The following information is reproduced from the Consumer Product safety Commission: WASHINGTON, D.C. – As families across America prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing an urgent reminder that the holiday season marks the…
This Thursday, November 20th, the Graafschap Fire Department is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the fire station. The times are 10:00 – 3:45. So far only 25 of the 45 appointments are spoken for. There are plenty…
This week, Graafschap Fire Department hosted an informational demonstration of a new fire reporting system. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) has developed “NERIS” to replace “NFIRS” as the national reporting program for all incidents. For us, it involves a…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…