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 – Bruce Nethercutt – 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.

Annual Reports: (Click on Image to download)

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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.

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