Alger Area Firefighters Station # 15

08/22/2026

08/19/2026

Thank you to all our present and past Volunteer Firefighters protecting our communities across the nation. Reach to your local area to learn how to join.

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

We had a great time at the West Branch National Night out last week showing kids how to be safe when there's smoke with the smoke house and having them trying on gear that one day they will hopefully wear! West Branch Township, MIWest Branch Police Department

07/15/2026

🚨AIR QUALITY ALERT 🚨
Wildfire from Canada is covering the area with smoke and smoke smell and ash coming down and mixed with the heat.

07/14/2026

Please stay hydrated and seek a cooling shelter if needed by calling *211 to open cooling shelters here at hall andStandish at the Sunrise Community Center

****Areanac, Ogemaw and Oscoda Counties will have cooling shelters available for the next few days and ESPECIALLY tomorrow with the temp hovering 100 degrees.. please follow the directions of 211 so we can get you the closest cooling shelter available for you . ****
Great extreme heat safety reminders!
Dial 211, text your zip code to 898-211, or live chat on our website.
Get Connected. Get Help!
211nemichigan.org

07/04/2026

**Update Gordon has been found safe **
Please keep an eye for His truck and Him.

••• UPDATE Gordon has been found safe ** July 5th Early Morning

MISSING from Pinnacle Park area on Grove Rd in ARENAC COUNTY. Gordon Shepherd left his home to go cut grass on Focco Rd about noon on July 3rd, he never made it to cut grass or return home. He’s normally in bed by 7pm. He’s driving a 2001 white Z71 cab and half pulling a flat wooden trailer with a John Deer Tractor on it. No phone no gps. He possibly was spotted at the light in Standish heading East. He is starting to forget things and could be anywhere now. People have been out all night searching.
* Call Arenac County Sherriffs non 911 line at 989 846-4561 with leads*

07/03/2026

🇺🇸We hope everyone enjoys a great and safe 4th of July and Americas 250th Anniversary.🇺🇸

06/21/2026

Happy Fathers Day to all and especially our firefighter fathers ..

05/30/2026

🚫NO BURNING permits will be issued today and coming days 🚫 **Edit** the Alger Area has been updated to EXTREM Fire Weather** Watch your sparks from tools, lawn mowers, grills, ci******es etc for all of Michigan.
The next few days are warm,sunny and dry with breezy conditions.