Operations Division
The Operations Division provides the frontline emergency response that protects the Fishers community at all hours of the day. Our crews respond to fire, medical, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents with professionalism, readiness, and a commitment to exceptional service.
Fire Suppression & Rescue
Operations personnel protect life and property through coordinated firefighting and rescue operations.
- 3 24-hour shifts
- 7 strategically located fire stations
- Engines, ladders, and support units staffed 24/7
- Technical and dive rescue capabilities
Emergency Medical Services
The Fishers Fire Department provides advanced medical care through an integrated, fire-based EMS system.
- Firefighters certified as Paramedics and EMTs
- ALS and BLS care from engines, ladders, and ambulances
- Focus on clinical excellence and community-centered service
Special Operations
Special Operations provides specialized training, equipment, and response for complex, high-risk incidents.
- Technical rescue capabilities including rope, trench, confined space, and structural collapse
- Water rescue and recovery for swift water, flood, ice, and subsurface incidents
- Advanced hazardous materials response support
Leadership & Structure
The Operations Division is overseen by the Deputy Chief of Operations and supported by six Battalion Chiefs. Battalion Chiefs manage daily staffing, emergency response coordination, and shift-level operations to ensure crews are prepared and supported at all times.
Meet the Operations Team
Hugo Wans
Deputy Chief
Battalion Chiefs
A Shift
Michael Zajdel
Battalion Chief
Derek Gable
Battalion Chief
B Shift
Adam Lee
Battalion Chief
Steven White
Battalion Chief
C Shift
Rob Hackett
Battalion Chief
Brandon Anderson
Battalion Chief
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