March 28, 2025 – Chesterfield, Indiana – The East Madison Fire Territory is proud to announce the launch of Community Connect, a new public safety platform designed to help fire and EMS crews better serve our residents during emergencies.
Community Connect allows homeowners to voluntarily provide important details about their household—such as the number of residents, medical needs, pets, utility shutoff locations, and other relevant information. This data will be securely stored and made available in real-time to responding fire and ambulance crews via their onboard computers, ensuring they are better informed and prepared upon arrival.
“This is a game-changer for our response teams,” said Fire Chief J. Burrows. “By knowing more about the homes and people we’re responding to—including pets and special needs—we can respond faster, safer, and more effectively. In an emergency, every second matters, and Community Connect gives us a head start.”
The program is completely free for residents and only takes a few minutes to set up. Citizens are strongly encouraged to sign up today by visiting: https://www.communityconnect.io/info/in-eastmadison
All information provided is secure, used only for emergency response, and never shared with third parties.
“Whether you have children, elderly family members, medical conditions, or pets at home, this is your chance to help us help you,” added Chief Burrows. “We want every home in our territory to be part of Community Connect.”
For more information or assistance signing up, please contact East Madison Fire Territory at pio@eastmadisonfire.com.
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Here is an informational video about Community Connect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HUT9p7tw9U
