Mutual aid calls boost FFD's numbers to 192 alarms
The Frankenmuth Fire Department responded to three alarms last week, the first two calls were to assist other Saginaw County departments.
At 3:13pm Monday, October 26, the FFD was summoned to assist Bridgeport Fire Department on a brush fire, located in the 3000 block of Tatham Road, along with Buena Vista Fire Department.
FFD Chief Phil Kerns advised the fire was along railroad tracks and additional off-road equipment was needed to access the area. Frankenmuth’s Brush 5 responded, with three fire personnel, and cleared nearly 90 minutes later. A total of 17 firefighters reported to the station.
At 1:11pm Wednesday, October 28, Chesaning-Brady Fire Department, and multiple fire departments from three counties, were called to a structure fire, just west of Chesaning.
�use of the depletion of firefighters, units from Frankenmuth, Bridgeport, and Birch Run fire department were requested to backfill Tri-Township Fire Department’s station in St. Charles,” FFD Assistant Chief Dan Schneirla said.
FFD sent Engine 1 and five personnel to standby for just over three hours in St. Charles; 11 firefighters reported for duty.
Alarm No. 191 for 2026 to place at 7:05pm Monday, November 2, the FFD was called to the Frankenmuth Conservation Club, 8415 East Curtis Road, for a fire alarm.
The FFD traveled to the scene to take a report as the alarm was false, clearing shortly thereafter.
In other FFD news, Tuesday evening, October 27, end-of-the-month training and meeting was conducted. Firefighters performed numerous training tasks meant to become more familiar with and while wearing their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) breathing air tanks, including hitting the new Frankenmuth Pickleball Courts located adjacent to the fire station.
On Thursday, October 29, fire personnel attended the List Elementary School Trunk or Treat and on Halloween evening, firefighters staff the station to pass out candy.
The Frankenmuth varsity football team opened its MHSAA Division 5 playoffs at home Friday, October 30, and FFD personnel assisted Frankenmuth Police with medical coverage. The Eagles blanked Whitmore Lake, 42-0, and the first responders will be back at FHS this Friday at 7pm when ‘Muth welcomes Armada for the district championship game.
Also on October 29, the FFD Building Committee met with local officials and design professionals on specific interior design matters. The current schedule calls for a January bid letting.
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