NOTICE: Change in Venue for November WPFPD Meeting

NOTICE: The West Porter Fire Protection District has made notice of a change of venue for their rescheduled meeting. The Next West Porter Fire Protection District Meeting will now be held: Location:    Porter County Government Administration Building – 155 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso In Date:           November 13th Time:        […]

LOFS Fire successfully locates Project Lifesaver Member

On October 8th, LOFS Fire, along with the Porter County Sheriff’s Office we contact to assist in locating a missing elderly female with dementia.  This female is also a member of Project Lifesaver.  LOFS Fire, PCSO, other agencies and our community joined together to search for this female.  With the assistance of everyone, this female […]

LOFS Fire Assists Boone Grove with Structure Fire

Just before 8:30am on October 7th, LOFSVFF to was dispatched to Boone Grove Fire Department area of Lake Eliza for a reported structure fire. Chief 3501 arrived to find a residential structure on Starr st with smoke coming from the residence, shortly after HFD Chief 1701 arrived. Both Chiefs worked simultaneously to ensure scene safety, […]

LOFS Fire Responds to 2 Brush Fires Simultaneously

On the afternoon of October 6th, LOFSVFF and neighboring departments responded to the massive brush fire this afternoon in the area of 101st and Grand Blvd. Simultaneously due to a second call at 97th and Grand BLVD Merrillville FD was also responding. All agencies arrived on scene and worked hard simultaneously together to gain control […]

LOFS Fire 2024 Open House

LOFS Fire would like to thank everyone in the community for attending our 2024 Open House.  Thank you to Bounce Heroes, Sundae Funday Winfield, Ken Dawgs, and The Sizzle Shack LLC for coming out to spend the day with us as well! We hope the kids all got to learn something about fire safety in […]