Garfield Township Fire and Rescue

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day to all our firefighting moms!
Emily Lauer , Stephanie Bennett , Cole Wilkinson , Amber Beatty, and Erica Degeer, wishing you all a perfect day

05/05/2026

Thank you Clare Emd , Jerry Becker for the Hazmat training, tonight. Always great when you stop by.

05/04/2026

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Red
Flag Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent.
* Temperatures...In the mid 70s.
* Impacts...Burn restrictions are likely in effect. For more
information on burn restrictions...visit the Michigan DNR
website at www.michigan.gov/burnpermit or call 866-922-2876.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will shortly. The combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Be careful with any activities that could potentially lead to a
wildfire. Camping...outdoor grills...smoking materials...chain
saws...and all terrain vehicles all have the potential to throw a
spark and ignite a dangerous and destructive fire.

04/25/2026

Glad to hear your event was a success and we appreciate the donation.

04/25/2026

What a long day in Indianapolis, @ FDIC '26.
Forming new relationships ,inspecting apparatus, and seeing the latest equipment.
All to better our community!

04/21/2026

Thank you Deneice McClenathen for tonights meal.
Potato soup, chili dogs, and peach cobbler, it hits the spot. Also thank you Jennifer Tubbs for making time to tend to the grill.

04/21/2026

04/19/2026

We're attempting to burn the brush pit at the
Garfield transfer station today Sunday April 19. It will smolder for a few days. Please help pass the word. Thank you