As you scroll through the “interwebs” this weekend, why not scroll over to the American Red Cross sign-up page and register for the July 31st blood drive at our station? You know it’s the right thing to do. Quite possibly,…
On Wednesday, Firefighter Zoann Hallam and Captain Dave Grumney provided a hands-only CPR/AED class to the Allegan County Clerk’s Association. 16 election clerks attended to learn this valuable skill that could possibly save a life. The idea to teach her…
On July 4th, residents came to the Graafschap Fire Department’s annual pancake breakfast. Weeks of planning culminated with 4 hours of cooking and serving 1365 people. This is an all-hands on deck event for the firefighters, since this is the…
The 2025 Graafschap Fire July 4th Pancake Breakfast is upon us and it looks to be a nice, cool morning. Off-duty firefighters have been prepping for weeks by ordering food and supplies. Breakfast will be served from 6-10 at the…
Looking to beat the heat and humidity at one of our local beaches? Sounds great ! Just be aware of potential dangers at our local beaches. The Facebook video link (above) shows how a rip current will exhaust even a…
Firefighter Jacob Infante has been very busy this past year. In his one year of probation, he completed the fire academy and finished his EMT training in his “spare” time away from his full time job as a semi-truck driver…
Do you know what your blood pressure is? Most Americans go through their day and never think about it. Why would you? It’s normally something that gets checked annually at your doctor, right? GFD offers weekly blood pressure screenings at…
Are you tired of the age-old question, “What’s for dinner”? It’s no different for a training officer in the fire service. We can’t all travel to cool, far away sites due to the response obligation to our residents. It’s too…
Donating blood has always been the right thing to do. It offers multiple benefits, both for the recipient and the donor. While blood donation can save lives, and it can also provide the donor with some health benefits, including a free…
Weather emergencies and other disasters can be life changing. Don’t rely on the old ways to get the critical information you need. There is a free service from Allegan County Emergency Management that you can register to be notified if…