New EMS members were sworn in by Brenda Adams, Clerk-Treasure.

After an in-depth written and interview process, EMS Chief Lytal made his recommendation that Dave Bard be promoted to EMS Captain. Dave was sworn in by Brenda Adams Clerk- Treasure.

Units responded along with WFD on a semi vs. pickup truck. Medics transported (2) patients to the hospital. All units returned to service.

NHFD & EMS were dispatched along with NHPD on a car in a pond. Units arrived on scene and deployed the rescue boat. FWFD dive team was also dispatched to the scene. Divers searched the vehicle and the area around the vehicle, it was determined that the vehicle was unoccupied. All units returned to service.

7 new EMS recuits have finshed their academy training. They now are starting their ambulance ride-a-longs.

Board Members meeting on Sunday July 25th at 1900 hrs Cenral Station

Fire Training schedule for next week has been altered due to the Canal Cruizers Car Show. Training will take place Wednesday July 14th at 12NOON, and Thursday July 15th at 6:30pm. Norfolk Southern would like as many FIRE, EMS, and POLICE agencies it attendance. If you know of any agency who would like to attend please contact Josh Hale at joshhale82@hotmail.com or 260-403-3543.

New Haven Fire Department Improves Community Insurance Ratings New Haven and Adams Township residents, commercial and industrial facilities could receive lower insurance premiums due to a reduced fire protection rating. The majority of insurance companies use the ISO (Insurance Service Office) as a guideline to determine property insurance rates. The classifications are from 1 thru 10 with the lower the number, the better the rating. Currently, New Haven has a class 4 rating. The new rating effective will August 1, 2010 be a class 3 for all properties. There are many factors involved in this rating system, to mention a few; 30% is derived from public water supply and/or the ability to deliver minimum of water from tankers or dry hydrants in rural areas. The City of New Haven has invested a significant amount of improvements in the water system in the last several years, not only for fire protection, but also domestic use. For example, the number of hydrants in the last several years has increased from around 300 to over 600 and all with increased flow capacity. Other factors include increased maintenance of our water system by programs by the New Haven Utility Department and annual flow tests done by New Haven Engineering Department. Another component is our 911 communications center. Significant infrastructure improvements at the New Haven Police Department have helped reduce our rating as well. This equates to faster service to our citizens for all types of emergencies, not just fires. With the help of several grants, all public safety is using 800 MHz. radio systems and are able to communicate with all emergency services without any increase from property taxes. The majority of the rating is dependant on the fire department, its organization, response, and staffing and fire loss records. Almost every facet is evaluated, personnel response, certified training, osha compliance, apparatus maintenance, hose and ladder testing, building inspection program, public fire education, distribution of stations and much more. Concerning issues like minimum staffing on initial responses dictated that a minimum of eight full time personnel be on duty per shift, but that was not financially practical to the taxpayers. Under the direction of our fire/ems Governing Body and over two years of intensive training, all full time ems personnel were cross trained as firefighters and firefighters were cross trained as EMT’s which almost doubled our credit for that category. At the same time, our EMS service upgraded to full Paramedic service, again without any increase in property taxes. There are over 1700 communities in Indiana with established ISO ratings. There are only one (1) class 2 communities, forty-one (41), class 3 communities and sixty-five (65) class 4 communities. The remaining 1600 plus communities are class 5 or higher which puts our community fire protection rating in the top 2% of Indiana communities. The ratings for residential properties use the same rates for class 3 thru class 7, so few residential properties will be affected except those outside New Haven city limits in unincorporated Adams Township. Those residents previously have a class 9 if they were further than 1000 feet from a fire hydrant. There is potentially significant savings for commercial and industrial facilities. We encourage all property owners to contact your carriers after August 1, 2010 to see if you qualify for reduced premiums. We also think that a reduced fire insurance rating can enhance economic development for our community.

The Fire Department Honor Guard led the 2010 Canal Days Parade. Engine 41, Truck 17, Squad 18, Engine 12, and Fire 11 all participated in the parade. Great job honor guard, and thanks to all FIRE/EMS staff who put in extra hours during the canal days.

