Several Town of Ferdinand departments will present year-end and monthly reports highlighting operations, service levels, and ongoing projects during the January 20th 2026 Town Council meeting.
The Ferdinand Police Department reported 4,950 calls for service in 2025, continuing an upward trend from previous years. December accounted for 375 calls. Officers completed all required Indiana Law Enforcement Academy training hours and participated in multiple state-mandated training programs, including defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations, and standardized field sobriety testing. The department also hosted training for other agencies, worked grant-funded hours through the CHIRP 2026 program, and participated in community planning and interdepartmental meetings. Police leadership also reviewed enhanced 911 communication options and emergency response technology.
The Ferdinand Fire Department recorded 233 total runs in 2025, the highest annual total in the department’s history. Responses included fire and emergency medical incidents throughout the year, with 21 runs logged in December. The department placed newly purchased extrication tools into service and reported the successful completion of Firefighter I and II certification requirements by one member.
The Electric Department reported one unplanned outage during January 2025 that affected three customers for approximately one hour due to an animal-related issue. Tree pruning efforts were completed, and the removal of hazardous and dead trees was nearing completion as part of ongoing system maintenance.
The Street and Park Department reported continued equipment maintenance, tree planting in town parks and the former lake area, removal of dead trees, and replacement of faded street signs throughout the community.
The Water Department reported continued compliance with state environmental requirements, including the filing of monthly operational reports. Crews replaced six failed water meters, repaired three water leaks, and completed one move-out. Water purchases were down approximately 4.5 percent compared to the four-year monthly average. Work on Fifth Street remains weather dependent.
Wastewater operations remained within permitted limits for solids discharge and phosphorus levels in 2025. One sewer lateral replacement was completed. The department also outlined employee training and certification progress and requested approval for several capital purchases, including a new wastewater pump and a GPS unit to support the town’s GIS system.
The Marketing Department reported ongoing website improvements, social media outreach, and early planning efforts for the town’s upcoming 250th celebration. Additional initiatives include branding projects and promotional planning aimed at community engagement in 2026.
Town officials said the reports provide a comprehensive snapshot of departmental activity, infrastructure needs, and forward planning as Ferdinand moves into the new year.
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