ER Twp. Fire & EMS Departments
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Ken Williamson, Fire Chief
Chris White, Deputy Fire Chief Mailing: PO Box 502, Elk Rapids, Mi. 49629 231-264-5161 [email protected] |
Dedicated to the men and women of our FIRE & EMS Department who worked so hard for our community.
YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE - THANK YOU!
Fire Chief: Ken Williamson Deputy Fire Chief: Chris White
YOU HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE - THANK YOU!
Fire Chief: Ken Williamson Deputy Fire Chief: Chris White
Becoming a Volunteer Fire Fighter: Applicants for fire fighter must be at least 18 years old, live or work within 5 miles of the fire station, express an interest in community service, pass a physical exam, and be willing to achieve the required training standards. All applicants are subject to background review. Contact the Fire Department office for an application.
ER Ambulance Service: Ambulance service in Elk Rapids is provided under contract by Mobile Medical Response (MMR). Business office phone for MMR is 800-232-5216
MMR Three Year Report - 2014 - 2017 Elk Rapids Fire Department COVID-19 Initiatives March 30, 2020 Elk Rapids Fire Department 2023 Annual Report
Elk Rapids Fire Department Mission Statement: The objective of the Elk Rapids Fire Department is to extinguish fires, provide rescue services, promote general fire safety, and to protect life, health, and property under the provisions of Michigan Public Act 207. About The Elk Rapids Fire Department The Elk Rapids Fire Department serves the residents of both the Village and Township of Elk Rapids. The staff provides fire suppression, rescue, fire safety, and other urgent services to the community. The station is located next to Village and Township Government Building at 209 Bridge St. Staffing: The Fire Department is staffed by 1 full time fire fighter and about 20 paid on call volunteers. All are fully trained to the Michigan mandated standards. Fire fighters respond to about 150 calls per year. Your fire department also provides mutual aid support to other surrounding townships. History: A Fire Department was first organized in Elk Rapids in 1889 when the Village Council voted to purchase 200 buckets. In 1949 the Village purchased the first fire truck and built a station in the 200 block of Traverse St. In 1990 the fire and ambulance services were turned over to the Township when a Special Assessment District was passed by the voters. The current fire and ambulance station at 209 Bridge St. was built in 1993. The operation funds for the Fire Department and Ambulance Service are made possible by the special assessment millage. Equipment: The Fire Department operates 2 engines (pumpers), 1 tanker, 1 rescue truck, 1 utility truck, and a rescue boat. ISO Rating: Effective Sept. of 2018 the ISO rating for both the Village and the Township of Elk Rapids is a 5. This ISO rating of 5 helps all property owners within the township achieve lower insurance rates. Outdoor Burning Campfires of natural wood are allowed on your own property at any time as long as it is well contained and supervised. You are responsible for any damage that may occur. Note on all outdoor burning: The fire department may require you to extinguish any burning which a fire fighter deems to be a hazard.
Burn Barrels are allowed at any time in the township outside of the village for burning household waste and yard debris as long as the material being burned does not contain any hazardous waste (plastic, rubber, foam, chemically treated wood, textiles, electronics, chemicals, or hazardous materials). Fire must be contained (in a suitable burn barrel), covered with a screen, and supervised at all times. You are responsible for any damage that may occur. Agricultural Burning of Natural Debris is allowed anytime unless there is an outdoor burn ban proclamation. The burn must be supervised at all times and you are responsible for any damage you may cause. Note on all outdoor burning: The fire department may require you to extinguish any burning which a fire fighter deems to be a hazard.
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Yard Debris may be burned during times when the Mi. D N R allows outside burning. You may burn natural debris only, it must be supervised at all times, and you are responsible for any damage you may cause.
Find out if burning is currently allowed by viewing the DNR burn permit website: www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/ Village residents: no leaf burning is allowed, trash or burn barrels are not allowed, and you must also obtain a burning permit from the village office in addition to following Mi. D N R rules to burn yard debris. |
Fireworks Michigan law regarding consumer use of fireworks was changed in 2012. You must be at least 18 years old to purchase fireworks and only fireworks purchased from a licensed retail location for consumer grade fireworks are legal to use in Michigan. The person setting off the fireworks must own the property were fireworks are shot from or have permission from the property owner. School grounds, parks, parking lots, and public roadway use is not allowed. You are responsible for any and all injuries or damage that you may cause.