5 Officers completed the Blue Card Command Training. During the training participants completed nearly 80 total hours of combined internet, classroom, and hands-on scenario based training. Command Officers from Fort Wayne, Auburn, and Southwest Allen County Fire Department also completed the program. Fort Wayne Fire Department hosts the Command Training Center at the Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana. Fort Wayne is home to 1 of 3 Command Training Centers, with Centers also in South Bend, and Johnson County just south of Indianapolis. The CTC Blue Card Training Program was developed by Retired Phoenix Fire Department Chief Alan Brunacini. Representing New Haven-Adams Township Fire Department was EMS Chief Ed Lytal, Operation Chief’s Brad Parker & Carl Bradtmueller, Asst. Chief Randy Linker, and Josh Hale.

The EMS Volunteer origination is currently seeking individuals interested in providing pre-hospital care to the citizens of New Haven and surrounding areas. Applications for Volunteer EMT's, EMT-A’s and EMT-P's will be accepted till May 22, 2010. Applications may be found on-line at www.nhatfireems.com The Recruit - Academy will be: Applications accepted till May 22nd. Reading & math exam, written BLS exam, physical agility June 5th. Interview with members of the EMS board June 13th. Successful Applicants contacted by mail. Recruit Academy Class July 24, 25, 31 and May 1

New Haven Fire and EMS were dispatched to a house fire in the early afternoon. First Units on scene found heavy involvement to the garage area of the home. Medic 45 arrived on scene and took command of the operation. Medic 45 requested another Engine to make the scene from Woodburn and Hoagland. Fire Units operated for just over 2 hours. Great job by all crews and thanks to the assistance by all the mutual aid crews.

Crews trained at a property in Fort Wayne, completing VES procedures, Ropes/Knots, and Ladder Evolutions. Instuctors Dan McCoy and Chad Bauer have prepared a great training for this session, thanks for your hard work. Special thanks to the Fort Wayne Fire Department Training Division for the use of their training house and the preparations for our training.

Fire and EMS responded along with Police on a mva with possible injuries at the corner of Adams Center and Paulding Road. Upon our arrival, we found two vehicles that had collided in the intersection. Everyone involved were out of their vehicles. Both drivers walked to EMS for further observation. One driver refused treatment, and the other was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Audit and Review will be Sunday March 14 at 1800 hours. Dr. Dykstra will talk about new protocols that will be implemented soon. On Tuesday March 16 at 1830 Captain D. Bard will be presenting Induced Hypothermia. Find out why we are adminastering cold saline to patients during a cardiac arrest. If there is extra time, Trauma Review will also be presented that night. Dont miss out on the cutting edge of EMS protocols these two dates!

The Driving Simulator will be on site beginning on Monday March 1st and ending on March 11th. All members must sign up for a 2 hour time slot. Time slots run from 8am - 10pm. Please sign up at Base 10 ASAP.

Mandatory Board Meeting March 14th, 7pm @ Base 10.

After numerous hours of hard work by all (3) Shifts and numerous volunteers, The New Kitchen is finally done. Special thanks to everyone involved in this project.

New Haven Fire/EMS were dispatched on a possible chimney fire. DC 13 arrived on scene, took command noted flames through the roof and advised a working fire. Truck 17 advanced the 1st line and set up aerial operations. Engine 12 assisted with advancing lines, T-14 & S-18 set-up dump tank operations. M-45 took water Supply and Fire 122 took safety. A tanker response was requested from Poe and Hoagland. Woodburn Fire had a crew on stand-by at Base 10. Southwest Fire assisted with overhaul. Great job by all and thanks to all the mutual aid crews.

It’s that time of the year….New Year’s Resolutions, Diets, changes, hopes, and accomplishments waiting us for the New Year. A-shift had discussed as a crew it was time to try and make a stand together as a crew, and wanted something fun and some motivation to take this serious. This is open to any New Haven FIRE or EMS member. This “Biggest Loser” Competition is merely a friendly informal contest to encourage us all to start and follow through with a healthy lifestyle. Cost to join competition is $20 per person. See below for official Rules. Official Weigh in will take place January 1st, 2010 from 8am – 10pm at Base 10. Contest Will Commence on Friday March 5 with weigh-in from 8am – 8pm at Base 10, winners to be announced on Monday March 8th. Weigh IN 8am - 8pm.

