Community Risk Reduction
Burn Permits
Burn permits are required for any open fires in Laketown Township. The area west of 66th Street is not allowed to have open fires unless permission is granted by the Fire Chief or their designee. Copies of the Burn Ordinance with definitions can be found under the Ordinance link.
All Laketown Township rental units and all residences west of 66th Street that intend to have recreational fires must receive a yearly inspection of their burn container. Forms may be submitted to Here.
Please remember that burn permits are not issued on Air Quality Action Days. For more information visit The West Michigan Clean Air Coalition website.
Permits can be obtained by calling the Fire Station (616) 396-4060 or the Township Office (616) 335-3050 during regular business hours.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Smoke Alarms Save Lives and we can help!
Our supply of alarms from MI Prevention has been suspended due to a lack of funding at the state level.
We are currently seeking other funding sources for alarms.
For all residents, we will provide survey of your current alarms and their locations. If necessary, we will then install alarms provided by you. Please contact us at 616-396-4060 or email here if you would like help installing your smoke or carbon monoxide alarms.
Rental Unit Registration
We’re Committed to Safety – Including Rental Units
In February and March of 2020, Laketown Township adopted new rental unit registration requirements. The attached documents, will assist you through the process of registering your rental unit. If you have any questions, please call the Graafschap Fire Department office at 616-396-4060 or email: rentals@laketowntwp.org.
Green Address Signs
Did you know you can order a reflective address sign through the Graafschap Fire Department?
The cost is $20 and you get started by filling out the online form.
Your reflective address sign will be made in-house by one of our GFD retirees. It is usually ready for pick up at the fire station after two business days of receiving the order – and the $20 cost is paid at the time of pick-up.
The Graafschap Fire Department is located at 4534 60th Street.
Displaying a reflective address sign will help first-responders find you quickly and improve your safety.
Knox Box System
It starts with the Knox Master Key for residential and commercial applications. Each fire department has their own master key for their respective response areas. With one key, the Knox Rapid Access System removes barriers to entry when first responders respond to an emergency call.
For more information, go to https://www.knoxbox.com/ There will be a page where you will input “Graafschap Fire Department” for detailed information. If you place an order, we will be notified and will “approve” the purchase. This confirms that you live in our response area and our key will work.The Knox Box System not only saves time, it can also reduce damage when access is needed to a dwelling or business for responders.