Munster Fire Department

Heads up for tonight. New traffic configuration.

OVERNIGHT LANE & RAMP CLOSURES - I-94 WB & EB in Lake County

Westbound I-94: Overnight lane closures on/around Monday, June 24 lead to new traffic configuration the morning of Tuesday, June 25, with work zone on the left, four lanes of traffic on the right.

Eastbound I-94: overnight lane & ramp closures on/around Tuesday, June 25. Temporary ramp closures from approx 8pm June 25 to 6am June 26: NB & SB Calumet Ave to EB I-94, all entrance & exit ramps at Indy Blvd & EB I-94, and EB I-94 to SB Kennedy Ave. New traffic configuration the morning of Wed, June 26: work zone on right, four lanes of traffic on left.

Ongoing Ramp closures:
- EB I-94 to NB Indy Blvd closed thru mid-Aug

- SB U.S. 41/Indy Blvd to EB I-94 closed thru late June

- EB I-94 to NB Kennedy Ave closed thru late June

- NB & SB Kennedy Ave to WB I-94 closed thru late June

All schedules are weather dependent and subject to change.

And here's the other one - Happy Birthday FF Andy Horberg!

It's another double birthday day! Happy Birthday Lt. Ron Svetic!

Time to start planning for the Kiddie Parade! Two weeks away!

Perfect timing Mike Daly/Munster Jimmy Johns. The crews came back from a house fire this morning tired and hungry and "p**f" in walks a Jimmy Johns employee with sandwiches. They were so appreciated!

No doubt about it this week is going to be HOT! Be sure and use caution when outdoors and remember to take care of your furry family members !

Happy Birthday Lt. Lash!

Happy Birthday to Deputy Chief Strbjak!

Thank you Mike Daly/ Munster Jimmy Johns for the delicious sandwiches today and your continued support of the department!
The crews working on hose testing really enjoyed them!

911 is to be used for emergency situations.

Call the Non-Emergency (219)660-0001 when there is:

*Trees down or in the street
*Water main break
*Water leaking from fire hydrant
*Sewer backup or sewer blockage

The department keeps water stocked on the rigs and as the days are getting warmer we will definitely be going through it quickly!
We will happily accept donations of cases of water to stock up for the summer. They can be dropped off at Station 2 on Fisher or you can call the station 836-6960 and we will pick up donations :)

Happy Birthday wishes to FF Sikora!

Congratulations to all the graduates from the Fire Academy, especially our new members, Ezekiel Gomez, Ali Soto and Gabrielle Szumlas! They have worked hard for 6 months training to become prepared to assist the residents of Munster and other surrounding communities. We are so proud of you!

TRAFFIC CONFIGURATION UPDATES
Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will move to the next phases of bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance work on I-94 eastbound and westbound near U.S. 41/Indianapolis Blvd and Kennedy Ave on or after Thursday, June 6.
Motorists should be prepared for overnight lane closures to install the new traffic configurations. Starting on or around June 6, westbound I-94 will have two lanes of traffic to the left of the work zone and two lanes of traffic to the right. Traffic on eastbound I-94 will be shifted to the right with the work zone to the left.
These traffic configurations will be in place through mid-June. All schedules are weather dependent and subject to change.
The following ramps are closed and will remain closed through late June:
Eastbound I-94 to northbound Indianapolis Blvd
Northbound and southbound U.S. 41/
Indianapolis Blvd to eastbound I-94
Eastbound I-94 to northbound and southbound Kennedy Ave
Northbound and southbound Kennedy Ave to westbound I-94
Bridge deck overlay work is occurring on the I-94 bridges over U.S. 41/Indianapolis Blvd and over Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad just west of Kennedy Ave. There will also be future work at the eastbound I-94 to northbound State Road 912/Cline Ave ramp bridge. These projects will be conducted in phases and will be ongoing through late August.
Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns and delays during peak times. INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when driving through this area and follow traffic directions carefully. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.

PLEASE NOTE:

With the "unofficial" start of summer this past weekend, just a few reminders:
*Open burning and fireworks are PROHIBITED in any Munster Park
*NO SMOKING within 15 feet of entryways or publics spaces outdoors
*Grilling is PROHIBITED

Let's all stay SAFE this summer!

Happy Birthday FF Ben Hand!

Are you interested in a firefighting career? The next Academy begins on July 18th.
You can apply through the QR code or stop by Station 2, 550 Fisher Street and pick up an application. We'll be happy to answer any questions!

Two birthdays on the same day!
Happy Birthday Captain Harrigan!

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Obituary information for John "Pops" R. Shutka View John "Pops" R. Shutka's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Happy Birthday wishes to FF Susala!😁

Oops, missed a birthday yesterday.
Happy (belated) Birthday FF Bryce!

1:30 PM CDT - Tuesday, 5/7/2024]
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin until 9 PM EDT. The main window for our area remains roughly through 5-6pm, with the greatest tornado threat along/east of I-57. The main threat areawide is damaging hail.

John "Pops" Shutka has passed on to the big Fire House in the Sky, Pops was a stalwart member of the Munster Fire Department who began his career in 1965. He was named Firefighter of the Year in 2007. In 2016 he made the decision to retire from his position as an Engineer and Fire Inspector. Rest in peace Pops.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made in Johns name to:
Hoosier Burn Camp - https://www.hoosierburncamp.org/

Happy Birthday FF Baker

The Munster Fire Department would like to congratulate Rick Herman Sr. on his retirement from the department after 46 years of dedicated service to the residents of Munster and surrounding communities.

Rick began his career in June of 1978 and made the decision to retire in April 2024.

Please join us in thanking Rick for all his years of service and dedication to the Munster Fire Department.

All the best in your future plans Rick!

Happy Birthday Battalion Chief Spolnik!

LAKE COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP OFF IN MUNSTER

Some members of the department who are currently doing the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to pay tribute to the 343 FDNY firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

This year the Munster Fire Department is putting a team together for the 2024 FDIC 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to pay tribute to the FDNY firefighters who selflessly gave their lives so that others might live. Your support of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb provides assistance to the surviving families and co-workers of the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. If anyone is interested in joining the team/donations the link is down below!

Here is the link to join our team/donate!

https://nfff.akaraisin.com/ui/fdic24/t/1e6d58a6fc2848fa80c1b1f5572d8be8

The department was proud to be part of this event in Highland today as we assisted installing smoke detectors in homes.
This is a reminder to check and make sure you have operating smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
Detectors save lives.