The 2010 Fire and EMS calendar has now been updated on this website. All of the mandatory trainings are listed, please mark your calendars. Please note that dates/times/locations/topics are all subject to change.

New Haven EMS is glad to present their 2009 EMT-B class. There are 27 students in this class. Thanks to all of the instructors that are putting in long hours to train the medics of the future!

New Haven-Adams Township Fire/EMS units were dispatched to a possible fire. Prior to Truck 17 arriving on scene Allen County Dispatch advised due to information obtained via callers, it was a working fire. Allen County Dispatch requested tankers from Hoagland and Poe. Med Car 45 arrived on scene took command and confirmed a working fire (704). Truck 17 advanced 2 handlines and made an attack to the attic. Units making the response were Engines 12, 42, 121, Truck 17, Tankers 14, 44, 124, Emergency 45 Truck I & II, Tankers from Hoagland and Poe responded and returned to service shortly and the Insulation Vac Unit from FWFD Engine 12.

Units arrived on scene to find a MVA with wires down and a vehicle on its side. There was one person trapped in the vehicle, the patient was extricated and taken to the ambulance. All units cleared the job without incident.

NHATFD units respond to a motor vehicle accident.

The New Haven EMS Training Institution Instructed a First Responder Class in Freemont Indiana. Represenatives from four Steuban County fire departments attended this month long course. Thanks to Bruce Robinson for representing our department with class!

SJTFD and NEFD were dual dispatched to a reported attached garage fire in SJTFD first due area. Fire 71 arrived and coded the incident a 704 and requested New Haven as the R.I.T. response. Truck 17 was the second unit on the scene after Engine 71 and was given the assignment of pulling a second attack line and advancing into the garage. Truck 17 operated for approx. 1/2 hour and was then released by command. The truck and Fire 11 made the job. Thanks to Fire 71 for the invite and good job Engine 71 on a quick knock.

Fire and Ems units along with Pd responded to a multi vehicle accident on US30. Upon arrival on scene, units found a vehicle lying on its side. The driver was still trapped inside the vehicle. The vehicle was stabilized with rescue struts. Pt. was removed from the vehicle through the sun roof. Pt. was placed onto LSB and cot and transported to hospital. Pictures taken by: Mike Feely

Chief Bennett would like to thank everyone who participated in collecting at the various locations and also to those who gave donations to MDA. A total of $4,053.82 was collected this year. Job well done by all!

ON 07/30/2009 AT APPROX. 0800 HRS NEW HAVEN FIRE & EMS RESPONDED TO A REPORTED RESIDENTIAL HOUSE FIRE IN THE 100 BLOCK OF BADE ST. FIRE 11 WAS FIRST ON SCENE AND REPORTED SMOKE VISIBLE WITH WORKING FIRE AND TOOK COMMAND OUT FRONT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION FIRE 11 ADVISED IT WAS A ROOM AND CONTENTS FIRE IN A BEDROOM. TRUCK 17 LAYED INTO THE FIRE FROM THE PLUG OUT FRONT WHEN THEY ARRIVED ON SCENE. TRUCK 17 CREW MADE ENTRY INTO THE STRUCTURE WITH 1 3/4" TO EXTINGUISH. DC13 ARRIVED AND ASSUMED SAFETY. ENGINE 42 ARRIVED ON SCENE AND ASSUMED RIT TEAM OPERATIONS. THE FIRE WAS UNDER CONTROL AND EXTINGUISHED 4 MINUTES AFTER THE TRUCK COMPANY ARRIVED. ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE HOUSE WERE OUT UPON ARRIVAL OF FIRE 11. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. FIRE 11, TRUCK 17, EMERGENCY 45, ENGINE 42, & DC13 ALL MADE THE JOB.

The New Haven Adams Twp. Fire Department will be hosting a Firefighter I & II course from Jan 9- May 22, 2010. The class will be held every Wednesday from 6pm-10pm with occational Saturday hands-on sessions. Contact Josh Hale of the New Haven Fire Department for more information.

