I recall in late May of 2023 covering the opening of Fishers Fire Station 397, in the northeast part of the city.  The building included a “baby box,” allowing a mother to place a child 30 days old or less, under the Indiana Safe Haven Law.  The law says parents will face no penalties when presenting an infant at a facility such as a fire station.

The Fishers Fire Department posted a Facebook update Monday saying a baby meeting the Safe Haven statute provision was presented to the “baby box” at Fire Station 397.

“Upon receiving the surrendered infant, our firefighters from Station 397 acted swiftly and provided the necessary medical attention and care,” according to the Fire Department social media post . “The baby is now under the watchful care of Children and Family Services, ensuring the highest standards of health and safety.”

Fishers Fire officials thanked the parents who “surrendered this newborn and entrusted the Fishers Fire & Emergency Services firefighters to help in your time of need. Your baby is safe and healthy.”

For more information on Safe Haven Bby Boxes, use this link.