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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:2020_review" >2020 IN REVIEW PHOTO GALLERY<br></a></div></html>
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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 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.
-===== Paul Quinn Promoted to SHAES Fire Captain =====
+===== SHAES Honors Members for Service, Leadership  =====
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-Firefighter/Paramedic Paul Quinn has been promoted to the rank of Fire Captain for South Haven Area Emergency Services. Paul will oversee day-to-day operations for his shift as well as assume responsibilities as the department training officer, according to Chief Ron Wise.
+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.
-Paul has served the South Haven community for 26 years, first with the former Casco Fire Department and for 18 years as a fulltime SHAES firefighter-paramedic. He is a second generation firefighter, serving with his firefighter father, Jim Quinn. He is certified as a Level 1 Fire Instructor for the State of Michigan and has headed the SHAES fire prevention education bureau for that last 16 years. In 2019 he was chosen by his peers as the department's Firefighter of the Year.
+Instead, he changed from wearing the traditional white helmet of Chief to the yellow helmet of the paid-on-call responder.
-===== Historic Scott Club Receives Fire Safeguard =====
+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.”
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+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.
-The Scott Club recently completed the installation of a state-of-the-art fire detection system at their historic building. SHAES staff participated in the planning for the installation of this system. The stately Queen Anne style building, constructed in 1893, is a Michigan historic site. The fire detection system facilitates the notification of the fire department thru an alarm company. This project was made possible through grants from the Rotary Club of South Haven and the Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation. This is the second installation of a fire detection system in a historically important building in our community. The first was at the Historical Association of South Haven (formerly Hartman School) in 2017.
+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.
+“Ron loves this organization and the community we serve,” said Hinz.
-===== Contributon Supports SHAES Initiative =====
+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.
+“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.”
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+Three new career members were formally sworn-in – Jessica Trinklein, Mason Pletz and Duke Packer. Joining the paid-on-call ranks is Jacob Florey.
-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=====
+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.
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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.
-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/
-===== 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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