Eaton Volunteer Fire Department

06/07/2026

Thank you so much for coming out and participating in the Run to Save a Life 5k to support the Eaton Fire Department! Whether you went out for a PR, participated to enjoy the event, or just supported the cause we appreciate you making time in your day for the fire department! We appreciate each and every one of you for giving this race your best effort and helping making the day a success! I hope you all had a great time and we hope to see you soon! Follow the Eaton Fire Department to keep up with all the upcoming events!

Happy running 👋

06/07/2026

Did get to show up today? Want a shirt? 👕
You can purchase one through the fire department for $15!
They’re super soft and comfortable! Who doesn’t love a t-shirt for a good cause?
Reach out to Morgan Wells @(765)717-3176 to support the fire department and get you a shirt!

Most sizes are available!

06/07/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!
We are so excited to see you all TODAY!!, June 7th, for the Run to Save a Life 5k! We will still be taking registrations up until the start of the race!

Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference in our community. ❤️

Event details:
📍 Eaton Volunteer Fire Department- 602 E Harris St, Eaton, IN 47338
📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026

⏰ Race start: 9:00 AM
⏰ Race Day Check-In: Begins at 8:00 AM

🔥Check-in will be located inside the fire department bay.

🚗 Parking will be available on-site and nearby. Please arrive early to allow time for parking and check-in.

👕 Shirts and race day material will be distributed at check-in.

🛣️ The course will start at the fire department and have you heading down meridian to a turn around point at E 1200 N. The route will be marked and volunteers will help guide you.

☁️ Weather for the start time is currently showing 72 and cloudy.

💧Water will be available for participants during and after the race. An aid station with volunteers providing water will be located at the turn around point when you reach E 1200 N.

🏅Finisher medals will be awarded as you cross the finish line, and overall male and female prizes will be presented following the race.

🍊Snacks including bananas and oranges will be provided near the finish line.

📸 Don’t forget to take photos and share your experience with your friends and family!

If you have any questions before race day please reach out to Kelsey Seber at 317-790-7537.

See you at the start line! 👋

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=m3JSHHrj80abepTQzo62MtptD7Pn96BFo4OZk7t9-tBUOEc1VDQ3WTFXM0FaOUQ0R0NGWlk4STU4Vi4u&origin=QRCode

06/06/2026

We are so excited to see you all tomorrow, June 7th, for the Run to Save a Life 5k! We will still be taking registrations up until the start of the race!

Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps make a difference in our community. ❤️

Event details:
📍 Eaton Volunteer Fire Department- 602 E Harris St, Eaton, IN 47338
📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026

⏰ Race start: 9:00 AM
⏰ Race Day Check-In: Begins at 8:00 AM

🔥Check-in will be located inside the fire department bay.

🚗 Parking will be available on-site and nearby. Please arrive early to allow time for parking and check-in.

👕 Shirts and race day material will be distributed at check-in.

🛣️ The course will start at the fire department and have you heading down meridian to a turn around point at E 1200 N. The route will be marked and volunteers will help guide you.

☁️ Weather for the start time is currently showing 72 and cloudy.

💧Water will be available for participants during and after the race. An aid station with volunteers providing water will be located at the turn around point when you reach E 1200 N.

🏅Finisher medals will be awarded as you cross the finish line, and overall male and female prizes will be presented following the race.

🍊Snacks including bananas and oranges will be provided near the finish line.

📸 Don’t forget to take photos and share your experience with your friends and family!

If you have any questions before race day please reach out to Kelsey Seber at 317-790-7537.

See you at the start line! 👋

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=m3JSHHrj80abepTQzo62MtptD7Pn96BFo4OZk7t9-tBUOEc1VDQ3WTFXM0FaOUQ0R0NGWlk4STU4Vi4u&origin=QRCode

06/03/2026

Month of May‼️🚒

Congratulations to Kourtney Barnhouse & Caden Bartteum on their successful completion of the NREMT! ⚕️

05/24/2026

The shirts and medals are officially HERE for the Run to Save a Life 5K! 🏃‍♀️🔥🏅

We are beyond excited to see everyone on June 7th at 9am and can’t wait to bring our community together for an amazing event. A huge THANK YOU to everyone helping make this race possible — your support means everything!

Get ready for a great morning of running, walking, community, and fun. We’ll see you at the starting line!

05/24/2026

If you are interested in supporting the event for the fire department, but are unable to make it on June 7th, there is a virtual registration!

🏁 Register through this link
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=m3JSHHrj80abepTQzo62MtptD7Pn96BFo4OZk7t9-tBUOEc1VDQ3WTFXM0FaOUQ0R0NGWlk4STU4Vi4u&origin=QRCode
🚨Run or walk the 5k distance anytime between June 3rd to June 10th
🚒 Submit your results
🏅Receive your 5k medal & shirt

05/23/2026

It’s been 18 years since we lost our brother Jay Maddy. We know that you are looking over all of us and you are missed everyday.

May 23, 2008 - LODD
Firefighter Jay C. Maddy, 41
Eaton Bureau of Fire. IN
Firefighter Maddy and members of his fire department had responded to numerous arson fires since Wednesday evening, May 21, 2008. There had been 21 incidents in less than 24 hours. A curfew was imposed and a "fire watch" was established. Firefighter Maddy served on a fire watch detail until approximately 0200hrs on May 23, 2008. Several suspects were arrested. After being at home for a short period of time, Firefighter Maddy assisted with a fire department fund raiser work detail that started at 0800hrs and was concluded after noon. At approximately 2300hrs Firefighter Maddy was taken to a hospital with chest pain. He died a few hours later in surgery.

05/21/2026

Go donate!

TODAY! Delaware County EMS Bloodmobile in Albany!

*Update: Each donor will receive a $25 holiday e-gift card to a valid email address

ALSO: if you donate today, you can enter to win 2 tickets to Carb Day (Friday) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway!

You can schedule your appointment or walk in.
https://donateblood.versiti.org/.../drive_schedule/11637853
Thursday, May 21, 2026 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm
500 E STATE ST ALBANY, IN 47320