South Haven Fire Department

06/06/2026

Duckling Rescue 🦆🚒

South Haven Fire Department was dispatched today for a report of ducklings trapped in a storm drain. Upon arrival, crews located several ducklings that had fallen into the drain and were unable to get back to their mother.

Firefighters worked together to safely access the storm drain, retrieve the ducklings, and reunite them with their waiting mother nearby. After a quick assessment, the entire duck family was safely escorted away from the area and continued on their journey.

Not every call involves fire or medical emergencies, but we’re always proud to help when a member of our community—no matter how small—needs a hand.

Great work by our crews on a successful rescue! 🦆

06/04/2026

**McCool Road is open**

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚧

McCool Road is currently CLOSED between Brooke Drive and Keystone Drive due to emergency operations.

Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and follow all posted detour signs. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while crews work to safely resolve the situation.

06/03/2026

Training never stops at South Haven Fire Department. Today, South Haven Fire Fighters had the opportunity to participate in a drafting and rural water supply operations alongside Portage Fire Department. Exercises like these are critical in ensuring our members remain prepared to effectively provide water in areas where hydrants may not be readily available.

Throughout the training, crews focused on establishing and maintaining a reliable water supply, operating drafting rural and strengthening interdepartmental communication. Working together with neighboring departments allows us to build stronger partnerships, improve operational efficiency, and ensure a coordinated response when our communities need us most.

We appreciate Portage Fire Department for the opportunity to train together and continue developing the skills necessary to provide the highest level of service to the residents we serve.

06/02/2026

The South Haven Fire Department, in conjunction with, Lake Station Fire & Rescue / EMS, Ogden Dunes Fire Department & Waffco Heavy Duty Towing and Recovery conducted a comprehensive joint training exercise focused on vehicle stabilization and extraction techniques for both standard and commercial vehicles on Saturday. We extend our gratitude to all participating members and partners for their collaboration and look forward to future cooperative efforts. Your South Haven fire fighters remain committed to excellence, ensuring continuous training and preparedness.

05/24/2026

We regret to inform you that the Car Wash scheduled for today has been cancelled due to incoming weather. We will reschedule the event.

05/12/2026

04/20/2026

Be ready when it matters most. Whether you’re in healthcare, public safety, or just want to be prepared to save a life, this American Heart Association BLS Provider Class is for you.

📅 Date: May 16th, 2026
⏰ Time: 09:30 AM
📍 Location: 398 W 700 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385
💲 Cost: $50

This course covers high-quality CPR, AED use, and team-based resuscitation skills — everything you need to respond with confidence in an emergency.

👉 How to sign up:
Email [email protected] to reserve your spot. Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

Train with professionals. Gain lifesaving skills. Make a difference.

12/18/2025

Be on the lookout this Sunday December 21 for Santa on the streets of South Haven! Santa will be hitching a ride with us starting at 9:30 A.M.

Anyone that misses us or would like to meet Santa is invited to join him at the station from 2p.m. to 3p.m.

Due to the unpredictability of calls, we are unable to provide an estimate of when we will reach each area. Listen out for our sirens to see Santa on the Firetruck!

12/13/2025

Yesterday evening our department held our annual Shop With a Firefighter program. Thanks to generous donations, we were able to take 22 children shopping for Christmas.

Thank you to everyone who donated and volunteered their time to help with this event. Special thanks to Santinis Pizza for donating the pizza party, Meijer of Portage for their donation and assistance, and to Portage Township - Brendan Clancy, Trustee for providing a bus for transportation.