Coopersville/Polkton Fire Rescue

06/01/2026

Join us in congratulating these members on their service anniversaries with the Coopersville/Polkton Fire Department!

🎖️ Sgt. Jamie Boersma – 9 years
🎖️ Sgt. Stephen Hartman – 4 years
🎖️ Sgt. Ethan Rahn – 4 years

Thank you for your continued dedication, professionalism, and service to our community. We appreciate all that you do each and every day!

05/30/2026

This afternoon, our Bravo Duty Crew spent some time visiting former CPFD Cadet Mikaedam at his graduation party.

As a graduate of Coopersville High School, he has plans to join the Army.

Mikaedam was was hired on as part of our Cadet program in 2024. While he is no longer on our department, we’re proud of the work he has done and encourage him in his future endeavors!

05/26/2026

You know it is for your baby to sleep on the back, but you worry baby will choke.

Learn why babies won't choke at: https://shorturl.at/3NkkZ

05/26/2026

Our crews responded early this morning to assist the Wright-Tallmadge Firefighters Association with an engine company assignment.

While this is a devastating event for any family, it also serves as an important reminder of how something as simple as sleeping with your bedroom door closed can help provide a more tenable environment during a fire. A closed door can help slow the spread of heat, smoke, and toxic gases, potentially providing valuable extra time to escape or be rescued.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

As we gather with family and friends, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day and honor those who gave everything for our freedom.

From all of us at the Coopersville/Polkton Fire Department — we remember, we honor, and we thank you. 🇺🇸🚒

05/23/2026

🏋️‍♂️👩‍🚒 Physical Agility 🚒🏃‍♀️

This week, department personnel went through a training course designed to test their endurance and stamina while being put through ‘obstacles’ that mimic scenarios we typically encounter on the fire scene.

We do this every year, as responders work to improve upon their previous year results and ensure their skills remain sharp.

Not only do participants try to complete the course, but we also track their vitals and consumption of air on their SCBA - or our air packs.

The course contained:
Removing & raising a ladder 🪜
Advancing a 200 foot charged hose line 💦
Equipment carry up & down stairs 🧯
Ceiling pulls 🪝
Tire hits 🔨
Tunnel crawl 😤
Patient extrication/drag ⛑️

There is a bit of friendly competition among the team for best time, but safety comes first and foremost.

It was a great training that saw many improvements and even a few personal bests. The team also did a great job encouraging each other through each round.

Thank you to our dedicated staff who are continually pushing themselves to be better!

05/22/2026

If you find yourself near Conklin on Sunday, we highly recommend stopping in for an amazing breakfast and supporting our friends at Conklin Firefighters Association!🥓🥞🍳

If you have been traveling through our township you may have noticed some signs. Please join us this coming Sunday the 24th for our firemen’s breakfast! The fire trucks will be there for the public to explore. 7:30-12:30 at the St. Vincent DePaul Hall 21130 32nd Ave Conklin. All proceeds go to equipment to help our amazing community and surrounding community as well!

05/21/2026

Pacifiers can satisfy a baby’s natural sucking reflex and can be a part of practicing safe sleep. Babies who refuse a pacifier should not be forced to take it.

Learn more about pacifier use at: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Pacifier-Safety.aspx

05/18/2026