08/10/2026
We are going to be running a series where we give you a behind the scenes look at the board and the voices who have helped make the SJCFT a success. Here is our first spotlight!
Meet Wendy Yuhasz
Wendy Yuhasz is a long-standing citizen of Warren Township and has served on the Warren Township Advisory Board since 2018. As a member of the Township Advisory Board, Wendy attended all meetings concerning the creation of the St. Joseph County Fire Territory and served on the Fire Territory Board from its inception. While she currently does not hold a seat on the Fire Territory Board, she continues to attend the monthly meetings when she can.
Wendy currently represents Warren Township on the Advisory Board and is running to maintain her position on the Township Board this election cycle.
From 1986 until 2002, Wendy worked as a Senior Commercial Lines Property and General Liability Rater for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Mishawaka.
In June 2003, she received her certificate and state license as a Certified Massage Therapist. She worked as a massage therapist at Honeywell’s Wellness Warehouse and American Health Muscular Therapy Clinic until retiring in 2017.
Wendy has also been a proud member of Lions International and the Lydick Lions Club for 20 years and is beginning her 10th year as Club President. The Lydick Lions Club has served the community since receiving its charter in 1958. The club provides monetary and other assistance to citizens of Warren Township as well as other nonprofit organizations throughout the community. They also provide eye screenings for children ages 18 months to 6 years throughout South Bend, Mishawaka, and Granger.
In the 1990s, Wendy attended the South Bend Civilian Police Academy. From there, she joined the Civilian Volunteer Officer group and worked alongside the South Bend Police Department, assisting with crowd and traffic control for high school and Notre Dame football games, as well as various fundraising walks throughout the city.
Wendy is proud of the St. Joseph County Fire Territory and the men and women who serve our community.
“I am proud of our Fire Territory because the staff is well trained, friendly, and goes above and beyond when called into action. Our firefighters continually work on training techniques during their shifts, always striving to become better at their jobs. The staff is professional and upholds their commitment to the community.
We are now equipped with an ambulance and well-trained paramedics and first responders. They enjoy interacting with people throughout the Territory, whether it is helping someone in need or cooling off the youngsters in the community with a water tanker and fire hoses!
I am very proud of my service time on the Fire Board. Having a son who is a firefighter for the City of South Bend, I know firsthand the dangers involved in performing their jobs. It is paramount that our firefighters have first-rate, state-of-the-art accommodations that help prevent health issues associated with performing their duties as firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs.
The St. Joseph County Fire Territory is well run and does not cut corners when it comes to the situations at hand. I have complete trust in their knowledge and level of training.”
From all of us at SJCFT, Thank you for everything you do to support us!
