Sheridan Township Fire Department

05/29/2026

The Sheridan Township Fire Department would like to congratulate Patrol Deputy Jack Williamson on his recent acknowledgements.

Deputy Williamson was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and Deputy of the Year from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. These awards honor those who showed exemplary teamwork, leadership, professionalism, and collaborative efforts during critical incidents and daily operations.

POAM also bestowed Deputy Williamson with their Officer of the Year Award. “Deputy Williamson was recognized for his quick thinking and professionalism during a stressful situation, demonstrating the dedication and composure our community depends on every day.”

When Williamson isn’t serving as a Patrol Deputy, he serves as a Lieutenant with the Sheridan Township Fire Department. As a Lieutenant with Sheridan Township he continues to show the values that he’s been awarded for and passes those on to the next generation of Firefighters.

Congrats LT!

05/25/2026

04/14/2026

Here is our projected START times for the squall line later this evening, April 14th, 2026, which is expected to bring a chance for damaging winds 60-75 mph, and large hail 1-2"+ in diameter.

In purple, the squall line should be moving into the shoreline communities between 8 and 9:30 pm EDT. As this line moves east-southeast, the US-131 corridor and surrounding areas will experience thunderstorms starting between 9-11 pm EDT. Eventually the US-127 and I-75 corridors in red will see the squall line as early as 10 pm EDT, but as late as midnight. For the thumb, midnight or later is expected for your start time.

The random part of the graphic here is the large hatch region, which, for this map does not technically denote intensity, however, it does denote where prefrontal cells could take advantage of the early environment. These pre-frontals will need to be monitored for a very large hail, and increased tornado risk given current atmospheric profiles being primed. Not everyone will see pre-frontals, but the timing for pre-frontals will be primarily between 6-11 pm EDT. Please see our severe weather outlook released earlier this morning for exact probabilities for each region of the state.

You absolutely should have multiple ways to receive warning as you head to bed tonight. Don't rely on just the sirens. Weather radios, phone alerts, notifications for when we go live here at MSC, and even call subscriptions are all crucial ways to receive warnings besides sirens, which are only intended for outdoor use.

As always, whenever a warning is issued in Michigan, we will be live tracking right here at Michigan Storm Chasers.

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03/17/2026

Don't forget that at 12:59pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, all cell phones in Calhoun County will activate their "Wireless Emergency Alert" (WEA) feature. This is only a TEST as part of the statewide tornado drill.

Use this time to get into a safe space if you can, but if not, at least consider where you would go if a real tornado warning had been issued.

The safest place during a tornado is a basement. If no basement is available, move to the lowest floor's smallest, most interior room (e.g., closet, bathroom) away from windows, doors, and exterior walls. For added protection, get under something sturdy such as a heavy table or workbench. If possible, cover your body with a blanket, sleeping bag, or mattress, and protect your head with anything available - even your hands. Avoid taking shelter where there are heavy objects, such as pianos or refrigerators, on the area of floor that is directly above you. They could fall though the floor if the tornado strikes your house.

More info on tornado safety:
https://www.weather.gov/mqt/tornadotips

03/17/2026

Severe weather basics: Watch vs. Warning
🟡 Watch → Conditions are right. Be ready.
🔴 Warning → It’s happening or imminent. Take action.

For tornadoes:
• A Watch means tornadoes are possible.
• A Warning means one has been sighted or detected by radar.
If a warning is issued, seek shelter immediately.

03/15/2026

Today marks the start of Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week.

All week long, we’ll share tips to help you and your family stay safe before, during, and after severe weather. In Calhoun County, our greatest weather threats include:
🌡️ Extreme temperatures
🌧️ Flooding rains
🌬️ High winds
🌪️ Tornadoes
⛈️ Severe thunderstorms

Preparedness starts with awareness. Make a plan, know your alerts, and understand your local resources.

Follow along all week for safety tips and tools.

03/10/2026

03/09/2026

For the first time, the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority (CCDA) will be participating in Michigan's annual statewide tornado drill on March 18.

03/04/2026

Sheridan Township Fire Department is hosting a CPR/AED Course open to the public! Please read below for more information. Call 517-629-9152 or email [email protected] with any questions or to register.

02/27/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Participates in “Move Over or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) grant-funded “Move Over or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign throughout March 2026.

During the campaign, deputies will conduct proactive enforcement on freeways and roadways across Calhoun County to promote compliance with Michigan’s Move Over Law and improve safety for law enforcement officers, first responders, tow operators, and road service personnel working along roadways.

Emergency vehicles being struck by motorists remains a serious and ongoing safety concern. Crashes involving emergency vehicles are frequently caused by distracted driving, speeding, and impaired driving. In just one month during 2025, seven Michigan State Police patrol vehicles were struck by motorists. Nationwide, crashes involving emergency vehicles resulted in 36 fatalities in 2022, according to traffic crash data compiled by the Michigan State Police.

Michigan law requires motorists approaching a stationary authorized vehicle with flashing, rotating, or oscillating lights activated to:

Move over to an open lane when it is safe to do so, and
Slow down to at least 10 mph below the posted speed limit.

If changing lanes is not possible, drivers must still reduce their speed by at least 10 mph below the posted limit and proceed with caution, giving as much space as possible. The law applies to police, fire, rescue, ambulance, tow trucks, and other authorized emergency or service vehicles.

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that slowing down and moving over helps protect those who work on Michigan’s roadways every day.

Residents can learn more about Michigan’s Move Over Law by watching this informational video provided by the Office of Highway Safety Planning:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyVRzMNDAp8