Hamilton Fire Department - Hamilton, Michigan

06/10/2026

Please be weather aware today and tomorrow!

⚠️ Severe Weather Expected Across Ottawa County Today and Thursday ⚠️

Ottawa County residents should prepare for two rounds of potentially severe thunderstorms over the next 48 hours.

🌫️ This Morning
Areas of dense fog may reduce visibility, especially near Lake Michigan. Conditions should improve by late morning.

🌡️ This Afternoon
Hot and humid conditions will develop with temperatures near 90 degrees.

⛈️ Round 1: Wednesday Evening (Approximately 5 PM to 9 PM)
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move across Ottawa County from west to east.

Potential hazards include:
• Damaging winds over 60 mph
• Large hail
• Frequent lightning
• Heavy rainfall

⛈️ Round 2: Thursday Evening and Overnight
A second round of storms is expected Thursday evening and may be stronger than today's storms.

Potential hazards include:
• Damaging winds
• Large hail
• Isolated tornadoes
• Torrential rainfall
• Localized flooding

🌧️ Flooding Concerns
Repeated rounds of thunderstorms may bring 1 to 4 inches of rain through Thursday night. Localized flooding of roads, low lying areas, and small streams is possible.

✅ Take Action Now
• Secure outdoor furniture and loose items.
• Charge electronic devices.
• Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, especially overnight.
• Never drive through flooded roadways.

Stay weather aware and monitor trusted sources for updates, watches, and warnings.

For preparedness information, visit www.miOttawa.org/Sheriff/em or call Ottawa County Emergency Management at 616-738-4052.

05/13/2026

Please join us in congratulating Mark Groenheide on his promotion to Chief of Hamilton Fire Department.

Chief Groenheide grew up in the Hamilton area and joined HFD in 1988, serving as a firefighter and EMT/Paramedic. His strong capabilities, strength in leadership, and passion both for the department and serving our community guided him to become a Captain in 1994, and now to the rank of Fire Chief, following the unexpected and tragic passing of Chief David Haverdink last December.

Congratulations, Chief Groenheide! We look forward to your leadership and seeing what the future has in store for HFD and our community!

05/04/2026

International Firefighters' Day looks a little different this year......
We thank the community for your ongoing love, support and prayers as we continue to navigate life without Chief Haverdink.

05/02/2026

This weekend we pray for all the families and departments attending the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend events in Maryland. We especially are thinking of Chief Haverdink's family and Lt. Rob Heuer and Firefighter Jim Ruiz who are attending the ceremonies.

04/22/2026

Today we pause and remember Hamilton Fire Department's Chief Richard Boeve who lost his life in the line of duty on April 22, 1982.

04/15/2026

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04/10/2026

HFD has tragically lost two of their own to line of duty deaths over the years:
Chief Dick Boeve - April 22, 1982
Chief Dave Haverdink - December 25, 2025

We invite you to "Light the Night Red" on April 26 - May 3 to honor fallen firefighters and their families. Simply swap out your outdoor lights with red bulbs and turn them on overnight in a show of support and remembrance. You can also visit: firehero.org/light-the-night for more information or to sign up and let others know that you will be participating.