On Tuesday and Wednesday July 14th & 15th New Haven Fire & EMS participated in vehicle fire training. Firefighters received a brief overview of car fires and their dangers, then participated in live vehicle fire scenarios. Special thanks to Chad Bauer for helping to organize this training, FWFD Academy for assisting with vehicles and the training grounds.

New Haven units were dispatched to a working fire, DC13 arrived on scene and found a 704 garage. T17 arrived on scene located a plug and layed into the fire. The fire was extinguished and overhaul was accomplished. All units returned to service without incident. F11,DC13,M45,T17,E12,E42,F19,E45 all made the job!

New Haven Fire & EMS were dispatched to a house fire @ 0056 Firday morning. First unit on the scene @ 0058 found a detached garage, as well as the two homes on both sides of it on fire. The garage was a total loss, one of the homes received major damage, the other moderate damage. Occupants and neighbors state they heard thunder then lightening just seconds before seeing flames at the back and top of the detached garage. Downed live electrical lines at the fire scene near the garage hampered suppression efforts for a short period of time. All occupants got out of the homes safely, and there were no injuries. The fire was brought under control @ 0137 hrs. Responding units were Truck 17, Engines 12, 42, & 121, Squad 18, Ambulance 45, Med Car 45, D.C. 13, Fire 11, and Fire 19. There were no firefighter injuries. Info per Fire 19, NHFD PIO.

Just before midnight fire & EMS were dispatched to an accident involving a car and motorcycle. Engine 11, Squad 18, and E-45 all responded on the call. Units transported 1 patient to the hospital.

NHATFD units responded to a working garage fire in the early morning hours Sunday. NH Police units arrived first on the scene and confirmed a 704. The fire was extinguished and overhauled, all units returned to service without incident. E11,E45, E42,S18,DC13,F11,F19 all made the job!

Shortly after midnight Truck 17 was dispatched for a RIT response on a large barn fire with St. Joe Twp. & Northeast Fire. Fire 71 arrived on scene and requested a tanker response bringing Tankers 44 & 14 from New Haven. Truck 17 and Tank 14 crew set up a defensive position with blitzfire nozzle, while Tanker 44 & 14 shuttled water.

NHFD Honor Guard marched in the 2009 Canal Days Parade. Members of the Honor Guard are Trent Bodie,Bryan Yoder,Miranda Thompkins,Mike Mackin,Matt Cheviron,Dave Parmenter,Cody Brooks. Good JOb all.

This year the Ride for Life will again take place just outside of New Haven @ US 30 & SR 101. This is an event organized by several area groups including Southwest Allen County Fire District, Donor Services of Indiana, Rock 104 and several others to raise funds for the Hoosier Burn Camp for kids. Several Allen County Firefighters are active with the Hoosier Burn Camp, including our own Captain Sztuk who is a counselor at the camp. On Friday night there is a car cruise in from 4:00 - 9:00pm. Then on Saturday there is a Motorcycle Ride & events planned all day long with proceeds to benefit the kids of the Hoosier Burn Camp. There will be several specialty Fire Appratus on display Saturday along with our own 1925 Studebaker

Engine 11 was put into service after a few weeks of hard work by all 3 shifts getting tools mounted and marked, brackets mounted appropriately, hose packed in all hose beds, radios installed, tow hitch for water rescue and familiarization training. Shortly after 4pm today Engine 11 was in service and made it's first run just moments later on a minor car crash. Around midnight Engine 11 made a motorcyle accident. Special thanks to everyone from all shifts/stations who helped to get the new Engine in service as quickly as possible. Also a big thanks to our community and our Governing body for the support of our department and the ability to purchase quality apparatus.

On Wenesday April 29th the New Engine was purchased and driven to New Haven-Adams Township. The New engine was purchased from Pierce Manufacturing, and picked up from their plant in Appleton, Wisconsin.

In service....refusals taken....all units cleared without incident.

Fire/EMS arrived on the scene, no injuries, no hazards...one refusal taken. All units cleared without incident.

