The South Haven Emergency Services (SHAES) team is getting new SCUBA air tanks, courtesy of the South Haven Elks Lodge #1509.
According to an announcement from SHAES, the South Haven Elks Lodge #1509 recently presented $1,500 to SHAES to allow its Dive Team to purchase six new SCUBA air tanks. The team says the additional equipment helps in preparing for emergency situations.
“Keeping up with training and ensuring the team has proper equipment allows the Dive Team to quickly respond to search and rescue missions at local lakes and Lake Michigan.”
SHAES serves the city of South Haven and townships of Casco, Geneva and South Haven. Its territory includes approximately 10 miles of coast line from the Van Buren State Park to Glenn. The team is also available for mutual aid to other jurisdictions.
The team trains year-round in Lake Michigan and inland lakes, including Lake Arvesta. The team is in the process of converting a previously used ambulance into a mobile response unit. SHAES previously used a trailer for that purpose.
“This better equipped unit will allow for a quicker response to emergencies.”
Pictured above, left to right are: Firefighter/diver Zachary Haner, Elks member Spencer Campbell, FF/diver Brad Filbrandt, FF/diver Dawn Nyhof, Elks Exalted Ruler Jim Mishler, FF/Dive Master Owen Ridley, FF/diver Jake Clemons and FF/diver Cody Sedlack.
