Capps-Batavia Fire Department

10/15/2026

Wed 8:52 am We responded to a 2 vehicle accident on Hwy 65 just north of the Bear Creek junction with injuries and road blockage, all lanes on Hwy 65 were closed for 1 1/2 hours, we rerouted traffic around the accident utilizing Naples road (old 65 hwy) and Hwy 392 and Hwy 412. While working this accident scene we were paged at 10:52 am to Hwy 392 and 397 for a 2 vehicle accident with injuries and road blockage. As always we appreciate your patience while waiting in traffic , our number 1 priority is protecting North Ark EMS and Harrison FD Rescue as well as all law enforcement and our firefighters on scene. We work as efficiently as possible to get you to your destination. Thanks for supporting your local fire dept.

09/12/2026

09/01/2026

Boone County is under a burn ban until further notice.

07/23/2026

July 21
1:24 pm Capps paged to a garage fire on Parks Road.

1:34 pm Pumper 14 arrived on scene

3:08 pm Capps cleared scene

We would like to thank Harrison Fire, Alpena Fire, And North Ark emergency medical services for their assistance during this incident, also the neighbors that brought us water during the intense heat yesterday afternoon. It's great to see the community work together during emergency situations

07/21/2026

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07/08/2026

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The Capps-Batavia Fire Department is staffed entirely by volunteers who give their time and training to protect the lives and property of everyone in our district. We respond to fires, accidents, and emergencies, and we're always looking for dedicated people to stand alongside us.

07/06/2026

We were paged at 11:02 pm Saturday night to a residence on Antique court for a microwave on fire. Upon arrival, the initial on-scene report stated that the residence was full of smoke and the cabinet top was smoldering, The fire was extinguished with a water extinguisher and a positive pressure fan was utilized to clear the residence of smoke. Cleared scene at 1:30 am

CHECK YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS!

Our recommendation is that you have at minimum of 2 detectors in your residence, don't rely on 1 detector to protect you and your family.

SMOKE IS the SILENT KILLER!

Early detection saves lives and property.