Welcome new Residence

Welcome to Clay Fire Territory from Chief Timm Schabbel.

Community Connect

Provide residents a free, secure and simple way to provide critical information about their households to our first responders.

Burning Permits

See clarification on some of the procedures and restrictions pertaining to the permit for open burning.

Child Safety Seat Inspection

The Automotive Safety Program, Indiana University School of Medicine, with funding from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, has established a network of Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations where parents and caregivers can make an appointment to have their child safety seat inspected by a certified child passenger safety technician.

CPR Classes

CPR Classes are offered in the Command Training Center (Clay Station 22). We offer the BLS for Healthcare Providers, Heartsaver® CPR AED and a Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED classes.

Residential Knox-Box

The Knox-Box® Residential Program enhances the Fire Department’s response times. A residential Knox-Box not only allows responders to enter a home unassisted, it also prevents forced entry damage and added stress to the patient.

Returning to Normal (PDF)

The Clay Fire Territory has gathered the following information to assist you and your family during difficult period after a disaster.

Smoke Detector Request

If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half.

Kids Fire Summer Camp

The Clay Fire Summer Camp is designed to allow children to experience and understand what a Firefighter / EMT does on a regular basis. The program is targeted for children ages 10 – 13 years of age and the activities will be directed accordingly. Campers will actually participate “hands on” with equipment and have the opportunity to learn while performing mock fire and rescue situations. It is our mission to inspire the campers and teach them valuable lifesaving skills while having fun.

Reflective Address Sign

Reflective Address Sign Information and Order form

Stovetop Firestop

Stovetop Firestop canister are easy to install and deploy automatically for cooking fires.

Adopt A Hydrant

Permanent Pill Drop Boxes

Location for Permanent Pill Drop Boxes in St. Joseph County

PulsePoint Respond

PulsePoint Respond empowers everyday citizens to provide life‐saving assistance to victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

Nextdoor Network

Nextdoor is the best way to stay informed about what’s going on in your neighborhood—whether it’s finding a last-minute babysitter, planning a local event, or sharing safety tips. There are so many ways our neighbors can help us, we just need an easier way to connect with them.

COVID-19 Information

The purpose of this document is to provide our citizens with recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting your household with people who have been isolated with either the suspicion or confirmed case of COVID-19.

Home Safety Checks

Escape Plan

In the event of fire, time is the biggest enemy, and every second counts. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire. Have escape plans to get out of your home quickly. Practice E.D.I.T.H. — Exit Drills in the Home — with your family.

Severe Weather

Helpful tips for Severe Weather