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…
On July 4th, residents came to the Graafschap Fire Department’s annual pancake breakfast. Weeks of planning culminated with 4 hours of cooking and serving 1365 people. This is an all-hands on deck event for the firefighters, since this is the…
The 2025 Graafschap Fire July 4th Pancake Breakfast is upon us and it looks to be a nice, cool morning. Off-duty firefighters have been prepping for weeks by ordering food and supplies. Breakfast will be served from 6-10 at the…
Firefighter Jacob Infante has been very busy this past year. In his one year of probation, he completed the fire academy and finished his EMT training in his “spare” time away from his full time job as a semi-truck driver…
On Saturday, two probationary firefighters completed an agility test to determine their fitness and motor skill levels. This test is administered to any new firefighters who did not receive their initial training at a local fire academy sponsored by GFD.…
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.…
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…
You may not know Jim Boullosa. He is one of those firefighters that never searches out the spotlight. He does his job as a true public servant. Jim has been a member of several fire departments for 31 years. His…
If you come to the Laketown Township Hall, you will see people tasking in their respective work areas. There are clerks, a development director, an assessor, a manager, a public information officer, etc. They all have specific jobs to do…
Laketown Clerk Amber Davis swears in two new members. Laketown Clerk Amber Davis swears in two new members. Two probationary firefighters were sworn in Monday night at the Graafschap Fire station as part of their pinning ceremony. Aiden Pathuis and…