The Graafschap Fire Department is certified as as a basic life support agency and will respond to all 911 emergency medical calls in our response area. An ambulance is dispatched at the same time. In our part of West Michigan,…
We should always take time to reflect back at our past to guide the direction we are headed. At the Graafschap Fire Department, we are evolving as the needs of our community grows with its ever-changing diverse population and landscape.…
The Graafschap Fire Department has been awarded a grant to purchase a new piece of equipment. The details are included in a letter from Chief DenBleyker to the Graafschap Fire Board and the two townships. Good morning Fire Board and…
Fire board members from Fillmore and Laketown Townships met this morning at the firehouse to be introduced to the 2025-2026 budget prepared by Chief Doug DenBleyker. First order of business was to elect Jim Johnson as the new chairperson. Next,…
Earlier today, the Graafschap Fire Department hosted their first blood drive of 2025. The schedule was full and the technicians kept the donors moving through at a great pace. New for 2025, the American Red Cross has added some added…
Some residents are staying home today because offices and businesses are closed. The extreme cold weather makes this a good choice for staying safe. Here at the fire department, we never close. Today, we are asking residents to check the…
The Graafschap Fire Department uses a data platform that archives many levels of information. Below are the 876 calls for service broken out by category for 2024.
At their regular meeting on January 15, Chief Doug DenBleyker gave his monthly call volume report. He then presented an expanded report on how the Graafschap Fire Department is funded between Laketown and Fillmore Townships. The report also contained a…
CPR instructors from the Graafschap Fire Department are providing a FREE hands-only CPR and AED class on January 25th at 1:00 at the Felt Mansion, 6597 138th Ave, Holland, MI 49423. Time is precious when waiting on first responders. If…
A recent briefing from the American Red Cross provides a list of beneficial health initiatives for donors, that give us even more reasons to donate. Per the American Red Cross, the following health initiatives have been implemented in 2025: With…