East Gibson Fire Territory

01/25/2026

https://local.nixle.com/alert/12150477/

Only emergency travel is permitted. Please stay off roads to give city, county, and state workers room to work.  At this time unclear if courthouse will be open.  9:19 am update

12/19/2025

Last night, East Gibson Fire Territory responded to a structure fire, and we just want to say thank you.

We’re incredibly grateful for the neighboring fire departments and agencies who came to help when the call went out. This job is never done alone, and we’re grateful to have such a strong group of partners willing to step in and support one another.

Thank you to the responding agencies:
• Barton Township Fire Territory
• Fort Branch Fire
• Francisco Fire Department
• Haubstadt Fire
• Owensville Montgomery Township Fire Protection District
• Patoka Township Fire & Rescue
• Union Township Fire
• Gibson County Ambulance Service
• Gibson County Central Dispatch
• Gibson County EMA
• Gibson County Sheriff’s Office
• Oakland City Police Department
• City Workers of Oakland City

We truly appreciate every department that assisted and the teamwork shown throughout the response. It means a lot to us and to our community. 🚒🤍

11/09/2025

Drumroll please….

3rd Place… #5 Cathy Gonzales
2nd Place… #2 Josh and Bethany Brewer
1st Place… #6 Magan Egdorf

Thank you to all our participants! We loved being a part of the Meet Me on Main Street event again this year!

11/08/2025

Chili is ready!
Get dinner for $5 or come do a tasting - cast your vote in the kickoff for $5.
EGFT Station 1 - 314 N Main in OC

11/08/2025

It’s chili time! 🌶️

Join us for the Community Chili Cook-Off & Dinner hosted by East Gibson Fire Territory — part of Meet Me on Main Street!
🍲 $5 Chili Dinner
🌶️ $5 Cook-Off Tasting
📅 Saturday, November 8 • 5–8 PM
🔥 Dine In or Carry Out

Thank you to the Meet Me on Main Team for inviting us to be a part of the event again this year!

10/31/2025

Warm bowls. Friendly faces.

🍁 Fall fun on Main Street! 🍁
Enter your chili or come cheer on the chefs!

Stir up some friendly competition — sign up here:
https://form.jotform.com/252864288902063

Meet Me on Main Street • November 8 • 5-8pm

10/20/2025

🍁 It’s Chili Time Again! 🍁
East Gibson Fire Territory is fired up to host the Chili Cook-Off during the Second Annual Meet Me on Main Street!

Bring the heat and show off your best recipe — spots will fill fast!

🗓 Event Date: November 8
🕐 Sign up by November 1 or until all spots are filled.

🔥 Enter here: https://form.jotform.com/252864288902063

Bring your best batch and be part of this fun fall tradition!

10/07/2025

Thank you for having us today!

09/18/2025

Hose Testing has concluded. West Harrison Street is now back open for traffic.

Thank you for your patience and support!

09/18/2025

UPDATE: This road is back open for traffic - thank you for your patience.

Reminder of ROAD CLOSURE – TODAY SEPTEMBER 18

East Gibson Fire Territory will have a crew performing annual hose testing today.

📍 West Harrison Street will be CLOSED between North Grove St. and West College St. at the Y.

✅ Please use alternate routes
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09/17/2025

UPDATE: This road is back open for traffic - thank you for your patience.

🚒 Annual Hose Testing – Road Closure Notice 🚒

On Thursday, September 18, East Gibson Fire Territory will have a crew in town conducting annual hose testing. This important process ensures all fire hoses are in proper working order to protect both our firefighters and our community.

📍 Road Closure Information
To safely complete this testing, West Harrison Street will be closed between North Grove Street and West College Street at the Y.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this annual safety measure. Please plan for alternate routes and share this information to help spread the word!