Fife Lake Springfield Fire Department

05/31/2026

We can’t do it alone, so we won’t let them do it alone. Neighbors helping neighbors is what it is about. We are so beyond proud of our members!

Our hearts are with the family 💜

05/30/2026

Another day, another VERY HIGH fire danger.

Smokey the Bear doesn’t smoke, so please don’t throw him a cigarette.

He’s also pretty attached to his trees, so let’s not set them on fire today.

05/29/2026

Elevated fire danger is in place across northern Michigan today due to the combination of recent rain-free weather leading to drying vegetation, low humidity, and gusty winds. For the latest open burning information, please visit: www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/.

05/25/2026

Some gave all, and because of them, we get to live the everyday moments we often take for granted.

Today we remember the fallen, honor their sacrifice, and hold space for the families who carry that loss forever.

05/22/2026

05/18/2026

Scattered severe storms will be possible across northern Michigan today. The most likely time for thunderstorms will be between noon and 7 PM. Any strong storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and frequent lightning. Tornado potential is low at this time. Be sure to stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates and have multiple ways to get warnings!

05/17/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Ga***rd MI
711 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Ga***rd has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Benzie County in northern Michigan...
Northwestern Wexford County in northern Michigan...
Southwestern Grand Traverse County in northern Michigan...
Northeastern Manistee County in northern Michigan...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 710 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Thompsonville to near Copemish to near Kaleva,
moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Thompsonville, Copemish, and Bendon around 715 PM EDT.
Mesick, Interlochen State Park, and Karlin around 720 PM EDT.
Sherman, Buckley, and Interlochen around 725 PM EDT.
Grawn and Hannah around 730 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Wallin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4473 8567 4459 8557 4444 8546 4434 8597
4455 8607
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 243DEG 31KT 4458 8601 4445 8594 4435 8594

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

05/17/2026

As you’re sipping your morning coffee and scrolling Facebook, let this be your reminder to sign up for weather alerts with storms expected tonight through Tuesday.

Most smartphones already have emergency notifications built in. Please take a minute to make sure yours are enabled! You can also download the FEMA Weather Mobile App for weather alerts and emergency information.

Stay weather aware and stay safe!

05/16/2026

EXPIRED

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩

05/16/2026 Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 2 PM – 8 PM today for interior northeast lower Michigan due to low humidity and gusty winds.

- West winds 10–15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph
- Humidity as low as 18–25%
- Any fires that start may spread rapidly

Please avoid outdoor burning today and use extra caution with anything that could spark a fire. Stay alert and help keep our community safe.

05/14/2026

Last night, our department conducted a large-scale wildland fire training exercise led by FF K. Tinker and FF D. Tinker using an area we have not previously trained in. The scenario simulated a fast-moving wildland fire traveling south from the Mirror Lake area toward Spring Lake Campground.

To make the training as realistic as possible, Grand Traverse Central assisted by dispatching crews as if it were a real emergency. Chief S. Tinker coordinated Central operations, adding simulated mutual aid departments, DNR crews creating firebreak plow lines, aircraft working overhead, and law enforcement evacuating the campground.

LT Wellman served as Incident Command throughout the exercise, coordinating crews, assigning operations, tracking resources, and managing the overall flow of the incident as conditions changed. This gave members valuable experience working within a structured command system similar to what would be used during a real wildland fire response.

Throughout the exercise, firefighters practiced radio communications in areas where signal coverage was weak or unavailable and learned how to adapt in challenging conditions. Crews also trained on apparatus setup, pump operations, establishing water supply connections, scene size-ups, and working efficiently in rotating small teams.

A major focus of the training was firefighter accountability and crew safety. Teams used regular PAR (Personnel Accountability Report) checks along with our accountability tag system so Incident Command could always track where crews and apparatus were operating and what assignments they were handling.

Many members have previously worked only certain assignments during incidents or training exercises, so rotating crews through different operations gave everyone the opportunity to gain experience in multiple roles, refresh skills, and learn something new.

It was a great night of realistic training, and we look forward to getting more crews out in the field!