CLARKSVILLE, IN (October 10, 2024) – The Clarksville Fire Department continues to grow with the addition of seven newly trained firefighters. The new members of the CFD were sworn-in by Judge Jimmie Guilfoyle during the most recent Town Council meeting. Family and friends packed the Town Council Chambers for the special ceremony. Once the firefighters...
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Clarksville Police Claim Narrow Victory in “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive
CLARKSVILLE, IN (August 27, 2024) – The winning streak continues for the Clarksville Police Department in the annual “Battle of the Badges” blood drive. The event is a friendly competition between Clarksville Police and Clarksville Firefighters, with a goal of encouraging the most blood donations for the American Red Cross. Clarksville Police have won every...
Clarksville Fire Issues Security Warning for Businesses
CLARKSVILLE, IN (August 19, 2024) – The Clarksville Fire Department is issuing an important warning to local businesses about a potential security threat. Chief Brandon Skaggs says thieves are calling businesses claiming to be Fire Marshals with the Clarksville Fire Department. They then instruct the employees to take and email interior photos of the business...
Clarksville’s Deputy Fire Chief Receives ‘Patriotic Employer’ Award
CLARKSVILLE, IN (January 17, 2024) – Clarksville Deputy Fire Chief Dennis Johnson is being honored for his commitment to supporting our armed forces. Deputy Chief Johnson was recently named a ‘Patriotic Employer’ by the office of the Secretary of Defense. Specifically, the award comes from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESRG) which...
Clarksville Fire Promoting New Paramedicine Program
CLARKSVILLE, IN (November 30, 2023) – Clarksville Fire Chief Brandon Skaggs says the department’s new paramedicine program is up and running. It was announced earlier this summer that the department had been award $495,000 in grants from the Indiana Department of Health to support the program, which is the first of its kind in southern...
Clarksville Fire Dept. receives additional $180,000 in funding for new Paramedicine Program
CLARKSVILLE, IN (August 9, 2023) – The Clarksville Fire Department is getting some additional assistance in launching a new program aimed at alleviating overcrowding in local emergency rooms and improving response times for ambulances. The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) recently notified Clarksville Fire Chief Brandon Skaggs that his department was awarded a grant of...
3rd Annual “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive set for July 11th
CLARKSVILLE, IN (June 22, 2023) – The Clarksville Fire Department and Police Department work as a team for 364 days each year to keep our community safe. When it comes to that last day of the year, the departments face off against each other for a good cause and for bragging rights. We’re talking about...