Lowell Area Fire Department

03/23/2026

In case you forget, this weekend is our annual pancake breakfast at the station!

Date📅: Saturday, March 28th
Time⏰: 7:00am - 11:00am
Where📍: 315 S Hudson St
Cost💵: By Donation

03/23/2026

Reminder: Join us this Wednesday the 25th for open tryouts! We hope to see you there.

Did our post about joining the department catch your attention? If it did, join us on Wednesday, March 25th for tryouts! You can ask questions and meet the Fire Chief. We'll also be conducting interviews along with our written and physical agility tests. Mark your calendars for this great opportunity!

03/05/2026

Did our post about joining the department catch your attention? If it did, join us on Wednesday, March 25th for tryouts! You can ask questions and meet the Fire Chief. We'll also be conducting interviews along with our written and physical agility tests. Mark your calendars for this great opportunity!

03/03/2026

When you're changing your clocks ahead this weekend, make sure to check the batteries in your smoke and co detectors too!

03/02/2026

This past Saturday, the LAFD worked on various trainings. We had another session with our new athletic trainer, Humatix, we worked with our airbags and practiced on the air trailer, and Engine 2 was rearranged, and made sure our staff became familiar with the tools new locations. 🚒🔥

02/25/2026

Have you ever thought about becoming a firefighter?

Our community relies on dedicated local responders, and we are currently looking for people to join our paid-on-call department.

We provide the training — you bring the commitment.

If you're interested in serving your community and learning more, contact us to start the conversation.

315 S Hudson St
616-897-7354
[email protected] or [email protected]

02/23/2026

Pancake breakfast time is almost here!

Save the date on your calendars for Saturday, March 28th. Come fill up on delicious pancakes, sausage, eggs and a variety of beverages before you head over to the Lowell Expo. All prepared and served by your Lowell Area Fire Fighters!

02/17/2026

In case you missed it, our own Firefighter Ellis was chosen as Fox 17's Pay It Forward Spotlight Award! Join us in congratulating him!

Tony Ellis is a teacher, commissioner, and firefighter. He was selected for the Fox 17 Spotlight Award after being nominated for his commitment to making his community stronger and safer. Read the full story through the link in the comments.

01/22/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Because of inclement weather, tonight’s Fire Authority Board Meeting has been canceled. We will resume with our regularly scheduled meeting on February 12th. In the meantime, please stay safe, stay warm, and stay off the roads if you're able.

01/21/2026

01/14/2026

Fire statistics from 2025 have been released by the Fire Marshals office and they highlight a couple things we need our residents and everyone we serve to do. Make sure you have working smoke detectors, practice safe smoking habits, and have escape routes.

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and safe New Year! 🎇