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-===== South Haven Beach Safety Information =====
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-[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:weather#beach_conditions
-|CHECK CURRENT STATUS OF BEACH FLAGS & WEATHER INFO]]
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-<html><div style="text-align:center; font-size:200%;">The Mission of SHAES</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]]**
-[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:responses|PHOTO GALLERY OF RECENT SHAES RESPONSES]]
-[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:2020_review|PHOTO GALLERY OF 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW]]
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-===== Van Buren 911 Upgrade on August 4 Ballot=====
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-//This message is being posted as a courtesy to the South Haven Area Emergency Services Paid On Call Association and South Haven Firefighters Union Local 2658.This message is independent of the South Haven Area Emergency Services Authority Board.//
-The Van Buren 911 Dispatch Center is seeking to increase the 911 surcharge fee on telephone devices in the August 4 election. The $1.08 per month increase will fund the improvement of the Fire/EMS radio system which has not been updated since its creation in the 1970’s.
-The current radio system uses a patch work of several towers throughout the county to notify first responders of emergencies. These radio towers have limited range, forcing dispatch to repeat information if several departments are needed for an incident, such as a structure fire. Hand-held and truck radios also have a limited transmit range, forcing dispatchers to repeat all radio traffic so others en-route are clear on essential information. In the South Haven area there are areas where dispatch is unable to hear our radios at all, such as the lakeshore.
-Goals for the new system are:
-* Decrease time needed to notify units of emergencies
-* Improve the ability of dispatch to simply hear responding units
-* Improve the ability of responding units to hear other responding unit transmissions
-The South Haven Area Emergency Services Paid On Call Association and South Haven Firefighters Union Local 2658 supports this initiative to improve the Fire/EMS radio system in Van Buren County.
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-===== Service Honors Longtime Firefighter Stan Wakild =====
+<html><div style="text-align:center; font-size:200%;">SHAES News Updates</div></html>
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+===== Beach Safety Flags Flying at Beaches; Get Text Messages  =====
-[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:responses#july_29_2020_-_funeral_of_stan_wakild|SEE PHOTOS]]
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-The funeral service for longtime South Haven firefighter and Veteran Stanley (Stan) Wakild was held on July 29 with full honors.  He died July 13. Internment was at Lakeview Cemetery. Stan was part of our department over a span of six decades. He joined in 1965, was promoted to Lieutenant in 1978 and served as Chief beginning in 1989 until his retirement in 1993. He continued to serve as a paid-on-call firefighter and in recent years was a nighttime dispatcher. He was a member of the SHAES Honor Guard. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force, the Army National Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and served as Commander of American Legion Post 49.
+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
-===== South Haven Focused Beach Safety Tips Messaging Created =====
+On your cell phone text 888777 BEACHES to receive regular updates throughout the summer.
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+===== Dustin Guminski Retires After 25 Years of Service  =====
-[[https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/lakeshore/south-haven-creates-beach-safety-place-mats-for-restaurants/69-b010a9d7-993b-41b6-892f-25f6a96a88fd|SEE WZZM-TV COVERAGE]]
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-Visitors to lakeshore communities like South Haven are often unaware of the dangers posed by the inviting water of Lake Michigan.
+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.
-"Drownings in the Great Lakes, including in the South Haven area, are a grave concern," said Chief Brandon Hinz of South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES). "As we examined ways to prevent future tragedies it became apparent that there is a lack of awareness by the public, especially guests in the community, to the inherent dangers posed by the lake."
-In an effort to educate the public of these dangers, SHAES, in cooperation with Safe Kids Greater South Haven-led by Bronson South Haven Hospital and The Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium, has designed a custom-made Beach Safety place mat for distribution to local businesses, particularly restaurants. Owners of short-term rentals are being encouraged to post it in their rental.
+===== Community Foundation Grant Spearheads Fund Drive  =====
-Illustrator Jessica Byers of South Haven created a colorful array of graphics highlighting topics such as beach flag warnings, tips for escaping rip currents, advice about walking on the pier, when to use life jackets and even digging in the sand. On the back of the placemat are water-safety related kids activities. The project was initiated by former SHAES Chief Ron Wise.
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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.
-"Making sure our children are safe is the top priority of the Safe Kids Coalition in Greater South Haven," said Dr. Matthew Dommer, chief operating officer and vice president for medical affairs at Bronson Lakeview and South Haven Hospitals. "Because of our commitment to help families and communities prevent childhood injuries this is the perfect public education project for South Haven."
+===== SHAES Honors Members for Service, Leadership  =====
-Copies are available at the South Haven/Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 546 Phoenix St., and South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce, 606 Phillips St.
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-===== SHAES Responders Broaden Rescue Capabilities =====
+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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-[[https://www.woodtv.com/news/southwest-michigan/south-haven-crews-get-life-saving-tools-for-when-seconds-count/|SEE WOOD-TV COVERAGE]]
+Instead, he changed from wearing the traditional white helmet of Chief to the yellow helmet of the paid-on-call responder.
-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.
+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.”
-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.
+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.
-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.
+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.
-"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."
+“Ron loves this organization and the community we serve,” said Hinz.
-Hinz also thanked former chief Ron Wise who pursued funding for the acquisition.
+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.”
-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.
+Three new career members were formally sworn-in – Jessica Trinklein, Mason Pletz and Duke Packer. Joining the paid-on-call ranks is Jacob Florey.
+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.
-===== Please Keep Hydrants Clear of Foliage =====
+Welcomed to the new Firefighter Cadet program were Ayden Quinn, Lyla Quinn, Sam Rose, Scott Ritchie, Alyssa Ockerman and Nick Rainey.
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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.
+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.
-===== Hydrant Flushing Underway =====
+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.”
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+**Read more SHAES News -- http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:2025_review**
-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.
-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.

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