Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department

10/05/2026

On September 30th, Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 6000 North block of County Road 400 East. Jackson County Dispatch recieved a call reporting a structure on fire around 1530 pm. Automatic aid was recieved from Redding Twp Volunteer Fire Department and Jackson Washington Twps Vfd. While enroute, dispatch advised that smoke and fire conditions were present and mutual aid was the requested from Seymour Fire Department and Brownstown Fire Rescue. Engine 61 arrived within 5 minutes and found a working fire that had extended from the exterior of the structure to the interior. An aggressive fire attack was started and the fire was knocked down quickly. Due to age and building construction extensive overhaul was needed to extinguish all fire. 3 cats were located and safely removed from the structure. 1 subject was checked out by Jackson County EMS on scene.
We would like thank all the responding agencies for a great response and working together to serve our comminities.

10/05/2026

We would like to congratulate Firefighter Justin Joy on being hired at Tri-Township Fire Rescue fulltime. Hard work pays off! Great job Justin!

09/19/2026

We want to say thank you to our community for your support! We are sold out!

09/19/2026

Chickens are looking good! Be here early to be sure you get some great chicken!

09/19/2026

Prices for the 2026 Chickenn BBQ:

09/09/2026

Signs are up! See you Sept. 19th! Serving starts at 4 pm.

07/20/2026

Congratulations to firefighter Ben Benjamin Peek, who was sworn into the Columbus Fire Department - Indiana last week. We are proud of this accomplishment in his career!

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Columbus Indiana Fire Department. Welcome to the CFD family!

The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) welcomes six members, bringing the department to full staffing. Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon swore in the newest members of the Fire Department at Tuesday's Board of Public Works and Safety meeting held at Columbus City Hall.

Benjamin Bonyhay, 25, is a Greensburg, Indiana resident. Bonyhay is a 2019 graduate of Newton High School in Newton, Massachusetts and a 2023 graduate of Purdue University where he studied Agricultural Business Management and Agricultural Systems Management. Before joining the Columbus Fire Department, Bonyhay served for the Richmond, Indiana Fire Department. Bonyhay’s certifications include Fire Fighter I & II, EMT and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations.

Cody Ghuman, 29, is a Columbus resident and 2015 graduate of Columbus North High School. Ghuman has worked with Columbus Township Fire Rescue since 2022 and dedicated 3 years to the Clifford Volunteer Fire Department. Ghuman’s certifications include Fire I & II, EMT, Rope Rescue Technician, Vehicle Extrication Technician, Surface Water Rescue Technician, Swift Water Rescue Technician, Confined Space Rescue Technician, Driver Operator General and Pumper, Mobile Water Supply, Fire Officer Strategies and Tactics, Instructor I, Fire Officer I, Incident Safety Officer and Incident Command System 300.

Benjamin L. Peek, 30, is a Seymour, Indiana resident. Peek is a 2015 graduate of Herron High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Peek currently serves with the Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Crothersville Volunteer Fire Department in Jackson County. Peek is a certified EMT and certified in Fire Fighter I & II, Driver Operator and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations.

Enrique Josmar Callejas Santos, 22, is a Columbus resident and 2023 graduate of Edinburgh Community High School. Cellejas Santos currently attends the Indiana University Columbus School of Nursing. Callejas Santos’ public safety experience includes service with Edinburgh Fire and Rescue and the Bargersville Fire Department. Callejas Santos’ certifications include Fire Fighter I & II, EMT, Driver Operator General/ Pumper/ Mobile Water Supply, Rope Rescue Technician, Surface Water Rescue Technician and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations.

Roy Allen Schuder, 30, resides in Hope, Indiana and is a 2014 graduate of Edinburgh Community High School. Schuder, a certified EMT, is a member of the German Township Volunteer Fire Department, in Taylorsville, Indiana.

Adler Yentz, 23, is a Columbus resident and 2021 graduate of Columbus North High School. Yentz attended Ivy Tech Community College. Yentz has been a member of the New Whiteland Fire Department since 2024 and holds Fire Fighter I & II, EMT and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certifications.

The members will undergo a newly designed and intensive 8-week training program. In addition to a department familiarization period, the training program will include daily physical fitness exercises, engine company operations, truck company operations, firefighter survival, search and rescue, rapid intervention team training, numerous live fire training evolutions and firefighter health and wellness. At the completion the training program, these six members will receive station and shift assignments.

07/10/2026

At approximately 1020 am this morning, Jackson County Dispatch recieved a report of a structure fire with a possible unaccounted for individual in the 7000 block North County Road 550 East. Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched along with automatic aid from Pershing Township Volunteer Fire Department Inc. and Redding Twp Volunteer Fire Department. Seymour Fire Department was requested for mutual aid and Jackson County EMS responded as well. Within 7 minutes of the dispatch, Hamilton Tanker 61 arrived on scene along with additional firefighters and found all 3 juvenile occupants had exited the structure, 2 of whom exited out of a 2nd story window and climbed down an exterior TV antenna. The other occupant was on the 1st floor and was able to exit the structure as well. 1 person was transported to Schneck Medical Center for evaluation. The fire was contained to the kitchen with smoke damage throughout the structure. We would like to thank all responding agencies for their quick response.

Also, as a reminder, please make sure smoke detectors are in working order and change batteries every 6 months.

07/02/2026

Wanting a job that makes a difference, and that is different everyday? Here is your chance to have both of those and so much more then can be explained in a Facebook post!

🚒 NOW HIRING FIREFIGHTERS 🚒

The Seymour Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. We are looking for individuals who are committed to public service, professionalism, teamwork, and continued training.

Salary & Benefits

💰 2026 First Class Firefighter Salary: $67,433
🏦 2026 Pension Base: $84,292.50
📈 Longevity Pay – 1% per year after your first year (up to 25%)
⭐ $1,500 Annual Incentive Pay beginning in Year 26
🏅 Certification Pay – Up to $2,500 annually
🎓 Continuing Education Opportunities
👕 $700 Annual Clothing Allowance
❤️ $500 Annual Health Incentive after your first year
🏖️ Vacation, Holiday, Sick & Personal Leave
⏰ Overtime paid after 212 hours in a 28-day work cycle

Minimum Qualifications

✔ 20 years of age, but not older than 39 years of age
✔ Indiana Certified Firefighter I & II
✔ Minimum Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification
✔ United States Citizen

Application Information

📍 Seymour Fire Department – Station 2
1019 W. 2nd Street
Seymour, IN 47274

📅 Applications will be available beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

🗓️ Completed application packets must be returned no later than Friday, July 31, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

📞 Questions? Call 812-522-2598

The Seymour Fire Department is committed to providing high-quality emergency services to our community while fostering a professional environment that emphasizes teamwork, training, and continuous improvement. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in serving the citizens of Seymour, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to welcoming the next member of our team.

06/18/2026

Tornado Warning for Hamilton township