You may not know Jim Boullosa. He is one of those firefighters that never searches out the spotlight. He does his job as a true public servant. Jim has been a member of several fire departments for 31 years. His…
Today, the Graafschap Fire Department launched its hands only CPR initiative. The sign on the door read, “20 minutes of your time now can save a LIFE!” This is true in many cardiac arrest situations. During the quarterly Red Cross…
Monday night, Graafschap Firefighters were at Lawrence Towing on Blue Star Highway cutting apart two late-model salvage cars. The training consisted of a combination of hydraulic and electric hand tools. The hydraulic tools are usually the first go-to when gaining…
The primary election is over. Just like every vote counts, every blood donation counts! The next big event at the Graafschap Fire Department is our Quarterly Red Cross Blood Drive on August 29, 2024. The American Red Cross is experiencing…
If you come to the Laketown Township Hall, you will see people tasking in their respective work areas. There are clerks, a development director, an assessor, a manager, a public information officer, etc. They all have specific jobs to do…
There are many moving parts to any fire department and Graafschap FD is no different. Our first responsibility is to respond to our residents (and visitors) in their time of need. To ensure our equipment is ready to serve, firefighters…
We live in a fantastic area, abundant with wildlife and boundless natural resources. It also seems everyone has their favorite “Little place up north”. Nature provides us with prairies, woodlands, and lowlands that give us all a place to escape…
On Monday, Graafschap Firefighters exercised the dry hydrant at Brinks Logistics on Blue Star Highway in Fillmore Township. (No, we were not filling up the dump trailers) A dry hydrant is a non-pressurized pipe system that allows firefighters to access a…
Monday evening, Graafschap Firefighters worked with all the small-engine tools and pumps that are used by the department. Chain saws, rotary saws, generators, pumps, and ventilation fans were all run through their paces. Members were paired up with a senior…
Laketown Clerk Amber Davis swears in two new members. Laketown Clerk Amber Davis swears in two new members. Two probationary firefighters were sworn in Monday night at the Graafschap Fire station as part of their pinning ceremony. Aiden Pathuis and…