Pennville Fire Department

06/12/2026

Jay County EMA requests residents report any storm damage from Thursday night's storm.

If you have damage to your home, property, trees, or other structures, please use the damage reporting form https://forms.office.com/r/aih46AbaxR or call 260-726-6908 and leave a voicemail.

These damage reports help us assess the damage and provide the information to the National Weather Service.

Residents should not put themselves in danger and stay away from power lines, damaged structures, and flooded roadways.

06/12/2026

ATTENTION PENNVILLE RESIDENTS. PLEASE BE SAFE‼️‼️‼️

06/04/2026

**OUTDATED POST**..AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
1024 AM EDT Thu Jun 4 2026 /924 AM CDT Thu Jun 4 2026/

The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, in effect for today, June 4th.

An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been issued. Ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure.

Here are some recommended actions that the public can take:
* Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation.
* Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip.
* Avoid refueling your vehicle or using gasoline-powered lawn
equipment until after 7pm.
* Turn off your engine when idling for more than 30 seconds.
* Conserve energy by turning off lights or setting the air conditioner to 75 degrees or above.

For additional information, please visit the IDEM Smog page at:
http://www.in.gov/idem/airmonitoring/smogwatch/

05/18/2026

This past weekend, Jay County first responders came together for a tabletop exercise focused on a hazardous materials transportation incident. These exercises allow agencies to coordinate response efforts, review and refine emergency plans, and strengthen communication in a controlled environment.

Training opportunities like this are essential to maintaining preparedness for emergencies that may not happen every day, but require a coordinated and effective response when they do occur.

This exercise was created and facilitated by Jay County Emergency Management staff and members of the Bryant Volunteer Fire Department.

We appreciate the responders who took time on a Saturday to participate including Bryant Volunteer Fire Department, Dunkirk Fire Department, Jay County Sheriff's Office, Portland Police Department, Pennville Fire Department, Salamonia Volunteer Fire Department, City of Portland Fire Department, Jay County EMS, Portland Professional Fire Fighters Local 5356, and IU Health Ball, Blackford & Jay.

Thank you to everyone who participated and continues to help keep our communities prepared and safe.

05/05/2026

05/04/2026

May 4 was chosen as the date to celebate International Firefighter' Day as it is also the Feast Day of St Florian, the Patron Saint of Firefighters.

A Roman officer known for his courage and leadership, St Florian is remembered for his role in organising firefighting brigades and for standing firm in the face of danger.

His legacy lives on in firefighters around the world today.

On this day, we honour not only tradition—but the enduring spirit of service and protection. We celebrate and thank brave firefighters around the world who risk their lives to protect our communities. Your courage, commitment, and dedication never go unnoticed. Stay safe, and know that you are deeply appreciated.

Learn more about St Florian and the history of International Firefighters' Day here: www.firefightersday.org/about-iffd

www.firefightersday.org

05/01/2026

04/30/2026