6/15/2026 Zionsville Safety Board

The Town of Zionsville Safety Board meeting on June 15, 2026, focused primarily on fire department staffing updates and capital improvement projects. The board discussed the recent graduation of six firefighter recruits and their upcoming integration into shifts, as well as ongoing challenges with mandatory staffing shortages and overtime. The need to hire additional firefighters, including paramedics, was emphasized to meet current and future staffing demands, especially with the planned opening of Fire Station 295 in Western Zionsville and the dissolution of Perry Township's volunteer fire department in early 2027. The board also reviewed procurement and delivery timelines for five new fire apparatus, including a tanker truck expected in August 2026, two ambulances arriving in September or October, and two engines scheduled for March 2027. The $8 million Fire Station 295 project was reported to be in final design phases, with construction progressing on schedule and budget. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded during the meeting, but the discussion highlighted upcoming budget requests for additional personnel and ongoing capital investments in fire department infrastructure and equipment.