Otter Creek Township is located 75 miles west of Indianapolis along US-41 in northern Vigo County. Originally, this township had three separate fire departments. However, in 2011, the three local departments were joined together as one to form Otter Creek Fire Department for more efficient protection of the township's residents. OCFD provide Fire, Rescue and First Responder Medical protection to nearly 10,000 residents and 36 square miles