Frequently Asked Questions

No. However, there are two air charter service operations on the field:

• Image Air Charter, (574) 267-5558
• Air Warsaw, (574) 267-2263

There are three off-site rental car companies that service Warsaw Municipal Airport. Arrangements will need to be made through them directly:

• Avis, (574) 269-3357 (will deliver car)
• Enterprise, (574) 267-6159 (will pick up client)
• H&L Motors, (574) 267-3791 (will deliver car)

Warsaw Municipal Airport (ASW) does not have an airplane fleet. The Warsaw Flying Club, not affiliated with ASW, has aircraft for rent. Their contact number is (888) 566-3877.

Due to high demand, transient hangar space is generally limited. The local EAA chapter will occasionally have hangar space available for a $25 donation. For assistance in finding accommodations, please call the airport manager prior to arrival at (574) 372-9541.

Contact the Warsaw Municipal Airport by email or at (574) 372-9541 for a list of current flight instructors operating out of Warsaw.

Yes. While the terminal is closed during off-hours, the airport is open with access to a telephone 24 hours a day. After-hours service can be obtained by calling (574) 267-3689. A $25 after-hours fee applies.

We do not have emergency funds available to us at this time. Local agencies to contact include:

• United Way hotline: 2-1-1
• Combined Community Services: (574) 269-6019
• Salvation Army: (574) 267-5361

Information about HUD foreclosure properties may be obtained by contacting the Kosciusko County Board of Realtors at (574) 269-6706.

Option 1: Register online by clicking the link next to the program you wish to register for.  Option 2:  Visit the Parks & Recreation Office at 123 E. Fort Wayne St.

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For large community events, please tune into Lake City Rock 107.3 WRSW or Willie 103.5 FM for event notices after hours. We will also make an effort to keep our Facebook page updated. During business hours, you may call the Park Office at (574) 372-9554.

Absolutely! We value every willing hand and heart that helps with our programs and events. Volunteers are what make our programs successful and possible for the community. We have almost every opportunity imaginable to suit your skills and interests. Call us at (574) 372-9554 or email us for questions, information, or to discuss opportunities.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department rents facilities up to one year in advance from the current month. Reservations may be made online or through the Parks & Recreation Office at 123 E. Fort Wayne St. Some facilities require deposits, so please call the Park Office at (574) 372-9554 for more information.

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After hours fishing at Center Lake and Pike Lake requires a pass. This can be obtained at the Parks Office during regular business hours; you must bring your valid ID and fishing license with you in order to sign up. Passes are free and do not expire so long as your fishing license is current. The Parks Office is located at 123 E. Fort Wayne St.

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Cash, business or personal checks, and credit or debit cards are accepted for payment. Sorry, VISA or similar types of gift cards are unable to be processed by our system. Any card used online or in person for payment incurs a mandatory 3% fee charged by the card processor; this fee cannot be removed by Parks staff. Checks must be for the exact amount due as change cannot be given.

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Sponsors allow us to continue to offer quality programming to our community! Each level of sponsorship comes with different benefits. Interested parties can contact our Recreation Director, Stephanie Schaefer, by email or by phone at (574) 372-9554 x 603. 

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We're always looking for new talent to perform at our Summer Concert Series. Information and requirements for press kits can be found by going here. It is important to note that we do not take phone calls regarding press kits once submitted; we will contact you if more information is needed or if we wish to pursue booking your act. Submission cut-off is October 31, yearly, for the following summer season.

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No. Dogs and other pets should not be brought to any of the Parks Department's parks, beaches, or events at any time. Specially trained service animals are permitted. Please note the state of Indiana does not recognize emotional support animals (ESAs) as service animals.

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Residents within the city limits of Warsaw can apply yearly for assistance with snow removal from the end of their driveway if they have been deemed unable to do so themselves by a medical professional. Once a day when snow is being actively plowed and/or accumulating, the Parks Department will clear the end of the driveway only. Citizens are responsible for snow removal on the rest of the driveway and their property. The application for assistance can be found here (PDF).

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If you notice a street light that is broken or burned out, you can visit NIPSCO.com and submit a request to have it fixed. An interactive map identifies all of the street lights owned or maintained by NIPSCO. So if you don’t have the exact pole number, you’ll be able to search for the street light by address or location. (https://www.nipsco.com/outages/power-outages/report-a-street-light-outage) The online tool also provides a status of the light, in case someone else has already reported the outage. For those customers who are unable to access the online tool, you can still call the 24-hour customer service center to report the street light at 1-800-464-7726. Having the pole number available aids in expediting the repair process. The pole number will be something like 108 \ 240.

