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GTFD members responded to a motorcycle accident on Saturday afternoon (3/31). The rider was on his way to a Mt. Vernon, IL motorcycle repair shop when he ran off the road as he was rounding a curve heading northbound on State Route 65.

BAD NEWS:
ACCIDENT WITH CHILDREN!

GOOD NEWS:
NO SERIOUS INJURIES !
On Easter Sunday, a auto went out of control on Highway 65 with a pregnant driver and two children in car seats and because they were belted in they escaped serious injuries. See the story and pictures .
MVA Hwy65

Juvenile firesetting is a huge problem throughout the country. GTFD recommends to parents if you have a child fascinated with fire it might be an indication of a potential problem that requires attention.

GTFD firefighters responded Friday evening (3/30) to a report of a residential structure fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a fire in the bathroom had been started by a 9 year old boy. The boy used a parents lighter to ignite the toilet paper. Smoke wafted throughout the house and the bathroom would undergo some remodeling.

FF Covington Backs R8 into driveway section

Rescue 8 runs straight narrowing section

DrivingTraining4_2012/Tanker 9 backs into space

Welcome, from the members and supporters of the German Township Fire Department that is first and foremost made up of people. The 60 member team includes a mix of men and women from all ages 16 and up of German Township, who faithfully dedicate their time to preventing property damage, providing emergency assistance, and saving lives.
GERMAN TOWNSHIP FIRE AND RESCUE
8400 Saint Wendel Rd, Evansville, IN 47720 Phone: 812-963-9077 Fax:812-963-5622
Email: germanfdhq@insightbb.com Webmaster Email

GTFD firefighters conducted drivers training this weekend (4/15). Using a course approved by the insurance company firefighters we're challenged to make tight turns into driveway while backing, a serpentine course and a diminishing clearance exercise.