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Michigan City Fire Department
2510 East Michigan Boulevard
Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: (219) 873-1440
Fax: (219) 873-1451


Dial 911 for Emergencies

The Michigan City Fire Department welcomes your questions and comments at mcfd@emichigancity.com

Firefighter Application (PDF)
Special Medical Needs Communication Form (PDF)
Smoke Detector Rental Property ONLINE Registration
Smoke Detector Rental Property Registration Form (PDF)
Landlord / Tenant Smoke Detector Compliance Form
Ordinance #4020 Regulating Smoke Detectors For Rental Properties
Ordinance #4077 Regarding Key Box Emergency Access
Ordinance #4078 Regarding Fire Inspection Fees and Non-Emergency Medical Assistance Fees
Indiana Code 22-11-18 Regarding Smoke Detection Devices
Winter Fire Safety Tips
Introduction to Fireworks Safety
Overview of Fireworks Law

Fire Chief:
Chief Dave Lamb is a 24 year veteran of the Michigan City Fire Department. As fire Chief he oversees all aspects of the Department. He will focus his efforts on providing the citizens of Michigan City a safe and wonderful place to live. By providing the best equipment available and highly trained, physically fit firefighters who are also good citizens and role models to the community. The Fire Department is just a part of the Michigan City family dedicated to saving lives and property for the citizens of Michigan City. It is an honor to be part of this family.

Chief Dave Lamb
Deputy Chief of Operations:
Deputy Chief Randy Novak is a 25 plus year veteran of the Michigan City Fire Department. His responsibility is to administer the functions of the department including direct supervision of the Battalion Chiefs, fire control, emergency medical service, public service, training, fire inspections, all fire Department personnel functions, and is responsible for overall budgetary development for the department. He is also responsible for apparatus, equipment maintenance and all MCFD facility maintenance.

Deputy Chief Randy Novak
Fire Marshal
Kyle Kazmierczak is an 12 year veteran of the Michigan City Fire Department. Kyle serves as a fire code enforcement officer, fire investigation coordinator, fire permit enforcement officer, site inspector, and is responsible for the "Knox Box" program. Kyle is also responsible for all training, coordination, and management of our technical rescue team

Fire Marshal/Special Ops Kyle Kazmierczak
Training Officer:
Larry Butcher is a 20 year veteran of the department. He is the Departments Training Officer as well as the designated Safety Officer. He oversees the department's medical response to the city and trains other City employees on CPR. He is also the manager of the Indiana District One Fire Training Facility located here in Michigan City. Training Officer Larry Butcher
Public Information/Public Education / Assistant Training/Inspection Officer

Jeff Santana is a 26 year veteran of the Michigan City Fire Department. Jeff is in charge of the Public Education Division which takes him from dealing with pre-k students through senior citizens. He is the Public Information Officer that leads him in dealing with the media in all aspects. Jeff also assists in the Inspection Division which entails going into hundreds of businesses a year. Jeff is the departments Training Division Assistant as well. Jeff's passion is educating the entire community on fire prevention, providing positive public relations, and being able to assist all the citizens on safety issues.


Public Information / Public Education Officer Jeff Santana

Battalion Chief Willie Milsap Battalion Chief Tom Zawacki Battalion Chief Mike Osborne
B-Shift Commander:
Battalion Chief
Willie Milsap
C-Shift Commander:
Battalion Chief
Tom Zawacki
A-Shift Commander:
Battalion Chief
Mike Osborne

Fire Patch Established: 1861

With four station houses covering approximately 21 square miles, the Michigan City Fire Department is here to serve and protect 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All 81 firefighters are full-time fire professionals and are assisted by 2 civilian staff members. Based on our ability to provide excellent fire protection, we have received an ISO rating of THREE. This reflects the quality, dependability, reliability, and dedication of the MCFD to protecting our citizens.

For more information on the appointed commission supporting this department, click here.


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