Clarksville Fire Department

05/11/2026

05/09/2026

🚧 Bell Rd Bridge Update at Duck Creek 🚧

The contractor has completed pile driving for the bridge foundations on both sides of Duck Creek on Bell Rd.

Crews are now placing rebar and forming the pile caps, with concrete expected to be poured later this week. Once the caps are complete, the bridge beams will be shipped to the site and set in place, with bridge deck work to follow shortly after.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as improvements continue on Bell Rd! 👷‍♂️

05/09/2026

CTFD responded as mutual-aid to a structure fire in Boston Township shortly before 10 pm Friday evening along with Saranac and Berlin-Orange FD.

Callers heard explosions and seen flames from a detached workshop that was fully-involved when crews arrived.

A quick knockdown contained the fire. No injuries were reported.

04/25/2026

If you need dinner plans, our friends to the west will take care of you today

03/16/2026

CTFD Members trained in Kalamazoo for the past 3 full days.

Captain Engels, FF Engels and FF Saucier spent 3 days training on Truck Operations, Firefighter rescue under collapse, and hose line systems, running long lines.
Instruction was by Training to Perform Under Pressure.

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03/07/2026

Our thoughts go out to our neighbors in Barry County.
Russell Yarger will be missed.
Godspeed!

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Russell Yarger. Russ served our department for over 50 years filling the positions of firefighter, chief and lastly fire board president. Rest In Peace Brother, we will take it from here.

02/25/2026

CTFD members trained on ice water rescue techniques Tuesday evening.

The warm weather last week removed a fair amount of ice accumulation on local lakes and ponds, triggering area departments to hone our rescue skills.

As of 9pm Tuesday 2-24-26, Morrison Lake had water around inlets and edges with around 4” of ice off shore where we were training.

Ice around open water is soft and unsafe.

02/22/2026

Roads deteriorated quickly after midnight Saturday with a mix of snow and light freezing drizzle.

CTFD was out on a vehicle vs telephone pole at Thompson Rd and Nash Highway with no injuries.

02/13/2026

CTFD members had their busiest year on record in 2025!

The chart below shows the past 5 years worth of runs, growing in volume year after year.
(Chart provided by Ionia County Central Dispatch)

Thank you to our community for the continued support!

01/10/2026

CTFD has taken delivery of 13 new SCOTT Air-Pak 5.5 X3 Pro SCBA packs with rfid tracking, Vision C5 gen 2 masks, 26 new 5500 psi 30 minute cylinders and a RIT-PAK III with a 1-hour cylinder.

This equipment replaces breathing apparatus ranging from 10-25 years old that have served our firefighters well but no longer met the 10-year service guidelines .

These new breathing apparatus will help insure our personnel have quality equipment to provide breathing air in atmospheres that would be dangerous to breathe.

This was made possible by an AFG Grant we were awarded in 2024 with a lot of assistance from Karin @ MinnesotaGrantWriter. https://www.grantwritingfiredepartments.com/ 

12/27/2025

Our most heartfelt condolences to the Hamilton Fire Department on the loss of their Fire Chief, David Haverdink, who was struck and killed in the line of Duty.

Reminder to slow down and go around so we can all go home.