South Haven Fire Department

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South Haven Fire Department

Proudly Providing Fire and EMS Services to the Largest Unincorporated Township in Indiana! Our department is very fortunate in many ways.

Since the early 1960s, the members of the South Haven Fire Department have dedicated their lives to serving this community to the best of their ability. The members of the South Haven Fire Department are honor to work for a community that stands with them as we all attempt to make the community of South Haven a nice and safe place to live.

07/30/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧

Please be advised that Nantucket Road is currently closed between Olney Street and Oregon Street due to an ongoing incident.

Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route until the roadway has been reopened. This closure is in place to allow emergency personnel to work safely.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Please do not drive around barricades or through the closure.

07/25/2026

LOST KEYS

Someone turned in a set of keys that were found on Midway Drive. If you lost yours and can correctly identify the type of keys, please stop by the Fire Department or call 219-759-3919.

07/17/2026

Training is the foundation of everything we do.

This Wednesday evening, South Haven Fire Department crews focused on positive pressure water supply operations, water source identification, and drafting operations. Members practiced establishing reliable water supplies using portable tanks, tanker shuttle operations, and drafting from alternative water sources to prepare for incidents in areas without hydrants.

Regular training like this helps ensure our firefighters are ready to provide a continuous and dependable water supply during emergencies, no matter the circumstances. Every evolution builds confidence, sharpens skills, and strengthens teamwork so we can better serve our community when the call comes.

A big thank you to all of our members who dedicated their evening to improving their knowledge and capabilities. Your commitment to training directly translates into better service for the residents of South Haven.

07/10/2026

This week has been particularly eventful for SHFD, marked by a productive training with Union Volunteer Fire Department on Monday night, focusing on rural hitch and drafting operations. In addition to responding to calls, members of our Driver Operator program have been diligently working on water supply options. We extend our gratitude to UTVFD for organizing an exceptional training opportunity.

06/20/2026

Yesterday evening, we were proud to watch five South Haven Firefighters graduate from the Fire Academy. These members have volunteered their time three days a week for the past six months to learn the skills necessary to serve the community.

Please join us in congratulating the following members:

Skylar Culbertson
Shane Fentress
Gavin Lovell
Josh Worley
Adam Wisniewski

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.

Address

398 W 700 N
Valparaiso, IN
46385

Telephone

+12197593919

Website

http://southhavenfire.org/

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