As we close out 2025, it’s hard to know where to start, so I’ll begin at the top. So far this year, SHAES has responded to 2,913 calls for service,…

South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) will be bolstering its water rescue capabilities. The SHAES Authority Board recently approved the $400,000 purchase of a new fire boat to enhance water-based…

South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) has put into service new electric-powered extrication tools purchased from donations to the department. The new Jaws of Life equipment replaces 27-year-old hydraulic tools.…

Thank you Lt. Mark Kaput for your quarter-of-a-century of service to community. Mark Kaput has retired after serving SHAES for 25 years — the first 12 as a Paid-on-Call FF/EMR,…

Join us in congratulating Brian Montgomery on his promotion to Captain/Paramedic. Brian has been a dedicated member of SHAES for 17 years, three as a Paid On Call member and…

It’s been a busy and rewarding year at SHAES. To date, we’ve responded to 2,383 emergencies — about 200 more than 2024, and double what we handled back in 2000!…

South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) has been awarded a $2,000 grant from Michigan Gas Utilities (MGU) through its Rewarding Responders Grant program. The grant is being used by SHAES…

To commemorate Patriot Day and in honor of the 343 members of FDNY who perished on September 11, 2001, the South Haven Area Emergency Services Honor Guard stood guard at…

SHAES has put into service three new versatile vehicles to serve the community. Best known as “grass rigs”, they are front-line vehicles used for attacking field fires, extinguishing illegal burns…

A long standing tradition of the Bobby Walker Basketball Tournament in South Haven is to begin the summer weekend event with the presentation of Leadership Awards to civic leaders, organizations…