Leighton Township Fire Department

06/13/2026

🚒🇺🇸 2026 SUPPORTER APPAREL IS HERE! 🇺🇸🚒

The Leighton Township Fire Department is proud to unveil our 2026 supporter apparel design!

This year’s design features a patriotic red, white, and blue color scheme in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, while also showing pride and support for our local fire department.

👕 T-shirts and hoodies will be available throughout the year at our events and they are available today at the Galloway Landing Fly-in event.  Come see us today at Galloway Landing's and check out all the cool planes and visit the food trucks. 

Every purchase helps fund new equipment for the department, ensuring we can continue providing the highest level of service to our community.

Thank you for your continued support of the Leighton Township Fire Department. We are grateful for a community that stands behind its firefighters.🇺🇸🇺🇸

📅 Keep following our page for upcoming events and apparel availability. If you cannot make one of our events, we will also have a supply available for purchase at Moline Quilt Company located at 4426 Division Ave. during business hours. 

06/12/2026

Tonight marked the final step in the journey to becoming a firefighter: the official swearing-in ceremony conducted by the Township Clerk and the presentation of the firefighter badge.

Please join us in congratulating Andrea Pringle and Joe Wyllys as they were officially sworn in and received their badges this evening.

We are proud of the hard work, dedication, and commitment they have shown throughout their training, and we are honored to have them serving and representing our community.

Congratulations, Andrea and Joe! Welcome to the team, and thank you for your commitment to protecting and serving Leighton Township.

🚒 Congratulations and stay safe!🇺🇸

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

With another round of storms forecasted tonight we would like to share this information on siren activation in Allegan county.

What triggers siren activation in Allegan County?

It is Allegan County policy to activate outdoor warning sirens when winds are at or in excess of 70 mph. This includes tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings with extreme wind speeds, or any other event where winds are expected to reach that threshold. When sirens sound, go inside immediately and seek additional information.

🚨 OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS — YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED! 🚨

We get a lot of questions about our outdoor warning sirens, so we've put together answers to the most common ones. Save this post for future reference!

❓ What are outdoor warning sirens used for?
Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are OUTSIDE to go inside and seek additional information. They are activated during life-threatening emergencies such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, or other hazardous weather events.

❓ Can I hear the siren from inside my home?
Sirens are NOT designed to be heard indoors. If you're inside, rely on a NOAA Weather Radio, your local TV/radio station, or a weather alert app on your phone for warnings.

❓ Why do sirens sometimes go off when the sky looks clear?
Sirens may be activated based on radar-confirmed rotation or a tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service — even if severe weather isn't visible yet in your immediate area. Always take every activation seriously!

❓ What should I do when I hear a siren?
Go inside and seek additional information right away! Tune in to your NOAA Weather Radio, local TV or radio station, or a trusted weather app to find out what is happening in your area and what steps you should take.

❓ What triggers siren activation in Allegan County?
It is Allegan County policy to activate outdoor warning sirens when winds are at or in excess of 70 mph. This includes tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings with extreme wind speeds, or any other event where winds are expected to reach that threshold. When sirens sound, go inside immediately and seek additional information.

❓ How long do sirens sound during an emergency?
Sirens activate ONCE at the beginning of a warning and sound for approximately 3 minutes before timing out. They are NOT activated continuously throughout the duration of a warning. This means that once the siren stops, it does NOT mean the threat has passed — the warning may still be in effect. Always monitor your NOAA Weather Radio, local news, or weather app to know when a warning has been officially lifted.

❓ When are sirens tested?
Allegan County tests its outdoor warning sirens on the first Friday of every month. This routine testing ensures the sirens are fully operational and ready when it matters most. If you hear the sirens on the first Friday of the month, there is no emergency — it's just a test!

❓ Why didn't the siren go off during the last storm?
Sirens are only activated for specific criteria. Not every storm or watch will trigger them — only confirmed warnings or imminent threats meeting Allegan County's activation threshold.

❓ Do sirens automatically activate?
Allegan County sirens require manual activation by Allegan County Central Dispatch or Allegan County Emergency Management personnel.

📲 STAY INFORMED: Sign up for AlleganAlert and download a trusted weather app so you're never caught off guard!

06/10/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
602 PM EDT Wed Jun 10 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Van Buren County in southwestern Michigan...
Allegan County in southwestern Michigan...
Ottawa County in southwestern Michigan...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 601 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 13 miles west of Roosevelt Park to 8 miles west of
Lake Michigan Beach, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE: Radar indicated.

IMPACT: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Holland... Grand Haven... Allegan...
South Haven... Paw Paw... Hudsonville...
Zeeland... Coopersville... Wayland...
Otsego... Plainwell... Ferrysburg...
Hartford... Spring Lake... Mattawan...
Lawton... Bangor... Decatur...
Fennville... Saugatuck...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

06/06/2026

Thornapple Fire Department is hiring one full-time firefighter/paramedic.

We will consider firefighter/EMTs who are currently enrolled in a paramedic program and will be licensed as a paramedic within one year of the start date.

See the flyer for further information!

06/05/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ALERT 🚧

Next week Leighton and Dorr Township areas are experiencing road construction and closures that may impact travel times and emergency response routes.

We encourage all residents and visitors to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow posted detour signs. Please avoid driving around barricades or entering closed roadways, as these areas may pose safety hazards to motorists, construction crews, and emergency responders.

Our firefighters, EMS personnel, and mutual aid partners are aware of the closures and have adjusted response plans to continue providing the highest level of service .

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these improvements are completed. Your safety remains our top priority.

🚒 Stay Safe • Stay Alert • Plan Ahead

06/04/2026

Congratulations to all Firefighter graduates 2026!!! Thank you for putting on a great class instructors Derek Olsen and Jon Timmers. 🚒🇺🇸

06/03/2026

What a great way to wrap up the school year!

Today, our firefighters had the opportunity to spend part of the day at Paris Ridge Elementary’s Field Day, giving students a chance to check out our fire trucks, tools, and equipment up close. We also helped everyone stay cool by providing some much-needed water fun as groups finished their Field Day activities.

It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, answer questions about the fire service, and connect with students, staff, and families in our community. Thank you to Paris Ridge Elementary for inviting us to be part of such a fun event!

We hope everyone has a safe, happy, and well-deserved summer break! 🚒💦😎

06/03/2026

🚒 Training Night: Low-Angle Rescue Operations 🚒

This week, Leighton firefighters participated in a low-angle rescue training exercise designed to strengthen our technical rescue and patient care skills. The training included establishing anchor points, utilizing rescue ropes and knots, safely lowering and raising rescuers, and packaging and treating a simulated downed victim.

These realistic scenarios allow our firefighters to practice critical techniques in a controlled environment, helping ensure we are prepared when called upon to assist in challenging rescue situations.

A special thank you to Allegan Central Dispatch helping make the training more realistic and effective. Working together strengthens our capabilities and enhances the service we provide to our communities.

Training like this builds confidence, sharpens skills, and reinforces our commitment to providing the highest level of service when emergencies happen.🚒🇺🇸