Gaston Volunteer Fire/EMS Department

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from the Gaston Fire Department!

06/18/2026

Gaston Fire Department is still looking for sponsors to help support our concession stand during the upcoming Lions Club Fair, running July 29 – August 2!

🚨 If you shop at Payless, they are running their pop sale this week until Tuesday June 23 where if you buy 3 you get 3 free (12 packs)!!

We are accepting donations of:
🥤 Mountain Dew
🥤 Coke
🥤 Pepsi
🥤 Sprite
🥤 Dr Pepper
🥤 Diet Mountain Dew
🥤 Diet Coke

We would also gladly accept donations of:

- plastic forks
- plastic spoons
- napkins

Every donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated and directly supports the Gaston Fire Department and the services we provide to our community.

If you’re interested in sponsoring or making a donation, please send us a message or contact any Gaston Volunteer Fire Department member.

Thank you for your continued support of your local volunteer firefighters 🚒 ❤️🚨

06/17/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Delaware County until approximately 1:00 am.

06/17/2026

⚠️ WEATHER AWARENESS REMINDER ⚠️

Strong to severe weather is possible tonight. The Gaston Fire Department encourages everyone to stay weather aware and be prepared.

A few simple steps can make a big difference:

✅ Charge your cell phones
✅ Keep a flashlight with fresh batteries nearby
✅ Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, including a NOAA Weather Radio
✅ Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone
✅ Secure outdoor furniture and loose items
✅ Review your family’s emergency plan and know where to shelter if warnings are issued

Remember: Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outside and should not be your only method of receiving severe weather warnings.

Stay alert, monitor local forecasts, and be prepared to take action if conditions worsen.

06/17/2026

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SHELTER from the STORM - Gaston and area residents who need to seek shelter from tonight's severe weather may come to the basement at Gaston American Legion Post #387. Please, enter the doors at the upstairs either at the front or the back. THANKS and stay safe everyone.

Gaston Main Street Church will be providing their basement as a place for shelter from the storm until at least 8 p.m. or until the severe weather has passed.

06/16/2026

⚠️A potentially impactful day for severe weather is on the table tomorrow across Indiana. Right now all hazards appear possible including the potential for very large hail and a few tornadoes. A few strong tornadoes ( EF-2+) are possible.

While confidence is growing in a potential impactful day across our region, there are still a few uncertainties ahead of tomorrow. Like last Thursday, there is a chance of morning showers which may impact the location and severity of round 2. We will continue to watch trends and adjust forecasts as needed. Forecast revisions are expected as data and locations are fined tuned through tomorrow.

-TIMING-
After 1:00pm EDT into tomorrow night

-HAZARDS-
● Damaging winds 60-70mph
● Tornadoes (a few may be strong EF-2+)
● Large hail up to 2.00"

Another hazard will be very fast storm motions. Storms will potentially be moving very quickly tomorrow at speeds greater than 60mph! This means potentially less reaction time. Persons are encouraged to remain weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings.

NOTE: We make in-house forecasts and they are not intended to reflect SPC. We uses these risk levels to communicate different hazards in different locations.

06/12/2026

Update: This has been extended to 11:15pm

The National Weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern Delaware County until approximately 10:45pm.

06/11/2026

⚠⚠ Severe Storm Risk Update

The simulated radar snapshot here highlights what radar may look like around 11PM EDT tonight. This line will pose the risk to produce 60 - 70 MPH wind gusts, embedded tornadoes and large hail.

Stay up to date with the latest on the BAM Weather App all day: bamweather.com/signup.

06/09/2026

🎡 Gaston Fire Department Seeking Fair Sponsors! 🚒

The Gaston Fire Department is looking for sponsors to help support our concession stand during the upcoming Lions Club Fair, running July 29 – August 2.

Each year, we enjoy serving the community at our concession stand, but the cost of supplies continues to rise. We’re seeking assistance through monetary donations or pop donations to help offset expenses and keep this tradition going.

If you, your business, or someone you know would like to sponsor the fire department, your support would make a significant impact and help reduce our operating costs during the fair.

We are accepting donations of:
🥤 Mountain Dew
🥤 Coke
🥤 Pepsi
🥤 Sprite
🥤 Dr Pepper
🥤 Diet Mountain Dew
🥤 Diet Coke

We would also gladly accept donations of:

- plastic forks
- plastic spoons
- napkins

Every donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated and directly supports the Gaston Fire Department and the services we provide to our community.

If you’re interested in sponsoring or making a donation, please send us a message or contact any Gaston Volunteer Fire Department member.

Thank you for your continued support of your local volunteer firefighters! ❤️🚒

06/07/2026

Update: As of 6:45am all units are clear of the scene.

Gaston Fire is currently on scene of a residential structure fire in the area of 600 W. and W. Bethel Ave. 

Other Agencies on scene:
Yorktown Fire Department
Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire
Delaware County Emergency Medical Services