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City of Goshen offices closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Friday, January 17, 2025
All City of Goshen offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trash collection services WILL CONTINUE AS REGULARLY SCHEDULED on Monday and the rest of the week. more
Notice of Adoption of Ordinance 5209, City of Goshen Stormwater Management Ordinance
Monday, January 13, 2025
Ordinance 5209, City of Goshen Stormwater Management Ordinance, was passed by the Goshen Common Council on December 16, 2024, and approved and adopted by Mayor Leichty on December 17, 2024. Ordinance 5209 regulates: (i) Discharges of prohibited non-stormwater flow into the stormwater drainage... more
Goshen Water Utility Shares Tips to Prevent Frozen Water Lines
Monday, January 13, 2025
With colder weather approaching, the Goshen Water Utility is here to help residents and businesses protect their water lines from freezing. While current conditions don’t call for a Freeze Warning, the Utility encourages everyone to take proactive steps to avoid frozen or burst pipes and ensure uninterrupted... more
Upcoming Events All »
Plan Commission
Today, 4:00pm
To view the webinar, please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93316714369 Or call: (301) 715-8592 or 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 933 1671 4369
Board of Public Works and Safety
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 4:00pm
To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269
Shade Tree Board
Monday, January 27, 2025, 4:00pm
Fire
In case of an emergency dial 911. The non-emergency business number is 533-7878. The office hours are 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Chief - Anthony Powell - fireambulance@goshencity.com
Assistant Chief of Operations - Steffen Schrock - fireambulance@goshencity.com
Assistant Chief of EMS - Shane McKerchie - fireambulance@goshencity.com
Assistant Chief of Administration - Phil Schrock - fireambulance@goshencity.com
Chief Fire Inspector - Scott Thomas - fireprevention@goshencity.com
The Goshen Fire Department is staffed by 56 professional firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians. The department has three pumpers, one ladder truck, one reserve pumper, one rescue truck and one boat. The Goshen Fire Department is dispatched by the Elkhart County Dispatch Center.
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If you have any questions about fire safety, feel free to contact the Goshen Fire Department’s Inspection and Prevention Bureau at 574-537-3827. They will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have about the use of smoke detectors or other fire safety-related matters.
Click Here to view the Get Alarmed Program
Click here to view the Goshen Fire Department Pre-Inspection Checklist* for your business.
*These Items do not cover ALL possible requirements for specific occupancies. These are GUIDELINES ONLY. All local, state, and federal codes, ordinances and rules must be followed.
Tours of the stations are available. To schedule click here or if within 7 days please call 574-533-7878. The fire department will also send a representative to your classroom or place of business.
The Goshen Fire Department offers this training to your employees for a donation. Please contact Goshen Fire Department at 574-533-7878 or 574-533-8686 for additional information.
NEW: City of Goshen Ambulance User Fee Schedule
EMS Bill Payment
The fire department accepts debit/credit cards for patient billing. $2.50 for transactions under $67.00 / 3.95% for anything over $67.00. You can also drop off or mail your payment to: Central Fire Station located at 209 N. 3rd St., Goshen, IN 46526. Click here to pay online (same transaction fees apply). For questions regarding your bill, you may call 1-800-926-6985.
Car seat inspections
The Fire and Police Departments DO NOT have staff certified to inspect cars. To get an inspection, you may contact the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department at 891.2300. Click here for more information.
EMS Notice of Privacy Practice
