Lansing Township Fire Department

08/10/2026

Today, we pause to remember Chief James M. Pelton, a man whose life was defined by service, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the City of Mason.

Jim began his journey with the Mason Fire Department on June 19, 1964, answering the call to serve his community. Over the next 37 years, he rose through the ranks, eventually serving as Fire Chief from 1993 until 2001. During his tenure, he helped shape the future of our department through improved training, enhanced firefighter safety, the construction of a new fire station, and the acquisition of the department's first aerial platform truck.

Outside of the fire service, Jim was a familiar face in downtown Mason as the owner of The Golden Shear barbershop. Countless conversations, friendships, and haircuts were shared from his chair, and many customers understood that if the pager sounded, their haircut might have to wait while Jim answered another call for help.

On August 10, 2001, Chief Pelton was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident while on duty. This year marks the 25th anniversary of his line-of-duty death. Though 25 years have passed, his legacy continues to live on in the firefighters who serve this community and in the department he helped build.

Today, the Mason Fire Department proudly operates from the Chief James M. Pelton Fire Station, a lasting tribute to a man whose dedication, vision, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Please join us in remembering Chief James M. Pelton, honoring his family, and reflecting on a life spent serving others.

If you would like to learn more about Chief Pelton's life and legacy, please visit his Roll of Honor page with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation:

Chief James M. Pelton – National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Roll of Honor

"Gone, but never forgotten. His watch may have ended, but his legacy continues to guide us."

08/09/2026

This morning, crews were dispatched to an adult male having chest pains and difficulty breathing at a local urgent care. While enroute, dispatch advised that it was being upgraded to a confirmed heart attack. Upon arrival of Medic 52, the patient was in cardiac arrest and the urgent care staff was doing CPR with an AED applied. Our Crews applied a Lucas CPR device to continue high-quality CPR and performed ALS procedures. After 4 shocks, high-quality CPR and ALS interventions, the patient started to become awake, had pulses and breathing on his own. By the time our medic unit arrived at the Emergency department, the patient was talking and fully oriented.

Early CPR and Defibrillation works! If you don't know CPR, take a class. Many are offered local through several organizations like the American Red Cross. The life you save may be someone very close to you.

We hope for a full and speedy recovery for this patient.

08/06/2026

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We are sad to announce the passing of retired Capt. William "Bill" Moore. Our thoughts are with his family. Rest easy Capt. We've got the watch.

View William "Bill" Alan Moore's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

07/16/2026

If you've been outside or talked to anyone who's been outside today, you may have noticed something different today. It's no secret that the Canadian wildfire is giving the outside that sepia-toned filter today, the air quality is definitely not cooperating.

Weather and health experts are concerned with the amount of smoke particulates in the atmosphere today. Here are a few things that you can do to keep your lungs clean:

Keep windows closed and air conditioning running. Most of our homes and businesses have ventilation systems with filters that do fine in getting those smoke particulates out.

Take a rest day. With exercise or do heavy work, we breath heavier and deeper, which pulls this smokey particulate matter past our bodies natural defenses.

Don't contribute to the problem. Reschedule that annual bonfire and reconsider burning all that storm debris that's been piling up (all with a burn permit from Township Hall, of course).

07/15/2026

{UPDATE: The thunderstorm threat has ended}

[WED 7:20PM] A weak cold front (really not that "cold" but it will break us out of the humidity) is kicking up isolated thunderstorms this evening. As they move to the southeast, prepare for the potential of some very heavy rain, dangerous lightning, and gusty winds.

Once this activity moves out, you'll feel relief from the mugginess - but unfortunately the winds switch direction and you will start to notice the smoke...

07/08/2026

Truck 52 responded with 3 along with Chief 501

This afternoon at approximately 2:54 PM, our department and our automatic aid departments were dispatched to a structure fire in the 200-block of South Oakland Street in the City of St. Johns. Upon arrival of our first command officer, we had a garage fire that had spread to a house and a neighboring garage as well. At that time, a second alarm was called bringing additional resources from other departments.

Through the diligent work of our department and our aid departments, the fire was put out and did not extend beyond what was on fire upon our arrival.

There were no injuries and the fire remains under investigation at this time.

We’d like to thank the following departments and agencies for all of their assistance on this fire!

🚒Bath Township Fire Department - Michigan
🚒Dallas Township/Fowler Fire Department
🚒DeWitt Area Firefighters Association
🚒Dewitt Township Fire Department
🚒Lansing Township Fire Department
🚒Maple Rapids Fire Department
🚒Ovid Middlebury Fire Dept.
🚑Clinton Area Ambulance Service Authority
🚓St. Johns Police Department - Michigan
☎️Clinton County, Michigan 911 - Central Dispatch
🚧City of St. Johns, MI Dept. of Public Works
💧City of St. Johns Water Department
⚡️Consumers Energy

We also would like to thank all of the residents who brought our responders water, Gatorade and food. We are so grateful for all of your generosity.

07/04/2026

{THIS IS AN OLD POST}

Due to the possibility of thunderstorms on Saturday, combined with the successful activation of the countywide outdoor warning (tornado) sirens on Friday, the first Saturday of the month test is CANCELED for July 4, 2026.

This decision was made jointly with Lansing Emergency Management MSU Police and Public Safety and Delhi Township Fire Department after reviewing tonight's storms.

It will NOT be rescheduled.

07/03/2026

UPDATE: Roadway is now open.

Bon Air Rd is closed in the 200 block, between Ionia and Michigan Ave due to a large tree across the road. Ingham County Road Department has been notified and will be out to clear either tonight or early tomorrow.

07/03/2026

UPDATES ABOVE

5:48pm - the leading edge of strongest winds is along at Williamston to Dansville line and moving east.

Take shelter in this area!

07/03/2026

[FRI 2:40PM] A line of storms with a history of strong winds in Illinois and Wisconsin is currently crossing Lake Michigan as seen on the weather radar image. While a stray thunderstorm can pop up at any time, we'll be watching this area more closely as it comes onshore.

We still have a few hours to go, but it's something to keep an eye on for late afternoon - evening outdoor activities.

Do NOT rely on social media for updates - make sure you have several layers of alerting processes including our FREE countywide emergency notification system which automatically sends watches and warnings at https://911.ingham.org/health_and_safety/911/capital_area_ingham_county_alerts.php