NHATFD units were disptched to a vehicle fire, units arrived on scene to find a vehicle fully involved....Engine 11 pulled a line and extinguished...E45 also made the call. All units returned to service without incident.

A driver lost control on the icy roads this morning causing the vehicle to slide off the roadway and into a ditch. The vehicle slid on it's side striking a fire hydrant, breaking it off and causing a large flood. A passing utility van noticed the driver still in the car and used his ladder to assist him out. Other than being very wet and cold, there were no further injuries.

OCTOBER 11TH, 2008

Units were dispatched to a pedestrian struck on I469. Units arrived on scene and found a semi and a dump truck involved in a crash. one patient was taken to the hospital via EMS 45. All units returned to service without incident.

This week for training New Haven firefighters completed the first annual combat challenge. Skills stations completed were ventilation(axe), equipment carry and maneuvering (dumbbells and cones), hoseline and hydtrant hook-up, hand over hand equipment raise, and victim carry. Firefighters were randomnly paired together in teams of 2 with 1 firefighter being under 35 and the other being over 35. Each team was timed for the title of champions, a combat challenge shirt, a plaque to have the names of every winning team each year for this new annual tradition. Special thanks Instructors Dave Parmenter and Cody Brooks for putting together this challenge and for making the necessary props.

On Saturday crews from New Haven and Woodburn went to the Regional Public Safety Academy for training. Firefighters were able to practice 4 training evolutions that included a PPE drill, Basement fire, kitchen fire, and bedroom fire. While also completing the stations of Back-up, Rehab, and Engine Operations. Special Thanks to DC Parker for arranging the training.

On Wednesday July 30th, 2008 well over 100 Frirends, Family and members of the FIRE/EMS service joined in the ceremony to celebrate the achievement of both Fire and EMS Academy's. The ceremony was kicked off by the Fort Wayne Fire Department Pipe and Drum Corps (with a special thanks to Captain Bruce Bickley) along with Aboite Township Honor Guard ( thanks to Darren Kieffer). Our own Chuck Lake wonderfully was the Master of Ceremony for us. Mayor Terry McDonald provideds everyone with an uplifting speech. Both Fire and EMS Chiefs also gave a short reflection. Special thanks to the numerous individuals who came together for not only the adademy's but to put together this ceremony...THANK YOU.

Shortly after 7pm New Haven Fire and EMS were dispatched to a possible vehicle fire. Tanker 44, Emergency 45 and Engine 11 all responded on the initial dispatch. Tank 44 was the first unit on scene and advised a fully involved rail car fire-then bringing a full crew on Squad 18, Tanker 14, Engine 42 and Truck 17. Engine 162 was called in to assist with overhaul. All units cleared without incident.

Units were dispatched to a barn fire, bringing Poe, Hoagland and New Haven on the initial dispatch. Addiitional units responded from Monroeville. Also an Area 4 tanker response was requested bringing Tankers from New Haven, Woodburn, Poe, Hoagland, Monroeville, and Southwest. Fire 133 had command of the incident. Truck 17 was utilized to protect the nearby house. Units From New Haven were Truck 17, Tankers 14, 44, 124, and Fire 11. Units from Hoagland were Engine 131, Tanker 133, Emergency 135, and Fire 133. Units from Poe were Tanker 103, 104 and Emergency 105. Units from Monroeville were Engine 31, Tanker 34, and Rescue 38. Units from Southwest were Tankers 153 and 253. Woodburn responded with Tanker 163. All units cleared without incident.

NHATFD units responded to a Semi roll-over. On arrival the driver was out of the vehicle. The driver was escorted to EMS 45 and taken to the hospital. Fire units stayed on the job to take care of a diesel fuel leak. The leak was contained to the roadway and a drainage ditch. Absorb-all was brought in by Truck 19 and Squad 18 to help contain the leak. Units making the job were E11, S18, T19, F11, all units cleared without incident.

The B-shift responded to reports of a semi tractor fire. New Haven communications came back stating they have recieved mutiple calls. D.C. 13 arrived and confirmed a fully involved truck. Truck 17 and Squad 18 extinguished the fire and performed overhaul. D.C. 13 held the assignment to the two companies.