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…
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…
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…
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…
Did you hear the emergency weather sirens on Sunday ? Neither did we! That’s because the North-West corner of Allegan County is lacking the outdoor warning infrastructure to be included in the alerts. Allegan County Emergency Management announced late last…
Do you want to make a difference in our community? Make an appointment today for March 27. It takes a village to accomplish complex tasks, but your individual effort can do great things for an individual. Kinzie Frey is a…
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…
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…