Trash, yard waste, and recycling should all be set out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. 

Find your scheduled trash service day by entering your address into our interactive mapping tool.  For altered holiday schedules, visit our Trash Collection page.

Call (574) 372-9561 for further information.

The City of Warsaw provides snow removal assistance to those deemed unable to do so themselves by a medical professional.  Only the snow accumulated at the end of a driveway by the snow plows will be removed by the City.  Citizens are responsible for snow removal in the rest of the driveway and on their property.  An application for assistance can be found here (PDF).

Yard waste, which includes grass, brush, or leaves, must be separated from all household garbage or non-organic refuse. Loose grass and leaves must be bagged in a paper bag or boxed and placed at your trash pick-up site. The weight limit is 40 pounds per container.  Tree limbs should be no longer than four feet (4') in length and six inches (6") in diameter.

Televisions, microwaves, and computer monitors are not allowed in the landfill. Please take these items to KC Recycling Depot (Kosciusko County Solid Waste District), 220 S. Union Street, Warsaw. Call (574) 372-3087 for more information.

To get an item on a Common Council agenda or Board of Public Works & Safety agenda, contact the Mayor's Office (574) 372-9595. Agendas and packets for Council meetings (usually the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month) are prepared on the previous Friday. Agendas and packets for Board of Works meetings (usually the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month) are prepared on the previous Wednesday. For Redevelopment Commission, Plan Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals, contact the Planning Department (574) 372-9550.

City board and commission meetings take first priority over use of the Council Chambers. However, there are some local not-for-profit groups that do meet in the Council Chambers on a regular basis. Contact the Mayor's Office to inquire about use of this room, (574) 372-9595.

The City's trick-or-treat is always held on Halloween night (October 31), unless it falls on a Sunday. Then it is takes place on the Saturday night prior. Hours are 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

If you notice a street light that is broken or burned out, you can visit NIPSCO.com and submit a request to have it fixed. An interactive map identifies all of the street lights owned or maintained by NIPSCO. So if you don't have the exact pole number, you'll be able to search for the street light by address or location. (www.NIPSCO.com/StreetLightOut) The online tool also provides a status of the light, in case someone else has already reported the outage. For those customers who are unable to access the online tool, you can still call the 24-hour customer service center to report the street light at 1-800-464-7726. Having the pole number available aids in expediting the repair process. The pole number will be something like 108 \ 240.

To submit a Public Records request, complete this form (PDF), and submit it to the Clerk-Treasurer or Mayor for processing.

Kosciusko County Clerk's Office, 121 N. Lake Street (Justice Building), Phone (574) 372-2332.

Kosciusko County Clerk's Office, 121 N. Lake Street (Justice Building), Ph (574) 372-2332.

Kosciusko County Clerk's Office, 121 N. Lake Street (Justice Building), Ph (574) 372-2332.

Kosciusko County Clerk's Office, 121 N. Lake Street (Justice Building), Phone (574) 372-2332.

Residents of the City of Warsaw are not permitted by City Ordinance to burn any material within the city limits. The City of Warsaw provides trash pickup and yard trimming pickup with certain restrictions. Please contact the City of Warsaw Street Department for answers to these concerns. There are other State of Indiana laws that prohibit other types of burning within the Township area. Please call the Fire Marshal at (574) 372-9501 for information if you reside in Wayne Township. Further information may be found in our link to the State Burn Laws.

A campfire or a recreational fire is described as "an outdoor fire utilized to cook food for human consumption". This is the most popular fire for hanging out in the back yard. These fires do not require a permit or have a limitation as to hours of operation. We ask citizens to use common sense when utilizing a recreational fire. Keep it small, attended, and in a ring on the ground or appropriate container away from houses, garages or wooden fences. A bonfire is described as "an outdoor fire used for ceremonial purposes". If you anticipate having a bonfire, please call the fire department for guidelines. As always, be considerate of your neighbors. We recommend you discuss this with them due to the potential of smoke interfering with possible health problems. In any event, if a complaint is called into the fire department, you may be asked to extinguish the fire. General Guidelines for Burning: Always use caution when burning. Any type of fire should be continuously attended. Do not go in the house or walk away from a burning, or even a smoldering fire. Keep children and animals away. Have a hose or bucket of water immediately available to extinguish the fire, and ensure the fire is completely out before leaving or retiring for the night. Recreational fires have caused numerous neighborhood conflicts over the years. Please be considerate of your neighbors--especially elderly neighbors with health conditions--when windows are open in the summer or when you see clothes drying on a line. The fire department reserves the right, and is required by law, to ask you to extinguish any type of fire if it causes a nuisance in the neighborhood. If you have any questions concerning the ordinance, or to issue a complaint, please call the department at (574) 372-9502.

