FFD nearing the 150-alarm mark for the year 2026
The Frankenmuth Fire Department had only two calls for service last week, raising their 2026 total to 149 alarms.
At 1:21pm Thursday, August 27, low-hanging wires were reported in the 200 block of List Street, with the FFD and Frankenmuth Police responding to the alarm.
Further investigation revealed both electrical and cable television wires were entangled, and lying on the street as electrical service was pulled from a house, FFD Lt. Eric MacKinnon said.
“It is believed that a high-profile vehicle snagged the overhead wires, most likely hanging low, over Lis
t Street,” FFD Chief Phil Kerns said.
Consumers Energy and Spectrum were called, and Consumers arrived on scene within 20 minutes to repair the wires and restore energy as there was a local outage. Engine 2 cleared within an hour, with 10 firefighters reporting to the station.
Alarm No. 149 took place at 11:29pm Friday, August 28, as the Frankenmuth Police and Fire responded to an alarm at Covenant Glen, 1040 Covenant Glen Drive.
Although there was no sign of fire or smoke, a room detector had activated for an unknown cause. The alarm was reset and Engine 2 was able to clear after 25 minutes on the scene, FFD Captain Doug VanWormer said. Ten fire personnel reported.
In other FFD news, on Tuesday evening, August 25, Weiss Equipment hosted the FFD at their Kleiner Street heavy repair facility.
Brent Weiss provided a tour and comprehensive review of large equipment and implements that are being used at area farms. The firefighters were able to examine accessibility and operation of many units.
FFD Chef Wayne and Jodi Cormier grilled meats for the firefighters, compliments of Weiss Equipment, and FFD Mom Karen Weiss provided dessert for the evening.
The annual Patriot Cup Golf Invitational was held at The Fortress Golf Course Thursday, August 27, and the FFD and FPD were on hand to kick off the opening ceremony to this 24-school, 26-team, 18-hole tournament. The ceremony recognized those who perished in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. FFD’s Ethan Crichton performed the ringing of the 4/5s, and the America flag was on display, waving from the 100-foot extended ladder of Truck 3.
At 3:30pm on Friday, September 11, FFD personnel will be hosting a brief ceremony at the Community’ 9/11 Memorial in front of the fire station, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of that dreadful day.
Following the ceremony, firefighters from Frankenmuth, Birch Run, and Bridgeport will deploy to their posts for the Frankenmuth Auto Fest’s Big Block Party on South Main Street, 5-10pm.
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