FALL LEAF PICKUP October 19 through December 11, 2026  The Mishawaka Street Department’s fall leaf collection program follows a weekly schedule to help residents plan their raking. Leaves are collected the day before your regular trash pickup. If your trash pickup is Monday, your leaves are collected on Friday. FALL LEAF PICKUP October 19 through December 11, 2026 • Weather permitting – City of Mishawaka
City of Mishiwaka Indiana, The Princess City Established 1833.
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Fire and EMS

Serving Mishawaka since 1904

The Mishawaka Fire Department and its members have been serving Mishawaka since 1904. The primary responsibilities of the Fire Department are fire suppression, fire prevention, fire investigation, emergency medical services, hazardous materials handling, education, water rescue and technical rescue. The department requires a minimum of 29 people, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

City of Mishawaka firefighter climbing a ladder.

Mishawaka’s continued healthy growth means more work for all city departments. The general upward trend in the number of Fire Department responses increases every year. Mishawaka firefighters continue to meet the challenge with better training, better facilities and better equipment.

Our personnel are cross-trained as emergency medical technicians with over half being AEMTs or Paramedics. All fire vehicles carry oxygen, first aid equipment and semi-automatic defibrillators for cardiac emergencies.

Resources & Services​

Fire Prevention Bureau

In addition to their other duties, Mishawaka firefighters continue intensive fire prevention and fire safety education program. Our goal is to reduce the number of fire-related injuries and losses through proper education.

Fire Prevention Bureau

Fireworks Regulations

The City of Mishawaka has strict rules when it comes to fireworks within our community. Before celebrating, please be aware of the regulations all residents MUST follow to enjoy fireworks within city limits.

Fireworks Regulations

Request a Fire Department Visit or Community Event

Interested in scheduling a fire station tour, school visit or having the Fire Department participate in a community event? Complete this form to submit your request. Our team will review and follow up with you to discuss next steps. Please note that submitting a request does not guarantee availability.

    Additional Resources

    Ambulance Billing Mishawaka Fire/EMS utilizes a third-party service to bill for care rendered during the use of our ambulance services. For information on ambulance billing, please contact EMS|MC, 866-721-5766.

    Mission Statement

    “The Fire Department provides an appropriate, safe and professional response to fire, medical and environmental emergencies. The department is dedicated to minimizing the loss of life and property through suppression, rescue, education, code enforcement, investigation and other programs.”

    City of Mishiwaka Indiana, The Princess City Established 1833

    Mishawaka
    Fire and EMS

    3000 E. Harrison Road
    Mishawaka, IN  46544
    Phone: (574) 257-0620
    Fax: (574) 258-1698
    Email: Maria Liyim

    Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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