The first electric fire truck is coming to South Bend
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The first electric fire truck is coming to South Bend

The South Bend Fire Department is partnering with the Tire Rack to host Rosenbauer America and the first concept electric fire truck. The electric fire truck will be on display at the Tire Rack headquarters on Friday, March 13 at 12:30 PM. The headquarters is located at 7101 Vorden Parkway in South Bend, just west…

South Bend Common Council Weighs Diversity in Police and Fire Departments

South Bend Common Council Weighs Diversity in Police and Fire Departments

The South Bend Common Council is actively discussing ways for the city to increase minority representation in the police and fire departments. The Common Council unanimously passed a non-binding resolution on December 8 that recognizes the “need to develop viable programs in both the South Bend Fire Department and the South Bend Police Department which…

South Bend Police Hosting Trick-or-Treat Event Wednesday Night

South Bend Police Hosting Trick-or-Treat Event Wednesday Night

Trick-or-treaters will have an extra chance to collect candy this week as the South Bend Police Department along with the Fire Department and St. Joseph County Police team up to host a Treat Night. The event is being held at the South Bend Police Department Garage at 701 W. Sample Street on Wednesday, October 29…

South Bend Firefighters Selling T-Shirts for Pink Survivors Breast Cancer Group

The South Bend Firefighters’ Local 362 union and Fire Chief Steve Cox are teaming up to raise money for breast cancer prevention and treatment. The fundraising drive, called “Putting a Hit on Cancer”, supports the efforts of the Pink Survivors breast cancer support group in South Bend. The Pink Survivors support group is a fund…

South Bend Fire Department Honors Fallen Firefighters on 9/11 Anniversary

The South Bend Fire Department is hosting a memorial service for fallen firefighters and emergency medical personnel on Thursday, September 11 at 8:30 am. The Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial Service will be held at the Fallen Firefighters monument at Seitz Park in downtown South Bend. The Firefighters Local 362 union is co-hosting the event. “We ask…