Welcome to the Schererville Fire Department. Feel free to browse the site which we update on a fairly regular basis. We are dedicated to making Schererville a safe place to live. If you have any question you would like to ask of the Fire Department, please navigate to our online directory and send an email to whomever you think could best answer (you may even see your question in the FAQ section at some point).
Mission Statement
- Our mission as the Schererville Fire Department is to serve the needs of its people. Whether it is of fire or medical nature, we will respond to the need in an efficient, well-trained and professional manner. Our task is to always reach for higher standards of excellence to provide patient care, fire suppression, and rescue services. These services will be provided without prejudice. We will provide to the community in which we live, education in Fire Prevention and Emergency Medical Services, so that a life, home, and business will be saved.
Vision Statement
- The Schererville Fire Department will be an Exceptional Emergency Service Organization that will provides a Positive, Productive, and Professional working environment. We will demand the highest levels of Honesty, Responsibility, Understanding, Teamwork, Respect, Communication, and Education.
The Fire Department is now fully staffed by paid, professional firefighters and medical personnel. The Department is headquartered at Station #1 on Cline Avenue. The Fire Department also maintains two additional stations. Station #2 is located in Plum Creek at 280 Plum Creek Drive and Station #3 is located at 1949 Springvale Drive, which is south of US 30 and just off Burr Street.
News
- Road Closure: 93rd Ave. and Main St. in Merrillville 4/18/25Road Closure: 93rd Ave. and Main Street in Merrillville will see road closures on 4/18/25 for utility w
- Monthly Tornado Siren TestThere will be a test of our Tornado Sirens on the first Saturday of each month at 12:00pm.
- Schererville Fire Department Now Hiring Firefighter EMT-B/ParamedicsThe Schererville Fire Department is now hiring for the position of Firefighter EMT-B/Paramedic.
- Road Work: NIPSCO Electric Upgrades along 91st Ave. Starting 1/6/25Road Work: Intermittent closures 7am - 4pm Mon-Fri on 91st Ave. between Burr St. and Chase St. for NIPSCO Upg...
- Safety Tips When Using Alternative Heating Equipment
Events
- Board Of Safety Study Session05/01/255:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Board of Safety Meeting05/01/255:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Tornado Siren Test05/03/2512:00 pm - 11:59 pm
- Board Of Safety Study Session06/05/255:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Board of Safety Meeting06/05/255:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Contact Us
- Phone: (219) 322-2599
- Staff Directory
- Hours: Office Hours
Monday through Friday
7:30am-4:30pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday