Byron Township Fire Department

05/24/2026

Between Station 1 and 2 Byron Township Fire Department has run 30 calls since Friday! It has been a busy holiday weekend so far.

We hope everyone stays safe whether out of town, grilling, or at the lake, do not forget that Memorial Day is a chance to be reminded of the fallen heroes, and that we may remember that freedom is never free.🇺🇸

05/14/2026

Thank you to Railside Living Center for the delicious lunch for our on shift personnel!!

We are so thankful for our Byron Center Fire Fighters! Take time to appreciate them this month!

05/05/2026

Odd/Even Outdoor Water Restrictions Notice
Starting May 1, 2026 through June 15, 2026, we are implementing odd/even outdoor water restrictions for residences and businesses on the City of Wyoming’s water system, which includes Byron Township. This restriction only impacts outdoor water usage, such as lawn irrigation, car washing, and filling pools, and is in place to reduce stress on the City of Wyoming’s water treatment plant while it operates at a reduced capacity during construction of the third transmission main.
How does it work?
Odd-numbered addresses: water on odd-numbered days.
Even numbered addresses: water on even-numbered days.
For more information and for FAQs, please visit:
https://www.wyomingmi.gov/Living-in-Wyoming/Your-Home/All-About-Water/Odd-Even-Outdoor-Water-Restrictions
Wondering if you’re on the City of Wyoming’s water system? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3OIhOlF Please note that if you are on a private well, you are not affected.

05/01/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Chief Shoultz of the Walker Fire Department. We ask that you keep his friends, family, and department in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rest easy Chief.

04/17/2026

Thanks Kentwood Professional Firefighter’s L3174 for allowing us to utilize your confidence course for our monthly training. Both full time and paid on call members completed this course during training last Monday. Each firefighter completes this course blacked out and on air to simulate being confined in smokey conditions. April's training also consisted of donning and doffing turn out gear, and review of our rapid intervention pack for downed fire fighter rescues. Thank you to our members for being ready to work and learn this month!

03/28/2026

Thank you to our Deputy Chief Bennett for speaking with WOOD TV8 about these incidents.
“Slow down and move over. Give us the space to work, we’re trying to protect you and the people on scene.”

03/25/2026

Byron Township firefighters are urging drivers to stay aware after two of their trucks were hit and damaged on the side on the highway within only a few weeks: https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/byron-township-fire-department-after-crashes-slow-down-move-over/

03/25/2026

03/25/2026

Last night, one of our fire apparatus was struck again while operating on M-6, this time involving Squad 41.

Unlike the previous incident, we did not have a blocking vehicle positioned behind us, as that apparatus is still out of service from being hit about a month ago. Because of that, our firefighters were working without that added layer of protection, and at the time of the crash, two of our firefighters were just 20 to 30 feet away and walking back toward the truck.

That reality sinks in when you take a moment to think about how close this could have been to something far worse.

We are incredibly grateful that no one was injured, including the driver, who required assistance getting out of the vehicle but thankfully was not hurt. Our crews immediately did what they are trained to do, stepping in to help without hesitation and without judgment, because that is what this job calls us to.

On the back of Squad 41, it reads, “In God We Trust.” In moments like this, that phrase carries a little more weight, reminding us how quickly things can change and how much is truly out of our control. We are thankful for the protection shown last night in a situation that could have gone another way.

At the same time, this continues to happen on our roadways. A Michigan State Police cruiser was also struck in Byron Township just last week, which reinforces that these are not isolated incidents but a growing concern that affects the safety of everyone on scene.

We do not say this out of anger, but with sincerity, because this matters to every one of us who responds to these calls and to the families who wait for us to come home. We forgive, but we are also asking our community to take this seriously and to think about the decisions being made behind the wheel.

Please do not drive impaired or distracted, and please slow down when approaching emergency scenes, because a single choice in a moment can change the course of someone else’s life forever. Every firefighter on our department has either a family, a spouse, children, or other loved ones who expect them to come home at the end of their shift.

Help us make sure they do.
Byron Township Fire Department

03/19/2026

This is the second first response vehicle to be damaged, while on an accident scene, in Byron Township Fire's area in less than a month. Please be considerate of road conditions, slow down, and move over!!

A Michigan State Police cruiser was damaged when another vehicle collided with it while the cruiser was parked at the scene of an earlier crash on Wednesday morning.