Mishawaka Fire Department

06/08/2026

Today our Truck 81 crew spent some time in South Bend helping bring the fire at at Lafayette Building under control.

06/03/2026

Mishawaka Fire IAFF Local 360 rescued two people from a second story window at a Wednesday morning duplex fire.

Mishawaka Fire Department crews were dispatched to the fire around 3:30 a.m. Residents in the downstairs apartment safely evacuated, while fire fighters quickly identified occupants trapped upstairs. Local 360 members deployed a ground ladder and safely rescued both individuals through a second-story window. One person was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

This incident highlights the dedication, training, and professionalism of our Local 360 members. Their quick actions and commitment to serving others helped save lives and protect the Mishawaka community. Great work by everyone involved.

06/03/2026

Another incredible team effort with the Mishawaka Police Department

Crews are on scene of an overnight hosue fire in Mishawaka.Dispatch told WSBT 22 there were peojple inside the home just west of Capitol when the fire broke out

06/02/2026

C-Shift working on automobile extrication training yesterday. Don't be the one we have to extricate next.. Drive safe this summer!
Special thanks to Kyle's Towing and Recovery in Mishawaka for the cars!

06/01/2026

We would like to congratulate the following firefighters for reaching their years of service milestones in the month of June:

D/O Rob Dainton- 33 years
D/O Keith McIntire- 23 years
D/O Bill Mason- 22 years
Capt Steve McClain- 20 years
Capt Shaun Clucker- 17 years
D/O Ben Higgins- 14 years
Chief Josh Jester- 14 years
Capt John McMillen- 13 years
Admin Asst Maria Liyim- 11 years
FF Rhys Howell- 5 years
FF Nate Vincent- 5 years
FF Brandon Voorde- 5 years
FF Cameron Creed- 4 years
FF Nick Mantel- 4 years
FF Andrew Mars- 4 years
FF David Welsch- 4 years
FF Ethan Baker- 3 years
FF Preston Geier- 3 years
FF Clay Price- 3 years
FF Nolan Rose- 3 years
FF Hayden Vogely- 3 years

Congratulations!

05/29/2026

Great job completing Fire Extinguisher Training, St. Francis Convent!

05/25/2026

We hope everyone has a great Memorial Day!

05/23/2026

Today is Ladder Climb Day for several prospective candidates hoping to join the Mishawaka Fire Department.

As part of our hiring process, candidates must complete a climb to the top rung of one of our aerial ladders before safely descending back to the ground. While simple in concept, the evolution serves as an important evaluation of a candidate’s ability to manage heights, maintain composure, and perform under pressure.

This job demands courage, confidence, and the ability to operate in challenging environments. Today is one more step in identifying those ready to answer that call.

Good luck to all of the candidates participating today.

05/23/2026

Yesterday was a big day for our newest Firefighter Chase Bair. After the grind of academy he earned and was presented with his blue uniform shirts.

Soon FF Bair will be getting started on Engine 82 with C-Shift!

05/21/2026

This morning, members of MFD with Instructor certifications met at the Mishawaka Fire Training Facility to perform live fire scenarios for our newest member, lateral transfer Chase Bair. Each new hire is sent through an in-house academy put on by MFD personnel to get them trained up and ready to work at our standards on day 1 on the trucks.
Today, Chase was able to successfully navigate and complete tasks including fire attack on a first floor, basement fire attack, and search & rescue, all with real fire.
With this being the final requirement for the academy, Chase will be brought on from rookie to probationary firefighter tomorrow in a closed, in-house, traditional ceremony.
Thanks to the members for working and congratulations to Chase on wrapping up your academy!