Batesville Fire Department

10/12/2026

Harvest is upon us here in the Hoosier state which means you are much more likely to meet large farm equipment on the roadway. 🚜🌽🌱 Farm equipment is wide and sometimes takes up most of the road. Be careful when passing equipment this fall.

Find out what you should do if you meet equipment on the roadway here: bit.ly/3Rd2ZXf

10/09/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Hope to see you there!

🚒 YOU’RE INVITED! 🚒

Come join Batesville Fire & Rescue for our Open House on Saturday, October 10!

🕙 10:00 AM–Noon
📍 115 E. Catherine Street, Batesville

Bring the family to meet our firefighters, explore our equipment, and learn about fire prevention. Enjoy FREE hot dogs and drinks while you visit!

Help us celebrate Fire Prevention Week and learn ways to keep your family safe. We look forward to seeing you at the firehouse!

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10/09/2026

⚠️‼️ ATTENTION BATESVILLE DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS‼️⚠️

As part of Batesville's SR 229 sidewalk project, there is a new HAWK (High-Intensity Activated CrossWalK) signal near Arlington Drive and Wessel Road.

For Drivers and Cyclists Traveling on the Street:

🚗 Unlike regular traffic signals, HAWK signals only illuminate when a
pedestrian activates the crossing button.

🚗 Always proceed with caution when the signal is off.

🚗 Slow down when the signal is flashing yellow.

🚗 Prepare to stop when the signal is solid yellow.

🚗 Stop when the signal is solid red.

🚗 When the signal is flashing red, make sure to keep an eye out for all crosswalk travelers and proceed with caution.

For Pedestrians and Cyclists Using the Crosswalk:

🚶 The HAWK signal works similar to other regular traffic signals.

🚶 Lights on the HAWK signal are activated by pushing the crossing button or waving at the white box area above the crossing button.

🚶 Start crossing when the walking human symbol is on; continue crossing during the countdown.

🚶 Cyclists should dismount and walk their bicycles while crossing the crosswalk.

🚶 Do not cross when the red hand symbol is on.

10/09/2026

It’s Fire Prevention Week! Test your smoke alarms and replace batteries if needed.

10/02/2026

🚒 YOU’RE INVITED! 🚒

Come join Batesville Fire & Rescue for our Open House on Saturday, October 10!

🕙 10:00 AM–Noon
📍 115 E. Catherine Street, Batesville

Bring the family to meet our firefighters, explore our equipment, and learn about fire prevention. Enjoy FREE hot dogs and drinks while you visit!

Help us celebrate Fire Prevention Week and learn ways to keep your family safe. We look forward to seeing you at the firehouse!

📣 Share this post and invite your friends and neighbors!

08/31/2026

We would like to congratulate Firefighters Scott Holmes and Greg Bottoms on their graduation from the St. Francis Paramedic Program!

Both Scott and Greg have demonstrated tremendous dedication and commitment throughout the program while continuing to serve our community. Their achievement represents countless hours of studying, training, clinicals, and hard work.

Congratulations, Scott and Greg, on this well-deserved accomplishment!

08/27/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of retired Fire Chief Donald Weigel.

Chief Weigel devoted 45 years to serving our community, beginning his career with the Batesville Fire Department in 1951 and retiring in 1996. Throughout his distinguished career, he served as Assistant Fire Chief for many years before leading the department as Fire Chief for the final 18 years of his service.

Chief Weigel was also a founding member of our EMS Division and was one of the first Emergency Medical Technicians to serve our community. He played an instrumental role in building the foundation of the Batesville Fire Department as we know it today. His vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to serving our community helped shape generations of firefighters and EMS providers.

Chief Weigel's dedication to the citizens of Batesville and his commitment to the fire service will never be forgotten. His legacy lives on through the department he helped build, the lives he touched, and the members who continue to serve in his footsteps.

Please keep Chief Weigel's family, friends, and all who had the privilege of serving alongside him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

08/17/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

If you see a comment on one of our posts trying to sell Batesville Fire Department shirts or other merchandise, DO NOT CLICK ON IT! These comments are scams.

We are working to block and delete these accounts as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe! 🚒

06/22/2026

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