Fire Department · Combination
Vanderburgh County Fire Department
Evansville, IN · Vanderburgh County
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Department careers page ↗Vanderburgh County Fire Department was formed in 2025 through the merger of two long-standing township departments: Scott Township Fire Department, established in 1956, and German Township Fire Department, established in 1959. The merger combined personnel, apparatus, and facilities to continue a legacy of fire and EMS service across the Scott Township Fire Territory.
The department covers Scott Township, Armstrong Township, German Township, and the Town of Darmstadt, an area spanning more than 100 square miles northeast of Evansville. It operates as a combination department, staffing five stations with a mix of full-time career personnel, part-time employees, volunteer firefighters, and civilian paramedics.
VCFD provides fire suppression, advanced life support medical treatment and ambulance transport, public education, and fire inspections. It is the only fire department in the local Tri-State area to run its own ALS ambulance service alongside fire suppression.
MissionWe provide fire protection, medical services, public education, inspections, and aid in other types of emergencies for persons and property in the area of the Scott Township Fire Territory
Vanderburgh County Fire Department hires full-time career firefighter/paramedics as well as part-time and volunteer members. Full-time hiring runs on periodic application windows rather than year-round postings; volunteer and part-time positions can be applied for on an ongoing basis through a member interest form.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- No felony convictions
- Valid driver's license
- U.S. citizenship
- Full-time: NRP (Nationally Registered Paramedic) and AHA BLS Provider CPR
- Full-time: ACLS, PALS, ITLS within 6 months of hire
- Full-time: IDHS Firefighter I/II within 1 year of hire
- Full-time: IDHS Hazmat Operations within 1 year of hire
Hiring process
- Submit application during an open hiring window (full-time) or member interest form (volunteer/part-time)
- Applicants are contacted via email for next steps in the hiring and interview process
Is Vanderburgh County Fire Department currently hiring full-time firefighters?
Full-time hiring is currently closed; the department's next full-time application window is scheduled for Spring 2027. Volunteer and part-time positions can be applied for at any time via the member interest form.
What certifications do full-time applicants need?
Beyond the standard requirements (18+, HS diploma/GED, no felonies, valid driver's license, U.S. citizenship), full-time candidates need NRP and AHA BLS Provider CPR, plus ACLS, PALS, and ITLS within 6 months of hire, and IDHS Firefighter I/II and Hazmat Operations certification within 1 year of hire.
How many stations does VCFD operate?
VCFD operates five stations: Station 1 (Baseline/headquarters), Station 2 (Daylight), Station 3 (Darmstadt), Station 8 (German), and Station 9 (Kasson), all serving the Scott Township Fire Territory.
Does VCFD provide its own ambulance service?
Yes. VCFD is the only fire department in the local Tri-State area to provide its own advanced life support ambulance transport service alongside fire suppression.
How did Vanderburgh County Fire Department form?
VCFD was formed in 2025 through the merger of Scott Township Fire Department (established 1956) and German Township Fire Department (established 1959), combining their personnel and resources.