Providing fire, ALS, and Hazmat to it's primary area. Wayne Township Fire Department Station 81 serves the Mars Hill neighborhood of Indianapolis.
Wayne Twp Fire Department, Station 81 serves the Mars Hill, Lafayette Heights, Drexel Gardens, and parts of the West Indianapolis neighborhoods of Indianapolis, Indiana. Each day we provide fire protection, advanced life support EMS, transporting EMS, and hazardous materials mitigation. We serve the needs of our community through professional service in an expedient manner. The men and women who s
04/06/2026
Last week all 3 shifts of Wayne Township Fire conducted live fire training with Brownsburg Fire. Having access to neighboring departments burn facilities allow us to train in conditions similar to what we encounter in real world scenarios.
03/14/2026
A shift(and 1 C-shift) stood strong in the wind and represented Station 81 in the St. Patrick’s Day parade downtown today!!
03/05/2026
During Tuesday night storms C-Shift was called to a semi fire. While the cause is unknown, it’s believed to be a possible lightning strike.
02/19/2026
C - Shift was first due for a working garage fire in the 3200 block of Lyons. Small fire contained to the rear wall.
12/28/2025
12/26/2025
B & C shift took their probationary firefighters and worked on hose stretches on Dec 23 & 24. B shift worked with Decatur Engine 74, a common mutual aid company, and C shift took to the training grounds and worked on stretching up and down stairs. Emergencies don’t stop for holidays, so we train no matter what. Stay tuned to see pictures on how we train with our probationary firefighters to bring skills learned in the academy and work to make them better on the street.
12/20/2025
B-Shift got to break in their probie’s on the first day!!! Second due in 83’s area(due to 82’s being on a run).
11/27/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from C-Shift!!! Stay safe today!
08/30/2025
A-shift with a first due fire today!!
A-Shift went to work in their second due today.
While returning from training at HQ right down the street, C-Shift rushed to the scene as it was being dispatched. Engine 81 laid a supply line to Ladder 88, with help from Engine 73(yes they were at the training grounds as well) finishing off the 1400ft hose lay to supply water.