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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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-**Photo Gallery of Recent SHAES Responses - Click here
-http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:responses**
-**Photo Gallery of 2020 Year in Review - Click here
-http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:2020_review**
-===== SHAES Responders Broaden Rescue Capabilities =====
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-South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) is broadening its ability to respond to water rescue incidents by providing its paid-on-call members with water rescue equipment that stays with the responders all-of-the time.
-Thanks to a grant from the Albemarle Corporation of South Haven, nineteen SHAES responders now have a fitted PFD - personalized flotation device (life jacket), helmet and throw-bag containing 50 feet of rope.
-SHAES equipment (ambulances, rescue truck, engines) also contain this equipment, but frequently the paid-on-call members who respond from their home or workplace are the first to arrive on an emergency scene.
-"Minutes, if not seconds, count in this type of emergency situation," said Chief Brandon Hinz. "We are grateful for the continuing support of Albemarle as we strive to protect our community to the best of our ability."
-Hinz also thanked former chief Ron Wise who pursued funding for the acquisition.
-In recent weeks SHAES staff has been conducting its annual water rescue drills on Lake Michigan and Lake Arvesta. A recent drill included members of the South Haven Police Department whose officers also have PFDs in their patrol cars.
-See WOOD-TV coverage -- https://www.woodtv.com/news/southwest-michigan/south-haven-crews-get-life-saving-tools-for-when-seconds-count/
-===== 2020 Fireworks Regulations Announced =====
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-The South Haven Police Department and SHAES reminds all citizens of the Michigan law as it relates to fireworks during the upcoming July 4th holiday.
-The law allows citizens to use “consumer fireworks”. Examples of these are firecrackers, bottle rockets, and roman candles. We ask all citizens using these fireworks to use extreme caution due to high risks of injuries and potential for fires.
-In accordance with the City of South Haven ordinance, consumer fireworks are allowed only between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3 and July 4.
-It is illegal for a person to discharge fireworks on public, school, church or private property without the permission of the owner. This includes all public parks and beaches of South Haven. The fines are a maximum penalty of $1,000.
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-Citizens are asked to be considerate of others while celebrating the holiday. It is our hope that all citizens will enjoy a safe and happy July 4th.
+<html><div style="text-align:center; font-size:200%;">SHAES News Updates</div></html>
-===== Please Keep Hydrants Clear of Foliage =====
+===== Beach Safety Flags Flying at Beaches; Get Text Messages  =====
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-This is a request that we typically make in the dead of winter when the snow is piled high around the fire hydrants in the SHAES area. Please help us now if there is foliage concealing from the street a hydrant where you live. Time is of the essence when we arrive on a fire scene so being able to locate the fire hydrant quickly is of great help. Thank You.
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-===== New SHAES Firefighters Announced =====
+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 --
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+https://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:beach_safety
-South Haven Area Emergency Services is pleased to introduce eight new citizen (part-paid) firefighters. A SHAES Fire Academy Graduation ceremony was held on June 15, culminating a challenging eight-month-long process toward becoming state-certified firefighters. Even the COVID pandemic wasn't about to discourage this determined group. In addition to the SHAES group, there were firefighter candidates from Bangor, Lawrence and Paw Paw in the class. Pictured is the SHAES group. From left to right with retired chief Ron Wise and chief Brandon Hinz are Phillip Poole, Justin Denbow, Kevin Wildey, Nicholas Christie, Amanda Quinn, Aaron Sawyer, Zachary Hanner and Jacob Clemons.
+On your cell phone text 888777 BEACHES to receive regular updates throughout the summer.
-===== Brandon Hinz Begins as Chief of SHAES =====
+===== It Takes a Community -- Thank You!!  =====
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-A changing of the guard of sorts occurred on June 1st when Brandon Hinz began his duties as Executive Director/Chief of South Haven Area Emergency Services. He is pictured with retiring Chief Ron Wise. Brandon has served as a SHAES Firefighter/Paramedic since 1999. Ron began his service with SHAES in 1989 and has served as chief since 2008.
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-See highlights of Ron Wise's SHAES career -- http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:ron_wise
+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.
-===== SHAES Staff Appointment Announced =====
+===== Dustin Guminski Retires After 25 Years of Service  =====
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-SHAES is pleased to welcome Firefighter/Paramedic Tim Forker who has joined the fulltime staff. Tim comes to SHAES from the Covert Township Fire Department. He has also served on the North Berrien Fire Rescue Department and Bangor Community Fire Departments. He fills a vacancy created by the appointment of Brandon Hinz as SHAES Chief effective June 1.
+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.
-===== Hydrant Flushing Underway =====
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+===== Community Foundation Grant Spearheads Fund Drive  =====
-SHAES staff is currently flushing the water system and fire hydrants in the City of South Haven and Casco and South Haven Townships.  This process will continue until the all hydrants have been inspected and flushed.
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-This is necessary to clean particulates and sediment from the system. If you have discolored water at your residence, run the water until it clears and also run your washing machine through one cycle to clear water from the lines and the machine.
+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.
-===== Beach Safety Flag Program Begins =====
+===== SHAES Honors Members for Service, Leadership  =====
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-South Haven Area Emergency Services has started its program of flying safety flags at city beaches for the summer months.
+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.
-Lake Michigan conditions as determined by the National Weather Service are monitored by SHAES personnel.
+Instead, he changed from wearing the traditional white helmet of Chief to the yellow helmet of the paid-on-call responder.
-Beach warning flags are placed at the city's seven public beaches every day between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. The flags are changed throughout the day if lake conditions change. The flags are either green, yellow or red based on the conditions.
+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.”
-A numbering system for the nearby beach flag poles and pier safety boxes has been developed to assist during a time of emergency as a point of reference.
+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 status of the flags is also posted on the internet --
+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.
-http://www.south-haven.com/parks_and_recreation/beach_flag_information.php
-Link to SHAES Beach Safety website -- http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:beach_safety
+“Ron loves this organization and the community we serve,” said Hinz.
+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 Community for Your Support =====
+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 staff has been receiving snacks and gift cards from community members to local restaurants for take out meals as a way to say "thank you" and to help support our local businesses. We in turn have been participating in events celebrating members of our community.
+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.
-Capt. Ron Ridley (left) is displaying a face shield that was designed and built by South Haven's Do-it corporation. The face shields provide full face protection when staff is helping COVID-19 patients. Do-it is shipping these shields all across the United States to help fill a shortage of personal protective equipment. The company made sure South Haven first responders (police, fire and EMS) were the first to get some and donated two boxes of 100 face shields to SHAES and to SHPD. Thank you to Do-It corporation for helping us.
+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.”
+**Read more SHAES News -- http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:2025_review**

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