Norton Shores Professional Firefighters - Local 2559

05/21/2026

04/26/2026

The Norton Shores Fire Department and Norton Shores Police Department Honor Guard Presentation of Colors at the Roosevelt Park Youth Athletic Opening Day Ceremony yesterday. IAFF Local 2559 is proud to have 4 members on the honor guard 🇺🇸🦅

04/18/2026

**Happy Retirement**

We would like to congratulate Mark "Coach" Konecny a very Happy Retirement. Mark worked his last shift with Norton Shores Fire Department on April 15th capping off an incredible 34 year run in the fire service.

Mark grew up in City of Norton Shores and graduated from Mona Shores Public Schools. After College, Mark spent some time in the NFL as a Special Teams player, before entering the fire service. Mark then moved out to Colorado where he took a job with Littleton Fire Department which is now part of South Metro Professional Firefighters Local 2086. While in Colorado, Mark planted his family roots there with his wife Lauri and his son Mark. He worked out in Littleton as an "Engine Boss," specializing in Wildland firefighting and taking on the role as an engineer. Mark then brought his years of experience back to Norton Shores in 2017 after retiring from Littleton Fire Department.

Mark was an incredible asset to the NSFD during his 9 years with us, always taking the time to mentor others, affectionately landing him the nickname "Coach," as he has always had a passion for coaching. Coach was always willing to help others, and would never shy away from a good conversation about any topic. His presence around the station and his skills as a firefighter and Engine Operator will be greatly missed, and we wish Mark all the best in his next adventure.

Don't forget to stop in and visit, Coach!

04/06/2026

Personnel out of station 3 responded as mutual aid to this incident.

Ottawa County deputies say the initial investigation shows the source of the fire is related to welding. It appears to be an accident.

03/29/2026

At approximately 10:30 last night, crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 6000 block of Martin Road. Crews faced intense conditions while battling this fire in a large two-story home. First-due Ladder 443 arrived to heavy fire showing from the garage, with strong winds rapidly driving the fire into the roof and attic.

With fire spreading fast, crews initiated an aggressive interior attack, deploying multiple hand lines and utilizing the aerial to knock down the fire working to stop it from continuing to spread. The combination of wind-driven fire and attic involvement made for a challenging incident, but crews worked to bring it under control.

Thank you to Ferrysburg Fire Department, Spring Lake, and Fruitport Fire Department for their assistance on scene. Also thank you to Muskegon Professional Firefighters - IAFF Local 370 and Muskegon Heights Fire Dept for responding to two separate medicals in the city while units were on scene of this fire.

03/20/2026

03/12/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to get your applications in!

03/04/2026

Reminder to get your applications in!

We are hiring a Full-Time Firefighter.
Apply online on our website, or scan the QR code in the image.
https://nortonshores.org/employment
Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Due to the government shutdown affecting the ICS website, all ICS certifications must be completed within six (6) months of hire.

02/25/2026

Local 2559 is saddened to learn of the passing of retired Detective/Sargeant Jim Campbell. We send our sincere condolences to Jim’s family.

Read the obituary of James Alan Campbell from Norton Shores, MI. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

02/24/2026

Blue Shift Personnel are on the scene assisting Fruitport Fire Department on a Working Structure Fire in Fruitport 2’s first due area. Staff arrived and assisted with primary search. NSFD Stations remain staffed and ready to respond.

Units assigned: E-422, Rescue 472, Command 492

02/20/2026

We are hiring a Full-Time Firefighter.
Apply online on our website, or scan the QR code in the image.
https://nortonshores.org/employment
Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Due to the government shutdown affecting the ICS website, all ICS certifications must be completed within six (6) months of hire.