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9:41 AM - A 26 year old squatter was rescued by IFD firefighters inside a vacant double residence at 332 N Rural St after a fire broke out inside the structure and he was overcome by the smoke. IFD arrived to find smoke showing from the two story boarded up building and a fire
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inside the downstairs living room. Conducting an aggressive primary search, crews located the man within 7 minutes, upstairs and clearly losing consciousness. Utilizing a ground ladder, the man was removed out the window and down the ladder. He was immediately provided care
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by IFD and IEMS and within minutes, showed signs of improvement. He was transported to Eskenazi Hospital for possible smoke inhalation. The fire was brought under control in 15 minutes. IFD Fire Investigations on scene.
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ongoing housing. Utilities were shut off to the building. IFD Fire Investigations is on scene.
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bus shelter. The Marion County Health Department was requested for smoke damage to the kitchen and eating areas. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes with no injuries. Residents were able to return inside and management is working with the board of health for
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in the wall and false ceiling having extended out from the dryer vent. Staff quickly and safely evacuated the residents to the front of the building where they were staged outside under the canopy. IFD Command requested assistance from #IEMS and #IndyGo for warming blankets and
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11:49 AM - 67 residents and 46 Staff were forced to evacuate the Harcourt Terrace Nursing Home after staff reported to MESA 911 that a dryer was on fire in the basement of the facility located at 8181 Harcourt Rd. #IFD and #PTFD Firefighters arrived and found fire and smoke,
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The October #IFD Citywide Smoke Alarm Blitz is in the books! In partnership with the Indiana American Red Cross IFD Firefighters from all 44 stations, the IFD Fire and Life Safety Division and Red Cross volunteers hit the streets yesterday from 9 am -12 pm, going door to door
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on how to sign up! Over 3,500 homes visited by IFD Firefighters with 275 Smoke Alarms and 36 Carbon Monoxide Alarms installed yesterday. Our team fielded an additional 175 alarm requests, scheduled for install this week. Do you need a smoke alarm or CO detector?
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Request here ⬇ and we will come install it. ifdquartermaster.wufoo.com/f… 📸@IFD_News 📸@IndianaRedCross
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IMPORTANT INFO: Tomorrow, Wednesday October 14, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 PM the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD), in partnership with the American Red Cross, will conduct a Citywide Smoke Alarm Initiative. All 44 IFD Fire Stations go door-to-door, to identify residents
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Residents may also contact the Smoke Alarm Hotline at 317-327-6093 for additional information or to request assistance. The IFD reminds residents that smoke alarms should be tested monthly and replaced every 10 years to ensure they are functioning properly. More info about the
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IFD Fire Station that serves your area can be found here: maps.indy.gov/IFD-battalions… See less
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#IFD On Scene 3013 Stanley Ave
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4:47 PM - An employee of New Country Auto Parts sustained significant injury after fire broke out in the auto yard at 3013 Stanley Ave. Multiple employees reported fire near a 250 gallon fuel tank with an injured man on the ground. Removing him to a safe location, he was
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immediately treated by #IFD and #IEMS on arrival and transported emergent to Eskenazi Hospital. It is unclear what caused the fire to break out - IFD Fire Investigators investigating. IFD arrived to find heavy smoke and fire showing with several cars on fire as well as several
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nearby conex boxes. An aggressive attack ensued and the fire was brought under control in 30 minutes. The 40 x 50 canopy was destroyed.
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