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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.**
+**[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:responses|SEE PHOTO GALLERY OF RECENT SHAES RESPONSES]]**
-[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:responses|PHOTO GALLERY OF RECENT SHAES RESPONSES]]
+<html><div style="text-align:center; font-size:200%;">SHAES News Updates</div></html>
-[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:2020_review|PHOTO GALLERY OF 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW]]
+===== 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.
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-SHAES News Updates</div></html>
+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.
-===== Kids Cookie Sale Benefits SHAES =====
+===== SHAES Drone Team Plays Key Role in Rescue =====
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+[{{:public:240304DroneSearch0002.jpg?225|}}]
-South Haven showed its sweet tooth, both for baked goods and a good cause, by supporting a neighborhood kids bake sale this past Saturday. On Monday the kids delivered $1,450 to SHAES in support of its fire prevention programs. Pictured from left to right are Kaya Durden, Kaelan Johnson, Keatan Durden and Kamdan Johnson with firefighter Steve Gavadas.
+**[[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]]**
-===== Acquisition of Bikes a New Tool for SHAES Responders =====
+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.
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+===== SHAES Welcomes New Fulltime Members =====
-The growing popularity of South Haven as a destination community that draws large crowds for special events gives rise to the challenge for responders who need to render care when an emergency occurs. That concern has led to the acquisition of bikes to be used by SHAES personnel, especially during the busy summer weekends when high traffic areas are difficult to navigate.
+[{{:public:240213FosterGant.jpg?175|}}]
-The idea for acquiring the bikes came about before the current COVID pandemic which this summer has reduced the number of traditional events and the acquisition of the bikes was slowed because of supply-chain issues.
+SHAES is pleased to announce the appointment of two new fulltime Firefighter/Paramedics -- Shyanne "Shy" Foster and Paul Pant.
-"We'll use them these remaining summer weeks," said SHAES Chief Brandon Hinz. "People will see our staff along the beaches or in the downtown area and we'll be ready for 2021 when things return to normal."
+Shy comes to SHAES from serving as a Paramedic with AMR Ambulance and a paid-on-call member of the Hamilton Fire Department.
-The purchase of the bikes and first aid equipment to be used by the responders was made possible by a grant from the Albemarle Corporation Foundation through its employee philanthropic initiative program. The grant also funded the purchase of water rescue equipment for the department's paid-on-call staff.
+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.
-The bikes were acquired through Rock 'N' Road Cycle of South Haven.
+===== SHAES Offers Smoke Alarm Installations =====
-"We are grateful to owner Scott Zoet and his staff for helping identify the right bike and equipment for this purpose," said Hinz.
+[{{:public:231012SafetyFunNight0027.jpg?175|}}]
-The bikes are equipped with a jump kit that contains first aid equipment to be used until SHAES ambulance personnel arrive at the scene of the emergency.
+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.
-===== Service Honors Longtime Firefighter Stan Wakild =====
+Email Chief Brandon Hinz if you are interested -- bhinz@shaes.org
-[{{:public:200729WakildFuneral0064.jpg?325|SEE PHOTOS}}]
+===== SHAES Annual Report for 2023 Released =====
-[[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.
+**[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:annual_report|SEE ANNUAL REPORT]]**
-===== South Haven Focused Beach Safety Tips Messaging Created =====
+**[[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]]**
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+South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) responded to a record number of calls during 2023, according to the department’s Annual Report.
-[[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]]
+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.
-Visitors to lakeshore communities like South Haven are often unaware of the dangers posed by the inviting water of Lake Michigan.
+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.
-"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."
+“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.”
-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.
+**[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:2024_review#shaes_annual_report_for_2023_released
+|READ MORE]]**
-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.
+===== SHAES Captain Ron Ridley Ends 45 Years of Community Service =====
+[{{:public:ron ridleycropped.jpg?175|}}]
-"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."
+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.
-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.
+No surprise here.
-===== SHAES Responders Broaden Rescue Capabilities =====
+Ridley has been doing that kind of selfless act for nearly half-a-century.
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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]]
+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.
-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.
+“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.”
-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.
+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 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.
+**[[http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:2024_review#shaes_captain_ron_ridley_ends_45_years_of_community_service|READ MORE]]**
-"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.
+**Read more SHAES News -- http://www.shaes.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=public:2024_review**
-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.

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