Articles by Stu Clampitt

Be ready when the worst happens

A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a group of organized and trained volunteer disaster workers that operates at the neighborhood level. Free training from the Hamilton County Emergency Management…




County fire departments working together

Every month The Hamilton County Fire Chiefs Association meets in person, often with other first responders including law enforcement and 911 dispatch supervisors, to ensure open communication and inter-agency cooperation….


911 service in the cellphone age

If you ever have an emergency and need help from 911, you don’t just have to call. If you cannot speak openly or safely about your situation, you have another…



Kiwanis thank first responders

On Saturday morning, the Cicero Christian Church, 1715 Stringtown Pike, was the site of a community breakfast and silent auction. Thanks to the Kiwanians seen above (plus one who was…


Atlanta fire department not online

Town was never without emergency service protection The Atlanta Fire Department was not online as scheduled on July 1, but town residents were never without emergency protection. Jackson Township will…


The return of the Topper

On Saturday, Noblesville enjoyed the return of the Topper at Grindstone Public House, 101 N. 10th St., during a soft opening event. Approximately 150 people attended and according to owner…