University of Notre Dame Fire Department

University of Notre Dame Fire Department For emergencies on campus, please call 574-631-5555 or 911.

This is the official page for the University of Notre Dame Fire Department in Notre Dame, Indiana. ***Official Page of the University of Notre Dame Fire Department***

Serving three colleges and 15,000 citizens – and a population that swells to over 100,000 during a football game – the members of the University of Notre Dame Fire Department (NDFD) devote a significant portion of their liv

es by working 24 hours shifts to safeguard the Notre Dame Community. As a full service life-safety agency, NDFD is a vital component of the University’s mission to provide a safe environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. Serving since 1879, NDFD has evolved from volunteers responding when the alarm sounded to a professional department that seeks to prevent fires through public education, fire code inspections, fire protection system maintenance, as well as, being trained and equipped in order to be able to respond to the 1500 calls for service we receive annually.

We’ve seen a lot of questions coming in about logistics for tonight’s AC/DC concert. Since a few details differ from a s...
09/04/2026

We’ve seen a lot of questions coming in about logistics for tonight’s AC/DC concert. Since a few details differ from a standard gameday, here is what you need to know before heading over:

• 💧 Water Policy: Each guest is allowed to bring two factory-sealed bottles of water (20 oz. or smaller). As always, you can also bring an empty, non-glass reusable bottle to fill up at water stations throughout the stadium.

• 🚗 Drive-Up Parking: Drive-up, pay-to-park lots will be open beginning at 3:30 p.m. If you need accessible parking, ADA spots are available at the Bulla Lot.

• 🚕 Rideshare Locations (Uber/Lyft): For a smoother drop off and pickup, set your destination to one of our recommended zones:

• South Campus: Trader Joe's (1140 Howard Street, South Bend)
• West Campus: Dorr Road
• East Campus: Vaness Street or Ivy Road

Stay safe, look out for one another, and enjoy the night. 🚓

Free food, giveaways, and learning how to put out an actual fire. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon. 🔥The annual Zombi...
09/04/2026

Free food, giveaways, and learning how to put out an actual fire. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon. 🔥

The annual Zombie Preparedness Festival is returning outside Notre Dame Stadium on October 1st. NDPD, NDFD, and campus partners are teaming up to teach you real-world skills, from hands-on CPR to AED operation and fire safety, so you’re ready for whatever comes your way.

We can't wait to welcome AC/DC to Notre Dame Stadium tomorrow night. Here's all you need to know: 💧 Stay Hydrated: Each ...
09/03/2026

We can't wait to welcome AC/DC to Notre Dame Stadium tomorrow night.

Here's all you need to know:
💧 Stay Hydrated: Each guest can bring in two sealed bottles of water (20 oz. or less)
☀️ Temperature: 85 degrees
🚗 Parking lots: 3:30 p.m.
🚪 Gates open: 5:30 p.m.
🎤 Show time: 7:30 p.m.
🏟️ Stadium policies: https://hospitality.nd.edu/cheer/acdc/policies/
🍔 Dining guide: https://go.nd.edu/DiningOnCampus
⚠️ NDAlert: Text UNDFANS to CAMPUS (226787) for emergency and severe weather communications

We love celebrating the beginning of a new academic year with you! Engine 1140 was at Holy Cross College last night for ...
08/25/2026

We love celebrating the beginning of a new academic year with you! Engine 1140 was at Holy Cross College last night for fireworks to kick-off the year.

Oldest campus fire department in America, reporting for first day duty. 🚨Did you know NDFD is actually the oldest univer...
08/24/2026

Oldest campus fire department in America, reporting for first day duty. 🚨

Did you know NDFD is actually the oldest university fire department in the nation? We have been keeping Notre Dame safe since 1879. That means 147 years of firefighters walking these same quads, watching out for students just like you.

We are here around the clock to make sure your semester runs smoothly. Stop by the station or wave if you see us on campus.

Let’s have a safe, incredible school year, Irish. 🔥

Be the roommate everyone actually wants to live with. 🫀🔥Keeping your space safe is the ultimate roommate hack. These 5 q...
08/20/2026

Be the roommate everyone actually wants to live with. 🫀🔥
Keeping your space safe is the ultimate roommate hack. These 5 quick dorm fire safety tips take zero effort but make a massive difference for your dorm!

No daisy-chaining: If you use extension cords, make sure they’re surge-protected. Never plug a power strip into another power strip!
Heavy lifters go solo: Plug large appliances (like your mini-fridge or microwave) directly into the wall outlet.
Zero open flames: Candles and incense are a no-go in the dorms. Stick to reed diffusers or room sprays instead!
Stay with your food: Unattended ramen is a leading cause of dorm fire alarms. Always keep an eye on whatever you’re cooking.

Move-in day is almost here, and your hall residence staff is already hard at work keeping campus safe.All week long, hal...
08/18/2026

Move-in day is almost here, and your hall residence staff is already hard at work keeping campus safe.

All week long, hall staff are stopping by the NDFD station to get hands-on fire extinguisher training .

Having trained people behind them is what actually makes the difference. Huge thanks to our hall staff for taking time out of their busy prep week to keep our residential community safe.

08/16/2026

☘️ Winner #2 is University of Notre Dame Fire Department! 🚒

NDFD is one of six departments nationwide receiving five sets of Ricochet M² Maverick™ non-PFAS structural turnout gear through our National Non-PFAS Gear Giveaway.

Assistant Chief Timothy Hoeppner submitted the winning entry—and the department put together this video to share what those five sets will mean to their firefighters.

We're proud to support NDFD alongside their local Ricochet dealer, Hoosier Fire Equipment, Inc., and Ricochet representative Greg Graham.

Congratulations to the entire Notre Dame Fire Department—and to five firefighters who will soon be better protected when they answer the call. ☘️🔥

Go Irish!

Winner #2 of 6. Four more to come.

The football team is suiting up for practice, and so are we.Every year before kickoff, our team links up with South Bend...
08/06/2026

The football team is suiting up for practice, and so are we.

Every year before kickoff, our team links up with South Bend Fire, local ER doctors, and the university athletic trainers to run through critical emergency scenarios right on the field. We practice everything from rapid equipment removal during a heat stroke call to coordinated spine board protocols.

It takes a whole network of professionals working in tandem behind the scenes to keep our student athletes and fans safe on gameday.

Gravity usually wins, but the kids at ECDC gave it a serious run for its money.Our crew rolled up to help out with the S...
08/05/2026

Gravity usually wins, but the kids at ECDC gave it a serious run for its money.

Our crew rolled up to help out with the STEM egg drop. Armed with bubble wrap, cardboard, and a whole lot of tape, these young engineers built some impressive contraptions to keep their eggs intact from high up in the air.

We raised the ladder and let the drops begin. Some eggs survived the big drop. Others ended up as scrambled breakfast on the pavement.

Engineers in the making.

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Notre Dame, IN
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