The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, in partnership with Lutheran EMS Kosciusko and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, provides free car seat inspections. Through a complete inspection, you can be provided with a sense of security and peace of mind in knowing that your child is properly retrained each and every time you're in your vehicle. Inspections can be made via appointment by calling either Lutheran EMS Kosciusko at (574) 269-1975, ext. 6, or the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory at (574) 372-9502. You can also make an online request using our Citizen Request tool.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory personnel will install smoke detectors for residents that need assistance. The department also has a free smoke detector program for city and township residents. To request assistance, please phone the department at (574) 372-9502.

Contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at (574) 372-9501. We are dedicated to assisting you with answers to important and “confusing” issues to the International Fire Codes, Indiana Fire Codes, and the City of Warsaw Ordinances. We pride ourselves with education to the public, business owners, and corporations by assisting them with education through on-site inspections and code compliance.

If you need a copy of a fire report, your request needs to be made in writing. The report can be picked up at Station #2, 2204 E. Center St. or fax your request to (574) 267-7962. If you have any questions, contact the office at (574) 372-9502.

Tours of the stations and public appearances can be scheduled by contacting the department at (574) 372-9502 or by using our online Citizen Request tool.

The fire department will evaluate each situation, but usually will not bring a truck to rescue animals. We suggest placing food on the ground underneath the tree (tuna works well), and when the cat gets hungry enough, it will come down. For other animal-related incidents, we suggest contacting the Warsaw Police Department's Animal Control Officer at (574) 372-9515 and describe your problem.

Applicants MUST Have The Following “Minimum Licenses/Certification” At Time Of Application Submission:
• Must hold minimum certifications by the State of Indiana to include Firefighter I & II, or Equivalent.
• Certified EMT/AEMT/Paramedic will get preference, but not required
• Must be certified as an Indiana Emergency Medical Technician or become certified within 24-months of date of hire.
• Ability to pass all other Pension required testing.

Standards For Appointment to the Department:
• A citizen of the United States.
• A high school graduate or equivalent.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age, but under forty (40) years of age, by time of hire.
• After selection applicant must pass a psychological screening and Pension physical examination and be accepted  into the PERF/77 Retirement Fund.
• Additionally, after selection the applicant must successfully complete, show progress/pass all training requirements

If interested, please call the Fire Department for an appointment at (574) 372-9502.

There are many details involved with purchasing a cemetery lot. This link provides a PDF overview of cemetery prices. For questions and assistance, please call the Cemetery Office at (574) 372-9553.

Call Central Dispatch at (574) 372-9511 to request an officer come to your location within the City of Warsaw, or come to the police station at 2191 E. Fort Wayne Street.

You must come to the police department to request a copy. The Records Division is open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. There is no charge for copies of incident reports.  However, there is a $10.00 charge for copies of accident reports at the police department or a $12.00 charge for copies of accident reports from the BuyCrash website..

Yes, call Central Dispatch at (574) 372-9511 when the loud music or any such noise is bothering you. An officer will be dispatched to the offender's house to request the music or noise be stopped.

Community involvement is very import to the police department. It takes concerned citizens working with the police to keep our citizens safe. Yes, you should call Central Dispatch at (574) 372-9511 if you see someone acting suspicious in your neighborhood.

Visit our online permitting portal to apply for a permit.  If you have any questions, call our office at (574) 372-9548.

Learn How to Apply for a Permit With Our New Portal (PDF)

Trash, yard waste, and recycling should all be set out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day.  Enter your address into our online interactive map to find your regular trash service day.  Call (574) 372-9561 for further information.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department facilities may be reserved one year in advance on the first working day of the month your event is scheduled for. Reservations are available online or at the Parks & Recreation Office, 800 North Park Avenue. Some facilities require deposits, so please call the Park Office at (574) 372-9554 for more information.

You may put the ticket and money inside the yellow envelope provided and bring it to the police station, or mail the ticket and payment to the police department at the address on the envelope. There are also a number of yellow fine deposit boxes attached to light poles in the downtown area.

The City’s trick-or-treat is always held on Halloween night (October 31), unless it falls on a Sunday. Then it is takes place on the Saturday night prior. Hours are 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

The City of Warsaw provides snow removal assistance to those deemed unable to do so themselves by a medical professional.  Only the snow accumulated at the end of a driveway by the snow plows will be removed by the City.  Citizens are responsible for snow removal in the rest of the driveway and on their property.  An application for assistance can be found here (PDF).