White River Township Fire Department
Josh Ortiz has extensive experience as a firefighter, currently serving at multiple fire departments including Goshen Fire Department since February 2018, White River Township Fire Department since February 2017, and Greenwood Fire Department since August 2016. In addition to firefighting roles, Josh Ortiz has been involved in the lacing division at Dunham Rubber and Belting Corporation since 2015 and has worked in production at Forest River Inc. since February 2013. Education includes a Core 40 degree from Goshen High School, completed in 2008, and attendance at Ball State University between 2011 and 2012.
White River Township Fire Department
We currently serve a twenty-six square mile area with a population of approximately 35,000 people. The area includes a large commercial strip on State Road 135, four elementary schools, two middle schools, several large churches, three large assisted living facilities, multiple apartment complexes, and thousands of single family homes. The District spans two major highways, State Road 37 and State Road 135, which are both major thoroughfares for Indianapolis commuter traffic. The Department employs 150+ individuals in five different divisions which include full-time firefighters, part-time firefighters and associate members. Although staffing varies, it typically involves around twenty-one on-duty firefighters per day and eight to ten office staff during the week. MISSION, VISION and FOCUS The strategy developed by the District includes a mission and vision to protect the lives and property of the community, which helps the department to focus on serving the community through innovation and excellence. The department also strives to grow to meet the needs of the community while continuing on a financially solid foundation.