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-<a href="http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:responses" >SEE PHOTOS OF RECENT RESPONSES AND ACTIVITIES<br></a>
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-<a href="http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:oct_2019" >FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAMS<br></a>
-<a href="http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:2019_review" >2019 IN REVIEW PHOTO GALLERY<br></a></div></html>
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-<html><div style="text-align:center; font-size:200%;">The Mission of SHAES</div></html>
 **The Mission of the South Haven (Michigan) Area Emergency Services (SHAES) is to preserve life, limb and property through aggressive fire prevention, education and fire suppression. To provide the highest quality of emergency medical care with skill and compassion. To serve our communities with pride, integrity and courage.**
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+**[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:responses|SEE RECENT RESPONSES]]** **[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:oct_2024|SEE FIRE PREVENTION MONTH GALLERY]]**
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+===== Beach Safety Flags Flying at Beaches; Get Text Messages  =====
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+The City of South Haven beach safety flags are now being flown at the city's seven public beaches. Click here for beach safety information --
+https://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:beach_safety
+On your cell phone text 888777 BEACHES to receive regular updates throughout the summer.
+===== It Takes a Community -- Thank You!!  =====
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+The SHAES Dive Team recently acquired new Mares dive computers and clip-on compasses that were purchased thanks to the continuous generosity of Lake Arvesta Farms and Sports Complex.   This purchase would have cost SHAES and the taxpayers nearly $1300. We are so grateful for the community support.
+===== Dustin Guminski Retires After 25 Years of Service  =====
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+Dustin Guminski, a valued member of SHAES has retired after 25 years as a paid-on-call Firefighter/EMT-B, most of those as a Lieutenant.  Dustin was also the department's Firefighter of the Year honoree in 2004-2005.  We will always value Dustin as a Life Member of SHAES and a liaison between SHAES and SH City services.
+===== Community Foundation Grant Spearheads Fund Drive  =====
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+We grateful to the Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation for their grant of $10,000 to start a fund raising drive to purchase new battery-powered extrication tools to replace the department's 27-year old hydraulic extrication tools.  SHAES needs to raise $30,000 to purchase this set of tools. Firefighter/Paramedic Paul Pant is pictured with Foundation representatives Janice Varney and Jim Marcoux during a presentation to recipients of grants. The extrication tools are used primarily at vehicle accidents when occupants are trapped inside.
-===== Contributon Supports SHAES Initiative =====
+===== SHAES Honors Members for Service, Leadership  =====
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-Thank you Sturgis Bank and Trust Company for your contribution in support of a SHAES initiative to acquire cleaning equipment to safeguard our first responders, The second Friday of each month is dedicated as “Jean Day” at the bank. For a donation of $5 employees can wear jeans on that Friday! Sturgis has 12 branches and each month a different branch of gets to choose the charity in their community that they would like to give the funds. All branches contribute and the total amount raised is donated to a charity. The South Haven offices chose SHAES. Recently the employees presented to Chief Ron Wise a check for $450. Pictured from left to right are Basilia Ruiz, Krissy Garland, Stephanie Timmer, Sandi Cagle, Steve Gage, Fire Chief Ron Wise, Rhonda Wendzel, and Johnathon Borsodi.
-===== Fire Safety Fun Night Enjoyed by All=====
+When Ron Wise retired as Executive Director (Chief) of South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) in 2020 he didn’t put away his helmet and boots.
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+Instead, he changed from wearing the traditional white helmet of Chief to the yellow helmet of the paid-on-call responder.
-Our annual Fire Safety Fun Night was attended by more than 500 kids and adults on Thursday, Oct. 10. We are grateful to our sponsors for supporting this event. Thank you Fox 17 for your coverage -- https://fox17online.com/2019/10/10/over-500-kids-adults-have-fun-at-south-haven-fire-station-for-fire-safety-fun-night/
-===== Rescue 1 Invitation to Bid=====
+On Saturday (April 26) he was named the SHAES 2025 Firefighter of the Year during the department’s annual banquet.
+“Ron is one of the most dedicated, hard-working members of SHAES – always willing to help and doing it well,” said Chief Brandon Hinz. “He has a positive attitude and is encouraging to others, notably our younger members.”
-**ITEM:** 2020 Freightliner conventional chassis Rescue Truck
+A third generation firefighter, Wise joined SHAES in 1989 and served as Executive Director (Chief) from 2008-2020. He was the co-recipient of the Firefighter of the Year recognition in 1992-93.
