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EAST COLUMBUS FIRE DEPARTMENT

The East Columbus Independent Fire Department (ECIFD) provides emergency services to the area of Columbus Township that is outside of the city limits. ECIFD also have verbal and written mutual aid agreements with all of the fire departments within Bartholomew County, and respond to incidents outside Bartholomew County when requested.

The department has thirty-five (35) positions for active, auxiliary, and reserve firefighters. Six (6) positions are elected line officers. The officers (in proper rank) are Chief, Assistant Chief, First Captain, Second Captain, Lieutenant, and EMS Officer. In addition, the Board of Directors may appoint an acting Lieutenant.


Training is conducted regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Additional training sessions are scheduled on varying basis.

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