General Info

The White River Township Fire Department is a nonprofit corporation that employs more than 100 staff members and operates various divisions. The department includes the White River Township Fire Protection Board, which was formed in 1986 for the purpose of receiving local taxpayer revenues. It sponsors a cadet program that provides opportunities for high school students to learn fire fighting skills. The White River Township Fire Department has a fire prevention division that offers public education and investigative services. The division is also responsible for enforcing fire prevention and protection ordinances. The department includes a vehicle maintenance division that repairs fire fighting vehicles. The White River Township Fire Department handles hazardous waste materials and administers rescue operations.