-**NOTICE TO BIDDERS:** Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 A.M., November 8, 2019 in the Office of the
+In “retirement” he led the paid-on-call ranks in emergency responses over the past year. In recent months he has helped the department upgrade the staffing and response times from its Casco station.
-Executive Director of South Haven Area Emergency Services Authority by Mail at: South Haven Area
-Emergency Services Authority, 90 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven, Michigan 49090 or Hand Delivered at:
-S.H.A.E.S. Station 3, 90 Blue Star Highway, South Haven, Michigan. Bids will be opened on November 8,
-at 11:00 A.M in the training room of S.H.A.E.S. Station 3, located at 90 Blue Star Highway, South Haven,
-Michigan.
-**HOW TO RECEIVE SPECIFICATIONS:** By Email: rwise@shaes.org or FAX (269)637-0998 to S.H.A.E.S.
+“Ron loves this organization and the community we serve,” said Hinz.
-Executive Director or mail your request to: S.H.A.E.S., 90 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven, MI 49090, and Attn:
-Executive Director. Either must be on your company letterhead.
-**HOW TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL:** All bids shall be submitted in sealed opaque envelopes, mailed to the above
+The department’s Leadership Award was presented to Training Officer Shawn Smith for the second time in his career. Smith joined the department as a paid-on-call member in 2010 and within six months joined the career ranks. He also received the Leadership Award in 2018. He has served in the newly created Training Officer position since 2023.
-Blue Star Hwy location OR delivered to the office of the Executive Director at the above Blue Star Highway
+“Shawn has excelled at setting the bar high for this newly created position, reiterating the importance of proper training,” said Hinz. “He has earned this award through hard work, a vision of what this organization needed and an unwavering commitment to make it happen.”
-location, and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope as follows:
-**SEALED PROPOSAL FOR:** 2020 Freightliner Rescue Truck
+Three new career members were formally sworn-in – Jessica Trinklein, Mason Pletz and Duke Packer. Joining the paid-on-call ranks is Jacob Florey.
-Bids by email or facsimile (fax) machine will be invalid and will not be considered for review. It will be the
-sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure that his proposal reaches the Office of the Executive Director of South Haven Area Emergency Services Authority on or before closing hour and date shown above.
-**PURPOSE OF BID:** The South Haven Area Emergency Services Authority intends to secure a source of
+Years-of-Service recognitions were presented as follows: Ron Wise, 35 years; Dustin Guminski and SHAES Board member Nancy Whaley, 25 years; Shawn Smith, Drexal Haner, Phillip Quinn, 15 years; Jon Vandenberg and Zach Kenreich, 10 years; and City Manager/SHAES Board member Kate Hosier, five years.
-supply for the specified item by considering (but not limiting to) the following: lowest price, terms and length of warranty, prompt and convenient shipment, and service by the supplier to the Authority. Any failure on the part of the supplier or contractor to comply with the ensuing conditions and specifications shall be reasons for termination of contract. The Authority reserves the right to make an award to the supplier where the product or service meets the specifications, terms and conditions and where the bid is considered by the Authority Board to be in the Authorities best interest.
-Ronald Wise, Executive Director
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+Welcomed to the new Firefighter Cadet program were Ayden Quinn, Lyla Quinn, Sam Rose, Scott Ritchie, Alyssa Ockerman and Nick Rainey.
-===== SHAES Responders Honored for Heroism=====
+Citation Bars were presented as follows: Phillip Quinn, Fire Officer I; Ron Wise, Tech Rescue; Dawn Nyhof, EMT-B; Jessica Trinklein and Kevin Wildey, Paramedic.
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+SHAES responded to a record number of calls in 2024 and is on pace to set a new response record this year according to Hinz. “Our ability to provide a high level of service and care would not be possible without the dedication of our members and the community’s support. We are grateful.”
-First responders from South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) were recognized Wednesday (Sept. 4) by the City of South Haven for their actions in making rescues on Lake Michigan this summer. SHAES has responded to numerous Lake Michigan alerts most notably on July 19 and August 21 when a total of five people were rescued in the incidents.
+**Read more SHAES News -- http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:2025_review**
-Pictured, from left to right: David Griesel, Tim Quinn, Brian J. Horan, Brandon Hinz, Steven Cavadas, Zach Kenreich, Phillip Quinn, Ron Wise, Shawn Quinn, Brian Montgomery, Keith Bierhalter, James Quinn and Cody Sedlak. Also honored but not pictured were Patrick Quinn, Amanda Quinn, Ron Ridley and Dawn Hinz.

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