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4th of July Safety Tips
Saturday, June 29, 2024
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, it is important that Goshen residents be aware of fireworks regulations. A local city ordinance was adopted in 2007 at the urging of residents concerned about neighborhood safety and noise. Regulation is controlled by parameters imposed in state legislation. Fireworks... more
NOTIFICATION OF NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRACK CLOSURES
Friday, June 28, 2024
The engineering department received notice that Norfolk Southern is planning to close the following crossings between approximately July 8 and July 31, 2024, for installation of new rails. Each crossing is expected to be closed to traffic over one to four days. Engineering staff have been in communication... more
June brush pickup begins next week
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The monthly brush pickup will begin on the week of June 24, 2024. During scheduled brush collections, the Street Department will make only one pass through the city to pick up brush. Please have your brush by the front curb, but not in the street, by that first day in the morning at 7 a.m. Brush... more
Upcoming Events All »
Park Board Meeting
Monday, July 1, 2024, 4:00pm
Public may join in person or virtually by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736482570
Fourth of July -- City Offices Closed
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Board of Works
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 4:00pm
To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269
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 - Dan Sink - fireambulance@goshencity.com
Assistant Chief of Operations - Anthony Powell - fireambulance@goshencity.com
Assistant Chief of EMS - Shane McKerchie - fireambulance@goshencity.com
Assistant Chief of Training - Steffen 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
