Ford River Volunteer Fire Department

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Ford River Volunteer Fire Department Ford River Volunteer Fire Department Ford River Fire Dept. was established in 1982 by a group of Ford River citizens. The Fire Dept. of Natural Resources.

The Township of Ford River is approximately 64 square miles located on the shore line of Little Bay de Noc in South Central Upper Michigan's Delta County and neighboring the City of Escanaba. We have an approximate population of 2,019 citizens. The Township is rural and covered mostly in agricultural and forested land. currently operates with 23 volunteer firefighters, 1 pumper, 1 pumper/tender, 1 tender, a brush truck and a trailer volume pump. We provide first response fire protection to all of Ford River Township and have mutual aid agreements with all fire departments in Delta County and Michigan Dept. We also are part of Michigan MABAS which is a Statewide Mutual aid agreement so can be requested for major incidents anywhere in Michigan. We have recently had some changes in some of our officer positions. OFFICERS OF THE FORD RIVER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT:
As of 3-3-2025 are as follows. Next election is March 2026. Fire Chief - Brian Nelson
Assistant Chief - Doug Price
Captain (Truck & Equipment) - Zac Denome
Captain (Training) - Matthew Rian
Lieutenant (Health & Safety) - Steve Godfrey Jr. Lieutenant (Secretary / Treasurer) - Kurt Dubord

10/15/2026
Can you smell that? I think I can smell breakfast cooking…. The Famous Ford River Firefighters Association Pancake Bre...
10/14/2026

Can you smell that? I think I can smell breakfast cooking…. The Famous Ford River Firefighters Association Pancake Breakfast and Bakes Sale. This Sunday, October 18th from 8am-1:30pm at the Highland Golf Club. Don’t miss it. Plain, Blueberry, chocolate chip and pumpkin pancakes. Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, American fries coffee and juice! Plus check out the amazing bake sale. If you would like bake something and donate to the bake sale we would appreciate it!! Help us spread the word. Share this post. Tell all ur family, friends, co-workers and neighbors!!

Don’t miss the famous breakfast and bake sale!! Share this post help spread the word. This coming Sunday from 8am-1:30...
10/13/2026

Don’t miss the famous breakfast and bake sale!! Share this post help spread the word. This coming Sunday from 8am-1:30 pm at the Highland Golf Club. If anyone would like to bake something and donate to the bake sale we would appreciate it. Let us know if you need someone to pick up your baked goods. See you all this Sunday.

Very high Fire dangers across the U.P. This weekend. Burning permits are NOT being issued. Elevated wildfire risk cond...
10/10/2026

Very high Fire dangers across the U.P. This weekend. Burning permits are NOT being issued. Elevated wildfire risk conditions exist!! Please NO BURNING this weekend!!

This week is Fire prevention week and we have posted mainly about Lithium Ion Battery Safety but we don’t want to forget...
10/09/2026

This week is Fire prevention week and we have posted mainly about Lithium Ion Battery Safety but we don’t want to forget the other important stuff either. This post is a reminder to sit down with you family and make an escape plan for you house and family. If you already have one review it together as a family. Make any necessary changes and practice your escape plan. Make sure you know where your meeting location is and what to do. It could save yours or a family members life.

Fire Prevention Week is this week and it is a great time to sit down with your family and talk about fire safety. Here ...
10/08/2026

Fire Prevention Week is this week and it is a great time to sit down with your family and talk about fire safety. Here is a short video you and your family can watch together.

Ever wonder what makes batteries so powerful and sometimes dangerou...

Don’t miss it. Mark your calendars. If you want to bake something and donate to the bake sale they would greatly apprec...
10/07/2026

Don’t miss it. Mark your calendars. If you want to bake something and donate to the bake sale they would greatly appreciate it. Help spread the word. Share this post.

It’s getting closer. Mark your calendars tell your family and friends. Don’t miss it. If you want to bake something and donate to the bake sale we would greatly appreciate it. Help us spread the word. Share this post.

As fire prevention week continues. Here is an activity to do together as a family to see where you family household rank...
10/07/2026

As fire prevention week continues. Here is an activity to do together as a family to see where you family household ranks in safety. It don’t take long and it could save you or your families life!!

It’s Fire Prevention Week. Take a few minutes and go over these important safety tips with your family. It could save ...
10/06/2026

It’s Fire Prevention Week. Take a few minutes and go over these important safety tips with your family. It could save your life or the life of your loved ones!!

The Ford River Twp Vol. Fire Dept. would like to wish everyone a very SAFE and Happy 4th of July weekend. Remember to b...
07/04/2026

The Ford River Twp Vol. Fire Dept. would like to wish everyone a very SAFE and Happy 4th of July weekend. Remember to be safe around fireworks and if your traveling drive safe. It’s going to be a HOT day so stay Hydrated and stay cool. Be sure to watch for us in the Bark River 4th of July Parade tomorrow.

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3845 K Road
Ford River, MI
49807

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