FFD answers six false alarms last week

  False alarms dominated the week of calls for service by the Frankenmuth Fire Department last week.

  The FFD answered seven calls, with six fortunately not needing dire assistance. To date, the department has responded to 90 alarms in 2025.

  At 4:21pm Tuesday, June 17, Engine 2 responded to a fire alarm on Craemer Court. FFD Assistant Chief Dan Schneirla advised  a faulty detector activated and the home owner took the system off-line to be serviced, A total of 17 fire personnel responded to the station, clearing within 30 minutes.

  At 2:40pm Thursday, June 19, a tray of steaming food activated the overhead alarm as it was being served at Slo’ Bones BBQ Smokehaus. Firefighters cleared within 25 minutes, with 10 traveling to the fire hall.

  At 2:25pm Saturday, June 21, a residential fire alarm at a home in Clarmarc Court summoned the FFD. Engine 2 and Truck 3 responded as a neighbor heard the alarms activating, with no one at home. Firefighters were able to gain access to the home’s interior and determined a faulty smoke detector had activated. Both units and personnel cleared 40 minutes after fire call.

  While tending to the above incident, at 2:36pm, general fire alarm was reported at Winter Village, 255 Mayer Road. Once again, a malfunctioning detector was to blame, per FFD Captain Doug Van VanWormer. The firefighters responded to both calls and cleared after 35 minutes......

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