Schererville, IN – Residents across Lake County are being reassured today after the Town of Schererville Fire Department issued a statement addressing social media posts claiming a local fire station had been shut down.
According to Fire Chief Robert Patterson, recent online comments circulating from what he described as “a party not representing the Town of Schererville” inaccurately suggested that Station 3 had closed. Chief Patterson said the department remains “always open, ready, and fully committed” to responding to every emergency call at any time of day.
In the letter released this week, the department clarified that Station 3 has never been closed, though it may operate unstaffed during periods of minimum staffing, a condition that can occur due to call-offs, vacations, or limited part-time availability. Schererville operates with a minimum staffing requirement of six personnel, with a typical goal of 7–9 firefighters on duty daily.
Chief Patterson emphasized that even during reduced staffing periods, emergency response capability is not affected. “If residents call 911 for fire or EMS, their emergency response will never be hindered,” Patterson wrote, noting that the department’s service level remains unchanged regardless of call volume.
The statement aims to calm growing online concern as residents questioned whether fire coverage had been compromised on the town’s west side. Officials reiterated that public safety remains the department’s top priority and urged residents to rely on official town communications for accurate information.
Chief Patterson ended the message thanking the community for its trust and support.
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