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Schererville council adopts fire agreement, hears firefighters warn of minimum-staffing gaps
Summary
The Schererville Town Council approved a 2026 fire service agreement with St. John Township and adopted zoning for a future fire station after firefighters publicly warned that minimum staffing leaves the town vulnerable during some shifts.
The Schererville Town Council on Dec. 10 approved the town’s 2026 fire service agreement with St. John Township and moved forward on zoning for a planned fire station, after members of the Schererville Firefighters Union raised concerns about current staffing levels.
Kathy LaRue, Saint John Township trustee, told the council the township’s contract payment for 2026 was reduced from $37,080 to $32,500 because of a property tax cap impact linked to Senate Bill 1. LaRue said she used a reserve to blunt the reduction and has contacted state legislators to seek fixes. "It was…
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