Bruce Township Volunteer Fire Department

It was a good day for a ferry ride!

Mutual Aid Response: This morning, Bruce Township Fire was dispatched to assist Soo Township Fire on Neebish Island for a tree on a power line that was catching fire and burning. Engine 1 responded with 4 firefighters and crews were able to extinguish the tree and prevent fire spread.

Always happy to assist our mutual aid partners when needed!

FIRE: STRUCTURE- Last night at approximately 11:30pm Bruce Township Fire Department was dispatched for a fully engulfed garage fire that was spreading to a house. Bruce Township Engine 1, Tanker, and 8 firefighters responded. Mutual aid was requested from Dafter Township Fire for a tanker and manpower. Upon arrival crews found a garage to be fully involved with heavy fire showing from the home. Extensive overhaul was necessary to completely extinguish the fire and Bruce Township personnel remained on scene until a little after 5am this morning. 1 Firefighter was treated and released on scene by NEMSA for heat exhaustion.

We thank our mutual aid partners Dafter Township Fire Department, Chippewa County Central Dispatch, Chippewa County Sheriffs Office, NEMSA, and Cloverland Electric for their assistance with the incident.

UPDATE: Two fire departments battle fire in Bruce Township Sunday night The call came in around 11:30 p.m.

FIRE: STRUCTURE- This morning at approximately 2:13am Bruce Township Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fully engulfed structure fire. Engine 1 and Tanker 1 responded with 9 personnel. Upon arrival crews found a large greenhouse well involved with heavy fire showing and extending quickly through the structure. Crews were able to initiate a quick knock down and save roughly half of the structure along with the contents inside. No injuries were reported.

Great job by the crew on scene and thank you to Chippewa County Central Dispatch, NEMSA, and MSP for the assistance.

Awesome event this past Saturday at The Cozy! Glad we could be apart of it and glad the kids enjoyed the truck! It’s always a great time getting engaged in the community.

Super Hero Saturday at Cozy Corners draws in dozens of kids Local law enforcement officers, deputies, firefighters, and EMTs turned a family outing into a hands-on lesson in public safety during Super Hero Saturday at Cozy Corners—an event aimed at building positive connections with kids

Be sure to come down to The Cozy this Saturday for this great event! We will have a truck and all the gear for the kids to see, sit in, and try on! See you there!!

Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this weekend....here it is! We'll be joined by real-life heroes from:
Chippewa County Sheriff's Office
Bruce Township Volunteer Fire Department
Northern EMS Authority
Michigan State Police
Bay Mills Police Department including their K9 Officer Nibiin!

We're also told that some Power Rangers and other super heroes will here! $5 kids meals and superhero crafts for all the kids!

This weekend some of our firefighters participated in this excellent training hosted by Sugar Island Fire Department. They learned the techniques for ice rescue and put those skills to work performing multiple rescues in and out of the water from the ice. We now have certified ice rescue technicians to better serve the township and be ready to respond in an ice emergency. Thank you Sugar Island for the invite!!

GALERY: Several fire departments spend weekend ice rescue training With wind chills near zero at times, firefighters from across the Eastern U.P. gathered on Sugar Island to take part in a rigorous two-day ice rescue training session

FIRE: Structure-

On 12/7/25 at approximately 1453 Bruce Township Fire Department was dispatched for a reported structure fire in a garage.

Firefighters responded with Engine 1 and Tanker 1 and were able to begin fire attack operations within 11 minutes of dispatch. Heavy smoke and fire conditions were observed on the C and D sides of the structure.

After confirmation that all occupants were out of the structure and accounted for, firefighters were able to knock down the fire and bring it under control relatively quickly, saving much of the structure.

11 Firefighters responded to this call to assist and no injuries were reported.

Thank you to assisting agencies including Cloverland Electric, Kinross EMS, Chippewa County Central Dispatch, and Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office.

Have you ever been interested in joining a fire department and making a difference in your community? Now is your chance!

Bruce Township is looking to add some firefighters to our department. With an academy scheduled to run this winter, now is the perfect time to join and be able to become certified over the winter.

Some requirements are:
•18 years old or older
•Valid drivers license
•Able to pass a physical and drug screen
•Firefighter I & II certified
-If not certified, willing to attend the fire
academy. This is roughly 300 hours of
training required by the state of Michigan.

Some other expectations of our firefighters include attending monthly trainings and responding to calls for service.

You do not have to live in the township to be a part of this great team. If you are interested in serving the community, gaining a wealth of knowledge, and assisting in emergency situations, please message our page or contact Chief Andrews at 906-440-2164.

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It was a great day for a parade and foam pit treasure hunt at The Cozy! Glad we were able to participate. Thank you to everyone for the waves and support during the parade and we hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend!

Come join us for a fun filled 4th in Barbeau! Our firefighters will be participating in the parade at 12:30 and then putting on a foam pit for the kids at The Cozy! See you all tomorrow!

The 4th of July is just a week away and we have a whole day of family fun planned! ❤️🤍💙 All events are on the 4th!

🏃🏼‍♂️‍➡️ Kicking off the day with the 4th Annual Dunbar Dash 5k Fun Run / Walk & kids Mini-Dash! Entry is by donation to the Barbeau fireworks! See the event details for more info!

🇺🇸 Barbeau Parade starts at 12:30 and this year's Grand Marshal is Jimmy Carstens! ❤️ Parade line up starts at noon at Atkins red pole barns on 15 Mile.

💦 2-4pm: The Kids Foam Pit Treasure Hunt was a hit last year so we're bringing it back thanks to the Bruce Township Volunteer Fire Department & Kinross Volunteer Fire Department! We'll also have face painting and 4th of July crafts for the kiddos! There's a coin donation jar at The Cozy for the treasure hunt!

🎸 7:00 - Live music on the patio from Gary & Friends

💥 Dusk: Fireworks! Donations towards the cost accepted via Venmo or can be dropped off at The Cozy, Jimmy's MMC Store, Inc or Island View Resort & Supply!