vent the attic. Text and Photos By Deb Patterson...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Warsaw Apartment Fire Results In Over $210K In Damages
An apartment fire in Warsaw on Sunday, Feb. 26, resulted in over $210,000 in damages. InkFreeNews photo by Deb Patterson. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — An apartment fire at Lakeland Villa...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Considering Purchase Of New Save-A-Life Trailer
Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer and Wayne Township Trustee Jeanie Stackhouse listen to Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory EMS Chief Chris Fancil speak during a March 7 WWFT board meeting. InkFreeNews photo by Liz...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Receives Fire Prevention Award
Pictured from left are Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Fire Marshal Joe Fretz and WWFT Firefighter Max Kinsey. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brian Mayo Sworn In As Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief
Brian Mayo was officially sworn in as Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s new chief by Mayor Joe Thallemer during an April 4 WWFT board meeting. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vehicles Among Items Lost In Residential Barn Fire
A firefighter uses a saw to cut through the metal to vent the attic area of the barn. By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews WARSAW — Two vehicles were among items lost in a residential barn fire Sunday...
View ArticleClik here to view.
National Alliance On Mental Illness To Host Local Presentation
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Assistant Chief Aaron Bolinger requests permission to apply for a state homeland security grant during a May 2 WWFT board meeting. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. By Liz...
View ArticleLutheran EMS Receives Awards At State EMS Association Ceremony
By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory board was notified of Lutheran EMS recently receiving two awards during a statewide ceremony. At a June 6 board meeting, Lutheran...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Firefighters Investigate Smoke At Warsaw’s Cancer Care Center
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory investigated a report of smoke at Warsaw’s Cancer Care Center on Provident Drive. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A bad motor on an...
View ArticleWarsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Receives Grant For Thermal Imaging Cameras
By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory has received a $3,000 grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation for the purchase of eight thermal imaging cameras. WWFT...
View ArticleClik here to view.
David Allbritten Sworn In As Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board Member
Pictured, from left, are incoming Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board Member David Allbritten and outgoing WWFT Board Member Brandon Schmitt. Schmitt is resigning from the board as he’s taken a position...
View ArticleParkinson’s Support Group Will Meet Aug. 11 In Warsaw
News Release WARSAW — The Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the administrative offices of Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, formerly Kosciusko Community...
View ArticleClik here to view.
KCSO’s Camp HERO Day 2 Involved Firefighters Countywide
Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim Smith sits in the dunk tank at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office’s Camp HERO Day 2 on Thursday, Aug. 3. Photo provided. By Brianna Pitts InkFreeNews WARSAW —...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2nd Generation Warsaw Firefighter Huffer Celebrates Retirement After 34 Years
Brooks Huffer is retiring after 34 years as a Warsaw firefighter, including five spent as a battalion chief. A retirement party was held for him at Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station 2 on Wednesday,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brubaker Retires After 21 Years As Warsaw Firefighter
Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Battalion Chief Mike Brubaker retired on Friday, Aug. 18, after 21 years with the department. A party was held for him then at WWFT Station 2 at which his family, friends,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UPDATE: Chevy Equinox Flipped Over On Detroit Street
Chevy Equinox flipped on its side in a single vehicle accident on Sunday, Aug. 27, Detroit Street, Warsaw. Text and Photos By Brianna Pitts InkFreeNews WARSAW — Emergency personnel were dispatched to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2 WWFT Firefighters Sworn In
Logan Keener and Tristan Pass were sworn in at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Friday, Sept. 1. From left: Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Brian Mayo, Keener, Pass and Warsaw...
View Article