Frankenmuth Fire Department works on aerial ladder skills
The Frankenmuth Fire Department answered four calls for service last week, raising their yearly total to 20 for 2026.
At 5:22pm Tuesday, February 3, the FFD was called to the 9000 block of Warnick Road, Frankenmuth Township, via a Saginaw County Central Dispatch 911 call for the smell of smoke in the garage area.
FFD Assistant Coach Dan Schneirla advised no source was located following a check of the dwelling. FFD Chief Phil Kerns said this was a case of better to be safe than sorry if persons suspect a fire. Engine 1 and Engine 2 responded and cleared the scene within 30 minutes, with 15 firefighters reporting for duty.
At 4:20pm Friday, February 6, the FFD responded to a call of a wire down in the 1100 block of West Tuscola Road. Engine 2 responded and FFD Captain Doug Van Wormer noted a cable television wire had fallen and was cleared from the roadway.
Eleven fire personnel traveled to the station and cleared within 15 minutes.
At 6:53 Sunday, February 8, a fire alarm activated at the Bethesda Group Home, 210 Mayer Road. Engine 2 responded and while en route, were updated that it was a false alarm as steam had triggered the device. Eleven firefighters traveled to the scene and cleared the fire hall in less than 30 minutes.
Alarm No. 20 took place at 12:29am Monday, February 3, for a medical assist with MMR Ambulance Service personnel. FFD Captain Brandon Schmitzer said firefighters traveled to the 300 block of East Genesee Street and cleared the scene after 30 minutes.
The Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau held a Public Safety night at the Frankenmuth Ice Rink on Monday, February 2.
Frankenmuth firefighters and their families were the Chamber guests that evening, enjoying ice skating and warm treats.
“This is a highlight event and a great opportunity for our families to enjoy the rink and some outdoor activity during the winter months,” Kerns said.
Kerns thanked Chamber President and CEO Jamie Furbush for hosting the event as well as the Chamber staff for their hospitality and generosity for some fresh air in the winter wonderland setting.
Tuesday evening, February 10, the FFD personnel held their mid-month training, working on aerial ladder skills, reviewing Hurst Jaws of Life extrication tools, and discussing some pre-planning at the community’s senior citizen facilities.
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