Merrillville Fire Department

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Construction is officially underway on the new Merrillville Fire Station 73 at 9189 Colorado St., a major investment in ...
05/27/2026

Construction is officially underway on the new Merrillville Fire Station 73 at 9189 Colorado St., a major investment in public safety for The Heart of the Region.
Fire Chief Ed Yerga said the $15 million project has been long needed, especially for residents in the southern portion of town. Currently, the nearest fire station is about 10 miles from Merrillville’s southeast border near County Line Road and 101st Avenue. Once Station 73 is complete, that distance will be cut in half.
“What a great project,” Yerga said.
Town Councilman Shawn Pettit said expanding fire protection in south Merrillville has been a longtime goal driven by community needs.
“It is a great day for Merrillville,” Pettit said.
Town Manager Michael Griffin praised Merrillville firefighters for the dangerous work they perform every day, adding that the new station will help crews continue providing exceptional service to the community.
Merrillville Fire Protection Territory Board Member Steve Minchuk noted the station will be built with 100% union labor and called the location ideal for serving residents.
“This is huge,” Minchuk said.

Big things are starting to take shape over on Colorado Street!Our crew stopped by 9189 Colorado St. to check out the pro...
05/20/2026

Big things are starting to take shape over on Colorado Street!

Our crew stopped by 9189 Colorado St. to check out the progress on the future home of your new Fire Station 73. It’s great to see the land clearing and site preparation moving along so quickly.

This new station is a major step forward for our department and our town. We’re excited to watch it grow from the ground up, and we’re grateful for the continued support of our Merrillville neighbors as we work to keep our community safe.

We’ll keep sharing updates as the project moves into the next phase. Thanks for following along with us!

Stay safe, Merrillville.

With one week until the unofficial start of summer, we would like to remember all those who came before us. On Monday, M...
05/18/2026

With one week until the unofficial start of summer, we would like to remember all those who came before us. On Monday, May 25, 2026, the Merrillville Fire Department will take a moment to remember all our brothers and sisters who paved the way for us. Please join us at Station 71, 18 W 73rd Ave, at 10am as we pay our respects to those whom we have lost.

The Merrillville Fire Department continues to serve The Heart of the Region with dedication. In our latest monthly repor...
05/06/2026

The Merrillville Fire Department continues to serve The Heart of the Region with dedication. In our latest monthly report, firefighters responded to a wide range of service calls, including fire emergencies, accidents, alarms and many other situations. Our firefighters are committed to the safety and well-being of our residents and businesses.

04/15/2026

The Merrillville Fire Department proudly marked a major milestone on Wednesday, celebrating a significant investment in public safety with an open house at the newly remodeled Station 74 on 57th Avenue.
This $2.1 million renovation enhances fire protection and emergency response across the northern half of Merrillville by giving our firefighters the space and resources needed to respond quickly and effectively when it matters most.
Construction of a new fire station along Colorado Street is set to begin next week, continuing our efforts to strengthen coverage and improve service for residents across the community.
These projects reflect Merrillville’s ongoing commitment to protecting lives, safeguarding property and building a stronger future in The Heart of the Region.

04/15/2026

The Merrillville, IN Chapter with the help of the Crossroads Kiwanis Club hosted a waffle breakfast to benefit Project Fire Buddies. 🧇🧇😋

The Crossroads Kiwanis Club donated $600 to Project Fire Buddies to create more good days for critically ill children. 🤩

Thank you to our friends at Crossroads Kiwanis for your partnership and support of Project Fire Buddies. ❤️

Project Fire Buddies can continue the mission because of our generous partners and individual supporters. Do you want to learn more about how to support the mission?
Visit: 👉 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gooddaymakers

Merrillville Firefighters IAFF Local 5489

At the Merrillville Fire Department, serving and safeguarding our community is always the top priority.Take a look at th...
04/06/2026

At the Merrillville Fire Department, serving and safeguarding our community is always the top priority.
Take a look at the graphic for a snapshot of the wide range of emergencies our firefighters handled throughout March, from fires and traffic incidents to a variety of urgent service calls.
Our dedicated crews are always prepared to respond when needed.

Have a wonderful Easter!
04/05/2026

Have a wonderful Easter!

Smoke alarms save lives, and it’s imperative that all homes have functioning smoke alarms installed.That’s why the Merri...
04/02/2026

Smoke alarms save lives, and it’s imperative that all homes have functioning smoke alarms installed.
That’s why the Merrillville Fire Department partners with the American Red Cross to help keep residents safe by offering free smoke alarms and fire safety education to Merrillville households.
Please visit merrillville.in.gov/smokealarm for information about obtaining free smoke alarms.

03/27/2026

We’re starting an employee spotlight program to help the community get to know your Merrillville Fire Department. In our first installment, we’re featuring Stacy Gaza, who runs the Fire Department office. Stacy is a very important part of our team, and we’re thankful for all she does for our staff and the community!

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18 W 73rd Avenue
Merrillville, IN
46410

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2197690004

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