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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>
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 **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 PHOTO GALLERY OF RECENT SHAES RESPONSES]]**
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+===== SHAES Firefighter Brian Horan, Sr. Concludes Service =====
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+SHAES gratefully recognizes Brian Horan, Sr. on the occasion of his retirement as a paid-on-call member for a period that covered 27 years.
+Brian joined the South Haven Fire Department in 1980 and later SHAES, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. He also achieved EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) status.
+In recent years Brian has proudly served on SHAES with his son, Brian, Jr. We thank Brian for his committed service to our community.
+===== SHAES Drone Team Plays Key Role in Rescue =====
+[{{:public:240304DroneSearch0002.jpg?225|}}]
+**[[https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/south-mi/van-buren/watch-k9-drone-helps-locate-missing-child-in-van-buren-county|READ MEDIA ACCOUNT]]**
+The search for a lost child in Geneva Township had a happy ending on March 5. Various agencies, including SHAES, were dispatched to 68th Street north of Phoenix Road shortly after 4 p.m. It was reported that a three-year-old boy wandered away from the residence. About an hour into the search, drones operated by SHAES responders Steve Cavadas, Zach Kenreich and Drexal Haner spotted the child walking a distance from the residence in a field near a pond. The drones were approximately 100 feet aloft at the time. Simultaneously, a Van Buren Sheriff Department canine was tracking foot prints that led to the child. The child was returned to his home uninjured. Responding to the incident were the Van Buren Sheriff Department, South Haven Police Department, Michigan State Police and Great Lakes Drone.
+===== SHAES Welcomes New Fulltime Members =====
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+SHAES is pleased to announce the appointment of two new fulltime Firefighter/Paramedics -- Shyanne "Shy" Foster and Paul Pant.
+Shy comes to SHAES from serving as a Paramedic with AMR Ambulance and a paid-on-call member of the Hamilton Fire Department.
+Paul joins SHAES after serving as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Covert Fire Department and previously as a paid-on-call member of the Sparta Fire Department.
+===== SHAES Offers Smoke Alarm Installations =====
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+SHAES has a smoke alarm partnership with the Red Cross and MIPrevention. In recent weeks the department has been able to install 45 smoke alarms in area homes. Pictured is a demonstration showing how fast fire can spread in a residential setting.
+Spread the word if you know any neighbors, friends, family that are in need of FREE smoke alarms in their home.  No commitments, no cost, just smoke alarms.  Well....a little bit of a commitment, you have to listen to us give our spiel about fire prevention.
-===== Job Posting - SHAES Executive Director =====
+Email Chief Brandon Hinz if you are interested -- bhinz@shaes.org
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+===== SHAES Annual Report for 2023 Released =====
-South Haven Area Emergency Services Authority seeks an innovative executive director to perform a variety of complex administrative, supervisory and professional tasks in planning, coordinating and directing the activities of the fire/ambulance authority.
-Successful candidate will possess State certifications as Fire Fighter Two, Fire Officer Three and current EMT
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-Basic or EMT Paramedic license. EMT Paramedic is preferred. Candidate must have work experience in the
-Fire/Ambulance field under the Incident Command System or related field. Must have strong oral and written
-communication skills, excellent supervisory abilities, budget development and administration experience and the
-ability to plan, organize, and manage the operations of the organization. South Haven Area Emergency Services
-Authority offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package.
-See complete job posting and link to job application -- http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:executive_director_posting
+**[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:annual_report|SEE ANNUAL REPORT]]**
-Send completed application, cover letter and resume to kwise@south-haven.com or Human Resources
+**[[https://wwmt.com/news/local/south-haven-area-emergency-services-2023-report-record-broken-response-calls-medical-fire-public-safety-losses-information-van-buren-county-west-michigan|WWMT-TV NEWS REPORT]]**
-Department, City of South Haven, 539 Phoenix Street, South Haven, MI 49090.
-Deadline for application is December 16, 2019. South Haven Area Emergency Services Authority is
+South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) responded to a record number of calls during 2023, according to the department’s Annual Report.
-an Equal Opportunity Employer.
-===== Contributon Supports SHAES Initiative =====
+Marking its 27th year, the SHAES Authority serves the city of South Haven and the townships of Casco, Geneva and South Haven. The department is comprised of 17 fulltime staff and 30 paid-on-call firefighters protecting 97 square miles of land and several miles of Lake Michigan shoreline from three stations.
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+For the tenth consecutive year, the number of calls has increased from the previous year to a record 2,679. The previous record, set in 2022, was 2,659.
-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=====
+“Our call volume continued to show increases in the medical area,” said executive director Brandon Hinz. “SHAES provides a service that is unique when compared to the typical fire department. Many sleepless nights, short meals, missed functions and understanding families are wrapped up in our response numbers.”
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+**[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:2024_review#shaes_annual_report_for_2023_released
-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/
+|READ MORE]]**
-===== Rescue 1 Invitation to Bid=====
+===== SHAES Captain Ron Ridley Ends 45 Years of Community Service =====
-**ITEM:** 2020 Freightliner conventional chassis Rescue Truck
+[{{:public:ron ridleycropped.jpg?175|}}]
-**NOTICE TO BIDDERS:** Sealed bids will be received until 11:00 A.M., November 8, 2019 in the Office of the
+When the call went out for additional help to staff the fire station during the recent winter-storm weekend, among the first to volunteer was off-duty South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) responder Ron Ridley.
-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.
+No surprise here.
-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
+Ridley has been doing that kind of selfless act for nearly half-a-century.
-Blue Star Hwy location OR delivered to the office of the Executive Director at the above Blue Star Highway
-location, and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope as follows:
-**SEALED PROPOSAL FOR:** 2020 Freightliner Rescue Truck
+Later this month the 67-year-old SHAES Captain will conclude a 45-year career of service to the community. It started in his high school days in Casco township.
-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
+“The owner of the farm where I worked was a Casco volunteer fireman,” Ron remembers. “When the alarm sounded, I would join him on the fire call. I didn’t have fire gear, but I pulled a lot of hose.”
-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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+Ridley became an official member of the Casco department in 1979, rising through the ranks to Chief in the final months before Casco became part of the new South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES)  Authority at age 40  in 1995.
-===== SHAES Responders Honored for Heroism=====
+**[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:2024_review#shaes_captain_ron_ridley_ends_45_years_of_community_service|READ MORE]]**
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-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:2024_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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