Morton Township Fire Rescue

Morton Township Fire Rescue Fire Department and Medical First Responder unit. Our fire/rescue department responds to the second highest call volume in the county.

Morton Township Fire/Rescue is the primary fire coverage for Morton and Austin Townships, and the primary medical coverage for Morton Township and areas of Martiny, Colfax, Hinton, and Austin Townships. Our fire department also sends automatic aid to fires for the Wheatland Township Fire Department, Chippewa-Martiny Fire Department, Lakeview Fire Department, Morley Area Fire Department, Colfax Tow

nship Fire Department, and Mecosta Township Fire Department. In 2021, we had 757 calls, in 2020, we had 594 total calls, and in 2019, we had 652 calls. Our fire department has two stations. Station 1 is located in Canadian Lakes and has a meeting/training room, full kitchen, locker room, and gym. It also houses Squad 51, our rescue/mini-pumper fire truck, Engine 1, Tender 1, the 95’ ladder truck, Grass Rig 1, and our cascade trailer used for filling air cylinders at fire and SCUBA scenes. During the day on weekdays, Squad 51 at Station 1 is the first truck to arrive on any scene. Station 2 is located in downtown Mecosta, and this station houses Rescue 2, Engine 2, Grass Rig 2, and Tender 2. The department employs several part-time rescue/firefighters that work every weekday from 7:00AM-4:00PM. In total, the department has 30 members who respond to calls as paid-on-call personnel. There are 14 dual trained rescue/fire personnel, 10 firefighters, and 5 medical personnel on staff. Of the medical personnel, we have one medic, 13 emergency medical technicians, and 3 medical first responders. The department is always looking for able-bodied volunteers- no training required! Anyone interested can email [email protected]. Other useful links:
Morton Township FIre Department Website: https://mortontownship.org/emergency-services/
DNR Burn Website (updated daily for burn bans and burn permits): https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/
Meceola Consolidated Central Dispatch (911 Dispatch): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Meceola-Consolidated-Central-Dispatch-Authority/523772984338705
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/
National Fire Protection Association Website: https://www.nfpa.org/
Mecosta County Health Department: https://www.dhd10.org/clinic-locations/mecosta/
Northern Michigan Fire Chiefs Association: https://michiefs.org/NMFCA

Extreme fire danger today with drying winds gusting over 20mph. No ground debris burning allowed.
05/30/2026

Extreme fire danger today with drying winds gusting over 20mph. No ground debris burning allowed.

Guess what! It's Chief Sutherby's birthday and all he wants is to see you at the pancake breakfast next weekend. Happy b...
05/15/2026

Guess what! It's Chief Sutherby's birthday and all he wants is to see you at the pancake breakfast next weekend. Happy birthday Chief!

Yesterday was a fun day spreading some girl power! We got to celebrate Cassidy and Karolyn's successful completion of Fi...
05/14/2026

Yesterday was a fun day spreading some girl power!

We got to celebrate Cassidy and Karolyn's successful completion of Fire 1&2 during last night's training. We're so proud of them for passing the state practical and written exams after eight months of classes and hard work.

We also got to meet up with the Mecosta Elementary girl scouts chapter to look at the big trucks, answer questions, and talk fire safety. The sweet treats they left us were a welcomed bonus. Thank you to their leadership for encouraging young girls' interest in the fire service!

Calling all rising high school junior or seniors! We want to highlight a great opportunity in our area. FREE training at...
04/23/2026

Calling all rising high school junior or seniors! We want to highlight a great opportunity in our area. FREE training at the MOISD for fire certification. Whether you are considering emergency services as a career or just want a way to give back to your community while earning some money on the side. Our department & others in the area need you!
If you know any high schoolers who would qualify, please share with them! We would love to answer any questions either via messenger or at the station during shift hours.

04/16/2026

Mecosta County Declares Local State of Emergency

04/15/2026

Mecosta MI-Montcalm MI-
400 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026
..FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of central Michigan, including the following
counties, Mecosta and Montcalm.

* WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 400 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
- Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with locally 4 inches fell since Tuesday evening. This has resulted in flooding and road washouts in spots. Therefore the Flood Warning has been extended until 1100 AM this Wednesday morning.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include... Big Rapids, Greenville, Stanton, Howard City, Edmore, Carson City, Lakeview, Morley, Mecosta, Canadian Lakes, Crystal, Sidney, Remus, Millbrook, Sheridan, Sand Lake, Barryton, Stanwood, McBride and Pierson.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious while outside in the dark when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Burning yard waste? Make sure to check out the new burn permit page. You can also call 866-922-BURN (866-922-2876).Go to...
04/13/2026

Burning yard waste? Make sure to check out the new burn permit page. You can also call 866-922-BURN (866-922-2876).

Go to Michigan.gov/BurnPermit.

As always remember:
Keep your burn pile small (no larger than 3 feet in diameter).
Have a hose or other water source nearby.
Never leave a burn pile unattended, even for a moment.
Before you leave your fire, drench it with water, stir the ash and drench again. Make sure ashes are cool to the touch.

Check to see if conditions are safe for open burning.

Last night's training was all about forcing doors and getting access to emergency situations. From fire containment to m...
03/12/2026

Last night's training was all about forcing doors and getting access to emergency situations. From fire containment to medical emergencies- it's important that we have quick, safe, and efficient ways to enter buildings and residences. A huge thanks to our neighbors at Chippewa Martiny Fire Department for letting us borrow their forcible entry prop. It's such a blessing to have such great neighbors that we can work with!

We spy two of our probationary firefighters & one instructor. Thanks to all of the instructors and Terry Vogel for suppl...
03/11/2026

We spy two of our probationary firefighters & one instructor. Thanks to all of the instructors and Terry Vogel for supplying all of the equipment for the students. It was a great weekend of life saving education for all!

03/11/2026

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8260 100th Avenue
Canadian Lakes, MI
49346

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+12319727211

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