Ford River Volunteer Fire Department

Ford River Volunteer Fire Department Ford River Volunteer Fire Department Ford River Fire Dept. was established in 1982 by a group of Ford River citizens. The Fire Dept. of Natural Resources.

The Township of Ford River is approximately 64 square miles located on the shore line of Little Bay de Noc in South Central Upper Michigan's Delta County and neighboring the City of Escanaba. We have an approximate population of 2,019 citizens. The Township is rural and covered mostly in agricultural and forested land. currently operates with 23 volunteer firefighters, 1 pumper, 1 pumper/tender, 1 tender, a brush truck and a trailer volume pump. We provide first response fire protection to all of Ford River Township and have mutual aid agreements with all fire departments in Delta County and Michigan Dept. We also are part of Michigan MABAS which is a Statewide Mutual aid agreement so can be requested for major incidents anywhere in Michigan. We have recently had some changes in some of our officer positions. OFFICERS OF THE FORD RIVER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT:
As of 3-3-2025 are as follows. Next election is March 2026. Fire Chief - Brian Nelson
Assistant Chief - Doug Price
Captain (Truck & Equipment) - Zac Denome
Captain (Training) - Matthew Rian
Lieutenant (Health & Safety) - Steve Godfrey Jr. Lieutenant (Secretary / Treasurer) - Kurt Dubord

Don’t miss it. Mark your calendars. If you want to bake something and donate to the bake sale they would greatly apprec...
10/07/2026

Don’t miss it. Mark your calendars. If you want to bake something and donate to the bake sale they would greatly appreciate it. Help spread the word. Share this post.

It’s getting closer. Mark your calendars tell your family and friends. Don’t miss it. If you want to bake something and donate to the bake sale we would greatly appreciate it. Help us spread the word. Share this post.

As fire prevention week continues. Here is an activity to do together as a family to see where you family household rank...
10/07/2026

As fire prevention week continues. Here is an activity to do together as a family to see where you family household ranks in safety. It don’t take long and it could save you or your families life!!

It’s Fire Prevention Week. Take a few minutes and go over these important safety tips with your family. It could save ...
10/06/2026

It’s Fire Prevention Week. Take a few minutes and go over these important safety tips with your family. It could save your life or the life of your loved ones!!

Today kicks of Fire Prevention Week 2026. This years theme is Charge into Fire Safety. Lithium Ion Batteries are beco...
10/04/2026

Today kicks of Fire Prevention Week 2026. This years theme is Charge into Fire Safety. Lithium Ion Batteries are becoming a big fire hazard. Watch this quick video with your family.

09/22/2026

Thank you Guardian Flight - Escanaba, MI for coming out and doing Landing Zone training for our department.

09/22/2026

Guardian flight landing zone and patient loading training tonight

On this 25th anniversary of September 11th, let us all pause and remember that horrific day in history. Let’s remember...
09/11/2026

On this 25th anniversary of September 11th, let us all pause and remember that horrific day in history. Let’s remember all those that lost their lives that day and in the years to come because of that day. Let us honor the brave men and women who responded to help in any way they could. Let’s us remember their bravery and sacrifices. Also let us remember in the days that followed how our country stood United together as one!! WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! 🇺🇸

WATCH FOR SCHOOL BUSES AND KIDS!! As summer comes to an end, the Ford River Fire Department would like to take a minute ...
08/26/2026

WATCH FOR SCHOOL BUSES AND KIDS!!
As summer comes to an end, the Ford River Fire Department would like to take a minute to remind everyone that most schools in the area are now back in session starting this week and that means we all need to give ourselves extra time, SLOW DOWN and watch for kids, school buses and crossing guards!!! We hope everyone had a great summer and we wish all the students, teachers, school workers, bus drivers and crossing guards a very safe and successful school year!! BE SAFE EVERYONE!!

The Ford River Twp Vol. Fire Dept. would like to wish everyone a very SAFE and Happy 4th of July weekend. Remember to b...
07/04/2026

The Ford River Twp Vol. Fire Dept. would like to wish everyone a very SAFE and Happy 4th of July weekend. Remember to be safe around fireworks and if your traveling drive safe. It’s going to be a HOT day so stay Hydrated and stay cool. Be sure to watch for us in the Bark River 4th of July Parade tomorrow.

FORD RIVER TOWNSHIP WATER SYSTEM RESIDENTS…. BOIL WATER ADVISORY. PLEASE READ!!!
06/17/2026

FORD RIVER TOWNSHIP WATER SYSTEM RESIDENTS…. BOIL WATER ADVISORY. PLEASE READ!!!

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3845 K Road
Ford River, MI
49807

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