The Clay Fire is a progressive, full-service combination Department that provides fire protection and emergency services for Clay Township, German Township, Harris Township Indian Village, and the Town of Roseland. Clay Fire is located in northern St. Joseph County (IN). It is bordered by the Michigan state line to the north, Warren Township to the west, the University of Notre Dame, the City of South Bend, & City of Mishawaka to the south, and Elkhart County to the east. The population serviced by Clay Fire is approximately 66,000 residents
The department is a combination department with 61 full time, 48 part time, and on-call firefighters. Firefighters work in 3 shifts with 2 Battalion Chief's at 5 stations. The Fire Chief, Assistant Chief of Operation, Assistant Chief of Administration, Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal and Division Chief of Training work Mon. - Fri. at Station #22.