Mecosta Township Fire & Rescue

08/27/2026

🍎 BACK TO SCHOOL! 🚒📚

Students across our area aren't the only ones heading back to the classroom this fall!

Firefighter Blake Gulick and Rescue Personnel Mason Gifford are both starting an EMT Academy tomorrow, beginning the process of earning their EMT licenses and expanding the level of care they can provide to our community.

Apparently not wanting to be left out, Chief Anthony Peacock, FF/Medic Tyler Seaman, and FF/EMT Joseph Lentine recently headed back to class as well, beginning the process of becoming an EMS Instructor Coordinator.

Of course, with all this education happening, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to get the obligatory "First Day of School" picture. Blake was more than willing to show off his new backpack! 😂

Over the coming months, all five will be spending plenty of time in the classroom, studying, practicing skills, and continuing their education — all while maintaining their regular work, family, and Fire Department responsibilities.

We're proud to see our members continuing to learn, grow, and bring new knowledge and capabilities back to our department and the community we serve.

Good luck FF Gulick, RP Gifford, FF/Medic Seaman, FF/EMT Lentine, and Chief Peacock!

And to all of the students, teachers, school staff, and parents beginning another school year this week — have a safe and great school year! 🚒📚🚑

08/24/2026

🚌 SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION! 🎒

Today is the first day of school for many of our local students, which means school buses are back on the roads and kids are once again waiting at bus stops throughout our community.

As everyone settles back into the school-year routine, please remember to:

🛑 STOP FOR SCHOOL BUSES when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended. Never attempt to pass a stopped school bus.

👀 WATCH FOR CHILDREN near bus stops, intersections, driveways, and along the roadway. Kids can be excited, distracted, and sometimes unpredictable—especially during the first few days back.

🚗 SLOW DOWN AND LEAVE EXTRA TIME. Expect more traffic and more frequent stops during the morning and afternoon bus routes.

📵 PUT THE PHONE DOWN. A few seconds of distraction behind the wheel can have lifelong consequences.

🚌 GIVE BUSES SOME ROOM. Expect frequent stops and allow additional following distance.

Whether you're heading to work, taking the kids to school, or just traveling through the area, please be patient and pay attention.

A school bus stopping ahead may cost you a minute or two. A child's safety is worth the wait.

From all of us at Mecosta Township Fire & Rescue, we wish our students, teachers, school staff, and bus drivers a safe and successful school year! 🚒📚

08/18/2026

The members of Mecosta Township Fire & Rescue extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Firefighter Dominic Richmond, as well as our brothers and sisters of the Chippewa-Martiny and Morton Township Fire Departments, following his tragic passing.

Dominic was more than simply a firefighter from a neighboring department. Through joint trainings and mutual aid responses, several of our members had the opportunity to train, work, and serve alongside him. For some of our members, that relationship extended well beyond the fire service, making this loss especially difficult.

The fire service has always been more than individual departments; it is a family built through shared service, sacrifice, and brotherhood. When one of our departments experiences a loss, that loss is felt far beyond the walls of their own station. This week, our hearts are especially heavy for Dominic's family, friends, fellow firefighters, and the Officers and members of both departments as they navigate an unimaginable loss.

Please keep all those who knew and loved Dominic in your thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.

Read the obituary of Dominic "Dom" Michael Richmond from Remus, MI. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

08/15/2026

Congratulations to Breezy Films on going undefeated on the day and winning our 2nd Annual First Responders' Softball Tournament.

08/15/2026

We are down to the championship match. Come on down to Buffalo Park and watch!

08/15/2026

The tournament is underway!! Stop by and check it out at Buffalo Park. Food is ready from the Bone Doc's food truck. Our Fill the Boot fundraiser for Pork for a Purpose is set up between the fields under the tent.

08/14/2026

🚒💦 TRAINING, TEAMWORK & COMMUNITY!

We had a great turnout Wednesday evening for our annual training at Brower Park!

This training gives our members an opportunity to utilize the Muskegon River as a water source while practicing drafting, pump operations, relay pumping, and hose line operations in a controlled environment. Just as importantly, it gives us an opportunity to train alongside our neighboring departments and spend some time with the community we serve.

A big THANK YOU to Morley Area Fire and Rescue for joining us for the evening and to everyone who came down to watch, check out the trucks and equipment, and try their hand at operating a fire hose! We especially enjoyed seeing how many kids came down and got involved.

We'd also like to thank The Pioneer and Dylan Schwartz for coming out, spending the evening with us, and highlighting both the training and the community side of what we do.

Check out the article and photos below for a look at Wednesday night's training! 👇

https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article/mecosta-township-firefighters-train-brower-park-22386773.php?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a7f57b83940c900018911cb&utm_campaign=trueanthem%2B4017&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawTsTjBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWFielAydUVoTHB6eEJyRFJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEel_z1S9eNYxuFE_y0HN9AGfD1SEQ_NEA3waujrlFCHXIR5MX91WD4BPa3fuA_aem_o8_JZW2v3jkpDIg33iIDgg

Fire training meets family fun
Click the link in the comments 👇️

08/14/2026

🚒 THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS! 🚒

Tomorrow is the big day, and events like this don't happen without the support of our local businesses and community members. We want to take a moment to recognize and thank this year's sponsors for stepping up and supporting us!

🏆 PLATINUM SPONSORS
• O'Neil Farms — sponsoring in remembrance of former Mecosta Township Firefighter Tom O'Neil
• Kuzins Equipment
• Car Center
• River Ridge RV Resort and Marina
• Twisted Trees
• Corner Cafe

🥇 GOLD SPONSORS
• Brown's Barber Shop
• The Dam Toy Store
• Designs by Lonni
• Routley's Septic Services — who donated a porta-potty for the event!

Whether through monetary donations, services, equipment, or simply continuing to support our department and our community, these businesses help make events like this possible.

We can't thank all of our sponsors enough for their generosity and willingness to support their local fire department.

When you get the opportunity, please return the favor and support the businesses that continue to support our community!

THANK YOU!