Last year (2024), the Graafschap Fire Department responded to 876 calls for service. 620 were EMS responses and 255 were fire/other responses. The majority of EMS responses are “first responder” calls. Residents sometimes ask why the fire department came when…
Don’t ever judge ice strength by thickness alone. Fluctuating temperatures, wind, and sunlight can change ice strength. Here is a calculator that is one way to calculate ice strength: Calculator. The Graafschap Fire Department urges you to be safe this…
This past Sunday afternoon, newer firefighters gathered to take their experience to the next level. New hires Alex and Alec were taught basic first aid and CPR. These are skills they can use immediately on scenes as the assist other…
This afternoon, The Graafschap Fire Department received the chassis for the new Tanker 740. The process began in 2023 and will be updated in this forum as milestones in the build are experienced. Recently, the chassis was sent back to…
We all hope that you have safe travels to wherever this holiday takes you. While visiting across town or across the country, please keep your family’s safety in mind. Smoke detectors are not just to let you know when the…
The Graafschap Fire Board met this morning to get an update from the fire chief on the staffing needs for the future. Minutes from the past meeting were also approved and available on the Fire Board page. The board is…
The second and fourth Monday evening of every month, Graafschap Firefighters meet for a quick business meeting with the chief and then train on a series of skill-sets used on the job. All three brand new members were present. It…
The quarterly blood drives at the Graafschap Fire Department have been very successful so far. Captain Dave Grumney, blood drive coordinator, reached out to the American Red Cross to see what the possibility of changing the schedule from quarterly to…
Thursday, November 21, 2024 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM Graafschap Fire Dept 4534 60th St, Holland, MI 49423 There are plenty of appointment times available to make a difference in your community. If you are able to donate blood or…
Our featured member today is Jacob Infante. He has been a paid on-call member of the Graafschap Fire Department since late 2023. Jacob shows the enthusiasm for the job that is greatly appreciated by his peers. He graduated from the…