We are winding down a full week of fire prevention activities as GFD participated in NFPA Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year was lithium-ion battery safety. These extra activities are fun for us and great for the community, however…
Sun, Oct 5, 2025 – Sat, Oct 11, 2025 is National Fire Prevention Week. There will be many activities and fire safety messages throughout the country and right here in our West Michigan towns. Each day for the next few…
Every Friday, we receive warnings and recalls on assorted products. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issues these emails and we pass them on to you. There are dozens of new products on the list each week. For the latest link,…
Due to drought conditions, a burn ban is effect for the Graafschap Fire Department coverage area. This includes Laketown and the western portion of Fillmore Township. No burning will be permitted, including recreational fires. Rain is expected later this weekend,…
After a two year process, “740” is home. Earlier today, with a license plate and insurance card in hand, Chief DenBleyker and Deputy Chief Capel went to Spencer Manufacturing in South Haven for a final acceptance inspection and to deliver…
On September 25, the Graafschap Fire Department will once again be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the station at 4534 60th St. The hours are 10-4, but it’s best to make an appointment. You can call 1-800-RED…
If you were outside last night around 6:15, you may have seen a medical helicopter circle and then land behind the firehouse. There was no emergency, but the atmosphere was mission-serious until the rotors stopped turning and the flight crew…
It was quite swampy at the Live Fire Training Facility Monday night as your Graafschap Firefighters refined their skills during multiple fire attacks. Crews rotated two at a time between attack, backup, and rehab. The LFTF is owned in partnership…
On Monday night, crews from The Graafschap Fire Department worked with the ladder truck to reinforce their skills on working at heights above what the ground ladders will reach. Members were taken through the set-up procedure and shown how they…
Periodically, we receive notice about various recalls that are for every day products we see. This latest recall notice seems to have more than the usual items we see frequently in and around the area. One that really caught our…