Tawas City Fire Department

06/11/2026

The health and wellness of our firefighters is just as important as the equipment we use and the training we complete.

We are proud to support the Firefighter Safety Stand Down initiative and the firefighters who work hard to stay healthy, safe, and ready to serve our community.

Fitness isn’t just about strength. It’s about staying ready to serve.

Safety Stand Down 2026 (June 14–20) breaks firefighter fitness into daily focus areas:
• Foundations
• Intentional
• Technique
• Nutrition
• Evaluation
• Sleep
• Strategies for Success

Use these topics to guide training, conversations, and long-term health in your department.
Get started: www.safetystanddown.org

05/30/2026

Our annual TCFD Fire Families gathering was another great success! We enjoyed everyone’s company so much that we forgot to take photos.

A sincere thank you to Firefighter Thomas Bruning for the extra time and effort he put into preparing the main course. Events like this take a lot of work behind the scenes, and his dedication helped make the day special for everyone. We’d also like to thank Route 23 BBQ for donating their assistance and support in helping prepare the meal.

Most importantly, thank you to all of our firefighters, families, and supporters who joined us. Your support means more than you know. Every time we answer the call to serve our community, our families are there supporting us behind the scenes. Their sacrifices, understanding, and encouragement make it possible for us to do what we do. We couldn’t do this job without them.

The strength of our department comes not only from those who serve, but from the families who stand beside us every step of the way.

05/13/2026

Great night of Fire/Dive/Medical training.

Our department takes pride in being one team with three certified skill sets, working together to serve our community in many different ways. Trainings like this help ensure we are prepared, coordinated, and ready whenever help is needed.

Proud of the hard work and dedication our crew continues to show both in training and out in the community. 🚒🤿🚑

04/13/2026

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!

Tawas City Fire Department proudly recognizes the true first, first responders…our partners at Iosco County Central Dispatch.

From the first ring to the final radio transmission, you are the lifeline connecting our crews to those in need. You are the steady voice on someone’s worst day, and the critical link that keeps both responders and our community safe.

Thank you for your dedication and strength. We appreciate you more than you know…today and every day! 💛❤️

04/08/2026

We’d like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union for their generous donation!

We had the pleasure of accepting this contribution, with Branch Manager Kayla presenting the check to Fire Chief Masich.

Support like this helps ensure our Dive Division has the equipment, training, and resources needed to serve our community safely and effectively. We are incredibly grateful for community partners who stand behind us and invest in public safety.

Thank you again for your continued support! 🚒

03/25/2026

🚒 Training together to stay ready 🚒

Our team participated in a joint wildland fire refresher training. Opportunities like this help ensure we stay sharp, coordinated, and prepared to respond when it matters most.

A big thank you to the East Tawas Fire Department for hosting and to the members of the U.S. Forest Service for sharing their expertise and providing such valuable training.

Strong partnerships make stronger responses. 💪🔥

03/24/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SHERMAN TONWSHIP, MI
March 23, 2026

At approximately 2:37 p.m. on March 23, 2026, the Tawas City Police Department was dispatched to the area of National City Road and Alabaster Road in response to a reported medical emergency. While officers were en route, the call was updated to a possible drowning.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a 71-year-old male from National City and a 67-year-old male from Whittemore were fishing on an old quarry located on the southeast side of the intersection. Both individuals fell through the ice multiple times while attempting to return to shore.

The Tawas City Fire Department Water Rescue Team responded to the scene and initiated rescue operations. The 67-year-old male was located deceased at the scene. The 71-year-old male was rescued and transported to MyMichigan Medical Center for treatment.

This incident remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.

The Tawas City Police Department extends its appreciation to the Tawas City Fire Department, Iosco County Central Dispatch, East Tawas Police Department, Iosco County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police, the Department of Natural Resources, Oscoda Township Dive Team, and Iosco County EMS for their assistance.

Note: Image attached is a generic warning and does not depict the actual scene.

03/08/2026

On behalf of the Iosco County Firefighters Association a big shout out to all businesses and individuals who purchased tickets to the Iosco Firefighters and the Detroit Lion Legends Basketball Game! It was a very successful family fun event. To all the Firefighters who participated in this year’s event, thank you! See you all next year!

02/25/2026

New gear day is always a great day. Our firefighters were excited to show off new safety equipment purchased through the 2026 Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Grant. This project was made possible with approval from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the support and approval of our City Council.

We are incredibly grateful for this investment in our department and our people. The new hard hats, goggles, gloves, shovels, and other equipment not only look great, they help ensure our firefighters stay safe, prepared, and ready to serve when our community needs us most.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible and for continuing to support firefighter safety.

02/22/2026

Last night, it was a wonderful surprise for Fire Chief Masich to attend the Saginaw Spirit hockey game and witness one of our own hometown heroes, Dave Thunburg, being recognized as a proud military veteran.

Dave served our country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps in 1969. Seeing him honored in front of a packed arena was a powerful reminder of the sacrifice, dedication, and courage of those who have served.

Dave is not only a veteran but continues to serve his community today as a member of the East Tawas Fire Department. His lifelong commitment to service, both to our nation and our neighboring communities, reflects the very best of what it means to wear the uniform.

We are incredibly proud to call the Tawas area home to heroes like Dave. These honors are well deserved, and we thank him for his service, his dedication, and the example he sets for all of us.

Please join the Tawas City Fire Department in congratulating and thanking Dave for his service.