Morton Township Fire Rescue

Morton Township Fire Rescue Fire Department and Medical First Responder unit. Our fire/rescue department responds to the second highest call volume in the county.

Morton Township Fire/Rescue is the primary fire coverage for Morton and Austin Townships, and the primary medical coverage for Morton Township and areas of Martiny, Colfax, Hinton, and Austin Townships. Our fire department also sends automatic aid to fires for the Wheatland Township Fire Department, Chippewa-Martiny Fire Department, Lakeview Fire Department, Morley Area Fire Department, Colfax Tow

nship Fire Department, and Mecosta Township Fire Department. In 2021, we had 757 calls, in 2020, we had 594 total calls, and in 2019, we had 652 calls. Our fire department has two stations. Station 1 is located in Canadian Lakes and has a meeting/training room, full kitchen, locker room, and gym. It also houses Squad 51, our rescue/mini-pumper fire truck, Engine 1, Tender 1, the 95’ ladder truck, Grass Rig 1, and our cascade trailer used for filling air cylinders at fire and SCUBA scenes. During the day on weekdays, Squad 51 at Station 1 is the first truck to arrive on any scene. Station 2 is located in downtown Mecosta, and this station houses Rescue 2, Engine 2, Grass Rig 2, and Tender 2. The department employs several part-time rescue/firefighters that work every weekday from 7:00AM-4:00PM. In total, the department has 30 members who respond to calls as paid-on-call personnel. There are 14 dual trained rescue/fire personnel, 10 firefighters, and 5 medical personnel on staff. Of the medical personnel, we have one medic, 13 emergency medical technicians, and 3 medical first responders. The department is always looking for able-bodied volunteers- no training required! Anyone interested can email [email protected]. Other useful links:
Morton Township FIre Department Website: https://mortontownship.org/emergency-services/
DNR Burn Website (updated daily for burn bans and burn permits): https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/
Meceola Consolidated Central Dispatch (911 Dispatch): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Meceola-Consolidated-Central-Dispatch-Authority/523772984338705
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/
National Fire Protection Association Website: https://www.nfpa.org/
Mecosta County Health Department: https://www.dhd10.org/clinic-locations/mecosta/
Northern Michigan Fire Chiefs Association: https://michiefs.org/NMFCA

08/21/2026

Dominic "Dom" Richmond, 26
Morton Township Fire Department
Chippewa Martiny Township Fire Department, Michigan
End of Watch: August 15th

Rest easy brother,
DanSun

08/21/2026

📢 COMMUNITY BENEFIT EVENT: STANDING WITH DOM’S FAMILY 📢
Our local community is coming together on Saturday, September 19th to host a Benefit Spaghetti Dinner, Silent Auction, and Co****le Tournament in memory of firefighter Dominic "Dom" Richmond and in support of his family. Dom served and protected our community, and now it’s our turn to stand behind his family.
📅 Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: VFW Post 2335 | 1050 W Main St, Mecosta, MI
Spaghetti Dinner: Starts at 2:00 PM
Co****le Tournament: Starts at 3:00 PM (Register at the door)
🎁 Silent Auction Item & Basket Donations Needed!
To make this fundraiser as successful as possible, we are actively collecting donations for our silent auction. We are accepting gift baskets, tool sets, gift cards, sporting gear, experiences, and unique items.
Advance Drop-off: Ace Hardware in Canadian Lakes (Attn: Karen Todd)
Advance Donation Deadline: Friday, September 18th (Items will also be gladly accepted at the door during the event!)
Points of Contact:
Deb Stieg: (231) 250-0384
Karen Todd: Ace Hardware, Canadian Lakes
All proceeds directly benefit the family of Dominic Richmond.
Please mark your calendars, bring your family, spread the word, and join us for a day of good food, friendly competition, and community support! ❤️🚒

08/18/2026
Last week, one of our dedicated team members was sworn in to the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department hovercraft team. We...
07/18/2026

Last week, one of our dedicated team members was sworn in to the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department hovercraft team. We are so blessed to have members of the team on our department, ready to respond to calls quickly in our township. Thank you Joseph Edwards, we're lucky to have you!

It's National Pet Fire Safety Day! Today is a good reminder to consider your pets in your fire safety plan 🚒~ update you...
07/15/2026

It's National Pet Fire Safety Day!
Today is a good reminder to consider your pets in your fire safety plan 🚒
~ update your Community Connect story to let our fire department know about all your loved ones, including pets!
~ create an evacuation plan and have some essentials ready to go in a pinch!
~ hide electrical cords, supervise all open flames, & secure all stove k***s

https://www.americanhumane.org/article/pet-fire-safety/

RIP KMG365 clear
07/11/2026

RIP KMG365 clear

It's been a busy month for our fire department, from call response and trainings to the holiday- parades, fireworks & co...
07/09/2026

It's been a busy month for our fire department, from call response and trainings to the holiday- parades, fireworks & community events. We're excited to spend time doing what we love and serving our community.

Please keep their families in your thoughts and prayers. A Michigan USFS firefighter gone too soon!
06/30/2026

Please keep their families in your thoughts and prayers. A Michigan USFS firefighter gone too soon!

Guess what! It's Chief Sutherby's birthday and all he wants is to see you at the pancake breakfast next weekend. Happy b...
05/15/2026

Guess what! It's Chief Sutherby's birthday and all he wants is to see you at the pancake breakfast next weekend. Happy birthday Chief!

Yesterday was a fun day spreading some girl power! We got to celebrate Cassidy and Karolyn's successful completion of Fi...
05/14/2026

Yesterday was a fun day spreading some girl power!

We got to celebrate Cassidy and Karolyn's successful completion of Fire 1&2 during last night's training. We're so proud of them for passing the state practical and written exams after eight months of classes and hard work.

We also got to meet up with the Mecosta Elementary girl scouts chapter to look at the big trucks, answer questions, and talk fire safety. The sweet treats they left us were a welcomed bonus. Thank you to their leadership for encouraging young girls' interest in the fire service!

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8260 100th Avenue
Canadian Lakes, MI
49346

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+12319727211

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