Fire Chief
Jeremy A. Pell
Fire Chief Jeremy A. Pell began his fire service career with the White River Township Fire Department in 1989 and advanced through the ranks to Division Chief. He also served with the City of Noblesville Fire Department and Warren Township Fire Department, where he later became Division Chief of Administration. In September 2007, Chief Pell returned to White River Township to serve as Fire Chief.
With more than three decades of experience, Chief Pell brings extensive operational and administrative expertise, including fire and EMS operations, personnel management, and multi-million-dollar budget oversight. He holds numerous NFPA certifications, is an Indiana EMT, and has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science.
Beyond the Department, Chief Pell serves as a Johnson County Sheriff’s Reserve Deputy, Second Vice President of the Indiana Fire Chiefs’ Association, an instructor for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, and a board member for the Johnson County 911 Advisory Board and United Way of Johnson County. He also serves as Co-Director of Indiana K-9 Search & Recovery and is an experienced K-9 trainer. His current K-9 partner, Rosie, is triple-certified in land, water, and human remains search.
Personnel Administrator
Adam Miller
Adam Miller serves as the Personnel Administrator for the White River Township Fire Department. In this role, he serves as the primary point of contact for personnel-related matters and supports the Department through a wide range of human resource and employee service functions.
His responsibilities include personnel administration, employee benefits support, onboarding and hiring processes, payroll coordination, records management, workers’ compensation, leave administration, and helping ensure employees have the resources needed throughout their careers with the Department.
Adam is committed to providing reliable support to Department personnel and leadership while helping maintain efficient and effective personnel operations.
Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with family and friends and supporting the community served by the Department.
Benefits Administrator
Danielle Kachele
Danielle Kachele serves as the Benefits Administrator for the White River Township Fire Department. In this role, she is responsible for payroll entry, maintaining personnel records, processing employee benefit changes, and supporting a variety of administrative functions essential to department operations.
Danielle continues to provide administrative support to department leadership, assist with departmental communications, coordinate daily logistics, and help ensure efficient operations across the organization. Her reliability, organization, and attention to detail make her a valuable resource for both staff and leadership.
She also plays an important role in coordinating community outreach events, including Trunk or Treat, Meet the Bunny, the Santa Parade, and Cookies with Santa, helping strengthen the department’s connection with the community it serves.
Outside of work, Danielle enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, traveling, enjoying the outdoors, and supporting her children’s activities.
Finance Administrator
Tammy Miller
Tammy Miller serves as the Finance Administrator for the White River Township Fire Department. She joined the Department in January 2022 after relocating from Phoenix, Arizona. Originally from Illinois, Tammy brings decades of experience in accounting and human resources, with a professional background spanning more than 35 years.
In her role, Tammy is responsible for supporting the Department’s financial and administrative operations, helping manage fiscal processes, maintaining records, and assisting with functions essential to efficient daily operations. Her extensive experience, attention to detail, and organizational skills make her a valuable resource to department staff and leadership.
Tammy values the opportunity to support the frontline personnel who serve the community each day and appreciates the welcoming, team-oriented culture of the Department.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, visiting family, and enjoying time with loved ones.
Administrative Assistant
Tammy Christie
Tammy Christie joined the White River Township Fire Department in September 2019 and supports a wide range of daily administrative functions within the Administrative Office.
Tammy retired from Indianapolis Power & Light after 29 years of service and brings extensive experience as both a Purchasing Agent and Administrative Assistant.