Ross-Augusta Fire Department

04/16/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kalamazoo County until 4:45 pm.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kalamazoo County in MI until 4:45pm EDT.

04/15/2026

Multiple trees & Power lines down in Ross Township (and Michigan) Northern parts of Ross Township were particularly hit hard. Your RAFD Firefighters worked hard to cut and remove trees to open roadways. Some roads remain closed due to downed power lines and trees. The Kalamazoo Road Commission is also out assisting with tree removal. Please, use extreme caution during your morning commute.

Remember, treat every downed Power line as if it is live. Stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines, treat them as energized, and report them immediately to 9-1-1 and Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050. Never touch, drive over, or attempt to move limbs off lines,

04/15/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kalamazoo County until 1:15am.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calhoun and Kalamazoo County in MI until 1:15am EDT.

04/15/2026

Tornado Watch issued for our area until 4am Wednesday. Stay alert to incoming weather, and have ways to be alerted to any potential warnings overnight while you’re sleeping.

Tornado Watch for Allegan, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, Saginaw, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne County in MI until 4:00am EDT 4/15/26.

04/14/2026

Here’s our last reminder for our informational hiring open house tonight, at 6pm at our north station at 12086 M89. We hope to see you there!

04/13/2026

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Ross Township) is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 7:15 pm. Stay alert to developing weather.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calhoun and Kalamazoo County in MI until 7:15pm EDT.

04/13/2026

Engine 412 is on a single vehicle accident in the Village of Augusta on North Augusta Drive near E. Jefferson St. One patient was transported to a local hospital.

04/12/2026

There’s no better way to serve your neighbors and your community than by serving on your local fire department.

Ross Augusta Fire Department is hosting an informational meeting for anyone interested in joining on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 PM.

Our members come from all kinds of backgrounds and careers. They are business owners, mechanics, EMTs, safety professionals, loss prevention specialists, and many other hardworking people from our community. In their regular jobs, they serve in different ways, but in their off-hours they come together to answer calls for service and help protect Ross Township and the Village of Augusta.

If you have ever thought about giving back, learning new skills, and being part of something bigger than yourself, this is a great opportunity to learn more.

Come see what it means to serve with Ross Augusta Fire Department.

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04/10/2026

RAFD Firefighters are currently on scene of a residential structure fire on N. 48th street near E. B Ave. A 2nd alarm has been requested with numerous mutual aid departments responding to assist. Please avoid the area.

04/08/2026

Tonight, RAFD crews trained on VES (Vent, Enter, Search), a critical fireground skill used to quickly locate and remove victims in high-risk situations. Training on skills like this helps build speed, coordination, and confidence when seconds matter most. We continue to put in the work so our crews are prepared to respond effectively and serve our community when needed.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from RAFD!