Leonidas Fire Department

04/12/2026

Media Release

Leonidas Township MI- April 11,2026
At approximately 8:41 P.M. on 4-11-26, the Leonidas Fire Department was dispatched along with Life Care to a single vehicle accident on M60 between Tallman and Olney.

Upon arrival Life Care was making patient contact when their ambulance was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling East on M60.

Leonidas Fire Department quickly shut down both lanes of M60 between Olney & Tallman while patients were assessed with assistance from Three Rivers ambulance.

Both drivers received minor injuries, no first responders were injured in this incident.

AS A REMINDER: SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER FOR ALL STOPPED EMERGENCY VEHICLES.

03/07/2026

Today the Leonidas Township Fire Department remained busy responding to multiple incidents throughout the day.

The day began with members staffing the station due to the potential for severe weather moving through the area. While at the station it became apparent that a severe storm was approaching Leonidas Township, and members sought shelter in a nearby member’s basement until the storm passed.

Following the storm, a crew of four firefighters was sent to the City of Three Rivers to assist with storm related incidents. While members were assisting in Three Rivers, the Leonidas Fire Department also responded within the township to a report of a downed power line.

After all personnel returned to the station, the department was dispatched to a reported building fire. Leonidas Fire Department responded immediately with seven personnel. Upon arrival, the fire was already out and the incident is currently under investigation.

The Leonidas Township Fire Department remains committed to protecting and serving both our community and neighboring communities when assistance is needed.

03/04/2026

NOW HIRING – PAID ON CALL FIREFIGHTERS

The Leonidas Fire Department is seeking motivated individuals to join the department as paid on call firefighters.

• No experience required
• Paid training provided
• Residency within the township is not required
• Must live close enough to respond to calls in a timely manner

In 2025, the department responded to 68 calls for service.

The department is under new leadership that prioritizes its members and the community, supports aggressive and progressive firefighting tactics, and emphasizes strong, consistent training to ensure the highest level of service.

For more information or to apply, please contact the Leonidas Fire Department.

01/08/2026

We are proud to share that three members of the Leonidas Township Fire Department are beginning their fire service careers at the Kalamazoo County Fire Academy. Our department remains strongly committed to providing every member with a quality education and training so they can continue to serve our community with excellence.

🔥 The 2026 KCFCA Fire Academy is officially underway! 🔥

With a total of 33 cadets, this group has begun their journey by learning the origins and history of the fire service. This foundation sets the stage for understanding the traditions, responsibilities, and pride that come with the profession.

Over the coming weeks, these cadets will continue to develop through the building blocks of becoming a firefighter, gaining the knowledge, skills, and discipline required to serve their communities safely and effectively.

12/21/2025

Structure Fire on M-60 Quickly Brought Under Control

Leonidas Township, MI — December 21, 2025
At approximately 12:25 p.m. on December 21, 2025, the Leonidas Fire Department, with automatic mutual aid from the Mendon Township Fire Department, was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 31000 block of M-60 in Leonidas Township.

Upon arrival, units found a garage with smoke showing. Fire crews quickly deployed a hose line and initiated a fire attack. The fire was brought under control in a timely manner, preventing damage to nearby structures.

During suppression operations, two lanes of M-60 were temporarily shut down to ensure firefighter and public safety. All lanes have since been reopened to traffic.

No injuries were reported, and there was no damage to surrounding buildings. The garage involved in the fire sustained significant damage.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Leonidas Fire Department would like to thank the Mendon Township Fire Department and Colon Fire for their assistance

11/10/2025

Multi-Agency Agricultural Rescue Training

Yesterday, members of the Leonidas Fire Department spent the chilly day participating in a multi-agency agricultural rescue training.

This training focused on agricultural emergencies, including the use of cutting tools, entanglement scenarios, and heavy equipment operations such as lifting and stabilization.

A huge thank you to Yesh Metal for allowing us to use their yard and for providing excellent training equipment free of charge — your support made this training possible.

We’d also like to extend our appreciation to the Athens Fire Department for supplying additional equipment and support throughout the day.

Participating Departments:
Pavilion Township Fire Department
Burlington Township Fire Department
Union City Fire Department
Athens Fire Department
Climax Fire Department
Leonidas Fire Department

08/25/2025

Yesterday, members of the Leonidas Fire Department spent the day at the Regional Training Center in Kalamazoo, focusing on forcible entry, search and rescue, firefighter mayday/RIT operations, and hose line advancement.

We sincerely thank the Colon Fire Department for covering our area while we were training, ensuring our community remained protected. We also extend our appreciation to T & J Towing for their quick response in assisting with a lockout situation at the training facility.

08/23/2025

Today at 11:15 a.m., Leonidas Fire and Mendon Fire were dispatched to the 29000 block of Jacksonburg Rd. for a residential structure fire. Units quickly arrived on scene to find a single-story structure with heavy smoke showing. Colon Fire Department was immediately requested for assistance. Crews made an interior attack and quickly brought the fire under control.

No injuries were reported. The fire was contained and extinguished swiftly. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. We would like to extend our condolences to the displaced individuals.

We would also like to thank Mendon and Colon Fire Departments for their assistance, as well as St. Joseph County Central Dispatch for their key role in coordinating communications and ensuring the operation ran smoothly.

07/20/2025

Tonight, members of the LFD are practicing hose line deployment, ladder throws, and first five-minute fireground operations.

If you see us out and about, please know there is no emergency — just training

07/20/2025

🚒 Training Day! 💦
This morning, our members are working on drafting operations—a critical skill that allows us to pull water from static sources like ponds or tanks during water shuttle operations.

Since our township doesn’t have fire hydrants, mastering this tactic is essential to our ability to fight fires effectively.

👋 If you see us out and about, don’t hesitate to stop and ask questions—we’re always happy to chat with our community!

07/02/2025

We still are accepting applications

The Leonidas Fire Department is looking for motivated individuals to join our team. Please message us for more information.