Grand Haven Township

Fire/Rescue

About the Department

Mission Statement

Providing superior Fire/Rescue services through responsiveness, risk reduction and continuous improvement

Fire & Rescue Information

The Grand Haven Township Fire/Rescue Department is a full-service department that has 8 full time and 24 part time staff. The Department provides a crew of 2 highly skilled staff around the clock and is 1 of only 4 departments in Ottawa County that staff their fire station at all times. Administration
believes that staffing the station is the most important factor when it comes to saving lives and property.

Grand Haven Township Fire/Rescue is the only department in West Michigan to operate with a non- transport Advanced Life Support License (Paramedics), which is the highest level of prehospital care. This advantage allows the Fire/Rescue Department to provide advanced airways, life-saving medications, and state-of-the-art cardiac monitoring.

In August of 2014, the Township Board sought approval for a 1.9 property tax millage that raises about $1.7 million annually for the Fire/Rescue Department operations and a capital replacement plan. Prior to the 2014 increase, the Department had operated on a 1.5 millage rate since 1985 (over thirty years ago). Since 1990, the Township’s population has increased by about 94% and the number of emergency runs has increased by around 717% annually. The Department operates on about $1.7 million per year budget, with $100,000 of the monies collected annually set aside for future capital equipment purchases, such as the replacement of a fire apparatus and equipment.

Many citizens are alive today because of quick and aggressive fire suppression, vehicle extrication techniques (i.e. Jaws of Life), and the highest level of medical care available in the pre-hospital setting.

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Team 911 Academy

This one of a kind program is designed for teens, ages 15 to 18, who may be interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, fire services, or EMS. Participants will participate in a multitude of hands- on activities that will offer a glimpse of the overall emergency duties while learning some lifesaving skills. Please visit team911academy.com for more information and to sign up.

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Department Apparatuses

1021 Engine (Paramedic/ALS): 2020
1041 Ladder Truck (EMT/BLS): 2013 75’ Seagrave Quint Seagrave Engine
1061 Tanker: 2009 International/Seagrave
1071 Rescue Truck (Paramedic/ALS):
2023 Chevy Tahoe
 
1072 Rescue Truck (EMT/BLS): 2019 Ford F250
1073 Command Truck (EMT/BLS): 2021 Chevy Tahoe
1081 Brush Truck: 2022 Ford F350
1082 UTV: 2016 Honda Pioneer

 

 

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Contact Information

Fire Chief, Shawn Schrader

Phone: (616) 604-6322
Email: sschrader@ghtmi.gov

Fire Captain, Matt Schweitzer

Phone: (616) 842-5988 ext 6041
Email: mschweitzer@ghtmi.gov

Fire Marshal/Lieutenant, David Marshall

Phone: (616) 842-5988 ext 6040
Email: dmarshall@ghtmi.gov