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Vernon Township reflects on 2025 projects and plans a second ambulance
Summary
Vernon Township reports a renovated Fortville training center and expanded fire services in 2025, and officials say they plan to add a second ambulance and open an in-person township assistance site in McCordsville in March 2026.
Content
Vernon Township leaders reviewed work completed in 2025 and described priorities for 2026. The township converted part of its Fortville office into a training center with a capacity of 99. Since 2020 the township's population rose from 15,615 to more than 20,000, and township assistance activity increased notably. The Vernon Township Fire Department added a whole blood program and a drone to support search and rescue.
Key developments:
- The Fortville training center was remodeled and now holds up to 99 people, allowing larger training events.
- Township assistance applications rose from 76 in 2019 ($41,201) to 197 in 2025, with $92,463 granted in 2025.
- The fire department added a whole blood program and a search-and-rescue drone during 2025.
- An $850,000 max levy approval at the end of 2025 was reported to allow the fire department to field a second vehicle around the clock.
- Local projects in 2025 included a new NineStar Connect location, new school buildings opening, and infrastructure work to address traffic in the growing township.
- Officials plan for 2026 include starting in-person township assistance at McCordsville Town Hall in March, seeking a second ambulance and the township's first ladder truck, and offering a community health fair.
Summary:
Vernon Township leaders say growth over the past five years has driven expansion of training, emergency services, and assistance programs. The training center upgrade and added fire capabilities were highlighted as 2025 accomplishments, and the levy approval was noted for enabling around-the-clock staffing for an additional vehicle. For 2026 officials expect to open an in-person assistance site in McCordsville in March and pursue a second ambulance, a ladder truck, and a community health fair.
