Found Picture Sparks Memories
A picture found by our current chief shows 6 members in front of the old station in Graafschap. Also in the picture are the first two fire trucks owned by the department. Left to right are: Harold Knoll, Jr, Chief…
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Honoring 25 Years of Remembrance & Resilience
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. We must remember our enduring promise to those we lost to Never Forget. Those words , “Never Forget” are powerful. To keep memories alive requires us to occasionally tear open…
Firefighter Graduates Fire Academy
On June 4th, Firefighter Nick Piccard graduated from the fire academy held at The Gun Lake Casino Public Safety Department. Along with his classmates from Gun Lake Public Safety and other Allegan County Fire Departments, Nick spent many weekends and…
2026 Scholarship Winner Announced
Just before our regular training meeting last night, we handed out the 2026 Friends of the Graafschap Fire Department (FOGFD) Scholarship. Below is Elina McGee receiving her award along with a check for $500. Elina’s essay (shown below) was chosen…
Ceremony for 3 new Firefighters
Before the Monday evening training meeting, 3 firefighters received their badges and helmet shields. This ceremony was the culmination of a one year probationary period which included a fire academy, EMT school, and certification by the fire chief that they…
Cadets take a trip to the fire station
Wednesday night, Cadets from the East Saugatuck CRC spent some time learning some safety information and getting some insight on the life of a firefighter. We started in the kitchen, where many good discussions begin. They learned that firefighters are…
Fillmore Township shows appreciation
Wednesday night, the Trustees and Fire Board representing Fillmore Township organized an evening of appreciation for the three fire departments that protect and serve their residents. Graafschap, Hamilton, and Overisel fire departments were invited to a dinner and festivities at…
GFD visits Toys for Tots drop-off locations
On Saturday, members of the Graafschap Fire Department delivered toys to locations in their service area that are collection points for the Marine Corps Reserve – Toys for Tots. This year, 3 locations were identified as drop off spots. Knob…
A Busy and Meaningful Monday
The fire service is rich in traditions and meaningful ceremony. This is one of the ways any tight-knit group keeps it all together and moving forward. One of those traditions started Monday evening when the new Pumper/Tanker 740 was put…
Charity Event Attended by GFD Firefighters
Being a firefighter is a way of life, not just a job. We help people in their time of need, sure. However, we also like to give back to the community that supports us whenever we can. This year was…