Grand Traverse Band Fire/Rescue

10/09/2026

10/07/2026

When was the last time you did your fire drill at home?

09/08/2026

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY – Active Threat Integrated Response Course | September 14–16

There are openings available for several fire and EMS personnel. This training occurs in Grand Traverse County, September 14–16, from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

If you are interested in attending, please let me know as soon as possible so we can get you registered and fill the remaining spots.

08/24/2026

Please help us welcome Lukas Deschler to the Grand Traverse Band Fire Department. Lukas has two and a half years of experience in the local fire service, who has previous experience as a FF/EMT with Green Lake Emergency Services and the Inland Township Fire Department. Lukas attended the Northwest Regional Fire Training Center in 2023-24 for EMT School followed by Fire School, obtaining Firefighter 1 & 2 and EMT-B.

05/16/2026

🚩 RED FLAG FIRE DANGER WARNING 🚩

The Grand Traverse Band Fire & Rescue Department is urging community members to use extreme caution due to elevated fire danger conditions in our area. Dry vegetation, low humidity, and gusty winds can cause fires to spread rapidly and become difficult to control.

🔥 Please avoid:
• Outdoor burning or burn barrels
• Leaving campfires unattended
• Burning brush or debris
• Parking vehicles on dry grass
• Improper disposal of ci******es or smoking materials
• Using equipment that may create sparks near dry vegetation

Even a small spark can quickly become a large wildfire.

If you see smoke or an unattended fire, report it immediately by calling 911.

Help protect our community, natural resources, and neighboring properties by postponing outdoor burning until conditions improve.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

05/13/2026

Before burning brush in Suttons Bay Township, please verify the current burn ban status. The most up-to-date information can be found on the suggested website or by calling the given phone number.

05/09/2026

The Grand Traverse Band Fire Rescue Department, in collaboration with the Whitewater Township Fire Department and Mobile Medical Response, conducted joint training exercises. The training session enhanced EMT students' skills in vehicle extrication and patient assessment techniques, while firefighters practiced advanced rescue techniques through vehicle extrication. Both students and firefighters benefited from the training by acquiring new techniques to improve patient care in future emergencies.

A big thank you to the whitewater township fire department for hosting the training.