Tag Archives: Akron Fire Department

Local Departments Hold School Bus Extrication Training

InkFreeNews.com Posted Jul 23, 2018  Updated: Jul 23, 2018 @ 1:40 PM

KOSCIUSKO — On Saturday, July 21, the Burket, Mentone and Akron fire departments along with the Kosciusko County Red Cross partnered with Tippecanoe Valley Schools to hold a school bus extrication training day.  The goal of the training was to simulate multiple scenarios of a bus accident. Members … Read More

Mentone House Fire A Total Loss

InkFreeNews.com Posted Feb 16, 2015  Updated: Feb 17, 2015 @ 8:24 AM

At 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Mentone Fire Department was called to respond to a house fire located at CR 6966S 1000W. According to Mentone Fire Chief Mike Yazel, upon arrival flames were seen bursting from the doors and and windows of the residence. Burket Fire Department was … Read More