Carr Fire Department

05/23/2026

We've had a busy start to the holiday weekend!

Friday evening we assisted our friends at Lake Township Fire & Rescue with a woods fire on private property off of Mac Road. It was just a few acres, but there were a lot of downed limbs and a layer of crispy leaves on the forest floor that made for a fast-spreading fire when the wind gusted. We helped keep it from spreading further while a US Forest Service crew carved a line around it with a dozer.

This afternoon (Saturday) we responded to a call on the Little O trail north of US10 where two dirtbikes had collided head-on. With some concern about head and neck injuries in one patient, we asked for assistance from Webber Township FD to set up a landing zone for Aero-Med. We used our Mule to get as close as possible to the patient, then worked as a team with Life EMS medics and a few of his fellow dirt bikers to carry the patient off the trail and out of the woods. Many thanks to the citizens from a nearby camp who came with chainsaws to clear the trail so we had as smooth a ride as possible!

Here is hoping for a safe, fun, and memorable weekend for all. As always, we are here if you need us!

05/16/2026

Started out our Blessing weekend with a bang 💥

Spent all afternoon and evening with our Lake Township Fire & Rescue neighbors, Pleasant Plains Fire Dept., and the U.S. Forest Service fighting the wind on this quick-moving burner.

Here are your reminders for the weekend:
🚨keep an extra eye out for bikes in the area
🚨don’t burn when it’s hot, dry, and windy (check the DNR website at https://www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/)
🚨be patient and kind if you get stuck in the traffic detail around Baldwin tomorrow 😉

Be safe, and have a good weekend!

05/04/2026

Today marks the graduation of our newest class of firefighters. Following seven months of intense physical training, rigorous testing, and academic study, these dedicated individuals have successfully met every requirement of the academy. With that, we’d like to congratulate our newest firefighters! We are proud to have them serving alongside us and protecting our community.

04/27/2026

What a weekend!!

We are forever grateful for the folks who support us so we can continue the important work of serving our community. We had a fun and successful Fireman's Ball on Saturday and would like to thank:

🔥 Michelle and Norm at Whiskey Creek Campground for offering their space and allowing us to host the Ball there this year. You always make us feel welcome, no matter how busy you are. 😁

🔥 Our supporters who went the extra mile(s) to celebrate with us, and who opened up your pocketbooks and purchased cookies, t-shirts, raffle tickets, and placed bids in the fastest live auction ever. 😂 (Thanks to Sanders Meats for the baskets.)

🔥 Backwoods Rural Route Rock Band. You put on a great show and we loved dancing and singing the night away with you.

🔥 Mark and Black Metal Apparel for the awesome t-shirts. (Missed them, or we didn't have your size? Or you'd like a hoodie? Place an order at https://tinyurl.com/2026FIREMANSBALL )

🔥 Our families and friends who might grumble sometimes, but understand the importance of - and our passion for - the work we do. It sometimes means getting pulled in to help with things they didn't sign up for, or sitting up late nights waiting for their partner or parent or child to get home safely. We love you, and we thank you. ❤️

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Sunday we were back at Whiskey Creek bright and early to provide safety standby for Hare Scramble motocross races.

And that afternoon we were called out to help Lake Twp FD on a wildland fire off of 56th Street, which fortunately we were able to knock down pretty quickly with some amazing teamwork.

It might take us a few days to catch up on sleep, but rest assured if you call us, we will be there.

Happy Spring!

04/25/2026

We're out at Whiskey Creek Campground for the Fireman's Ball and we're ready to see y'all! Join us tonight for our biggest fundraiser of the year - $20 entry fee, BYOB, snacks, baked goods for sale, commemorative t-shirts, and a whole lotta FUN!!

04/24/2026

Tomorrow night is all about good music, great company, and supporting the Carr Fire Department. We’ll be at Whiskey Creek Campground starting at 7pm. Whether you’re coming for the Backwoods Rural Route Rock band, the chance to win a cash prize or just to hangout and show your support, we’d love to have you! Thank you for your continued support, see you at the ball!

04/23/2026

04/16/2026

LAKE COUNTY RESIDENTS: If your home sustained damage from the heavy rainfall and flooding that began April 11th, please report it now.

The Lake County Emergency Management with support from Michigan State Police - EMDHS is asking affected homeowners to complete a quick Storm Damage Self-Assessment. This information is used to document the full scope of impacts across the county and supports local and state disaster declarations, which can unlock recovery resources for you and your neighbors.

Report your damage here: https://arcg.is/10ab1j Or scan the QR code in the image below.

Need help completing the survey? Call 2-1-1.

Even if damage seems minor, report it. Every submission counts.

04/01/2026

🚒SAVE THE DATE🚒
It’s that time of year again! We are thrilled to invite you to the Carr Fire Department’s Annual Fireman’s Ball on Saturday, April 25th.
All donations and proceeds from the event will go directly toward purchasing new wild fire gear and equipment. Your support helps ensure our team stays safe while protecting our community.
Come out for a night of fun and support for your local first responders. We can’t wait to see you there!
❗️Please note that we have moved the event this year! We will be having the ball at the Whiskey Creek Campground❗️

03/29/2026

We had a beautiful Saturday to host one of our yearly favorites: search and rescue training!

In previous years we have used an old house owned by the Lapointe family, but this year we switched it up and repurposed the Carr Hall (thanks for coordinating this, Asst. Chief Miller!). Efficient search and rescue may mean the difference between life and death, so it is essential for firefighters to practice on a regular basis.

So, we use a smoke machine to reduce our visibility to essentially 0%, pack up, and take turns sweeping rooms and finding each other by feel. We also borrowed Lilley Township Fire Department Station 17’s entanglement box, so everyone could practice navigating small spaces and getting caught up on obstacles (sometimes that means removing your air pack from your back to fit through!).

We had members from Lake Township Fire & Rescue, Branch Twp. Fire Department, Custer Twp Fire Department participate, as well as Lake County’s current fire academy.

(PS: who remembers the Haunted Hall from the 90s? Who knew that we’d be putting those wall props back into service after so long?!)