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Colon Community Fire & Rescue Colon Community Fire and Rescue serves the residents/visitors of the township and village of Colon,

FIRE SAFETY REMINDER — GET OUT, STAY OUT! When a house fire starts, you may have only minutes to escape. Modern furnishi...
10/03/2026

FIRE SAFETY REMINDER — GET OUT, STAY OUT!

When a house fire starts, you may have only minutes to escape. Modern furnishings and building materials can cause fires to develop and spread much faster than many people realize.

Seconds matter. Minutes matter. Have a plan.

✅ Make sure every home has working smoke alarms.
✅ Test your smoke alarms regularly.
✅ Have two ways out of every bedroom.
✅ Practice your family escape plan.
✅ Choose a meeting place outside.
✅ GET OUT and STAY OUT — never go back inside for people, pets, or belongings.

A fire doesn't wait for you to figure out what to do. Plan ahead, practice your escape, and give your family the best chance to get out safely.

— Colon Community Fire and Rescue
Serving Our Community • Saving Life & Property

On Saturday, our members had the opportunity to participate in valuable training provided by the Michigan Propane Gas As...
09/28/2026

On Saturday, our members had the opportunity to participate in valuable training provided by the Michigan Propane Gas Association (MPGA).

Continuing education and hands-on training are an important part of keeping our firefighters prepared to safely respond to emergencies involving propane and other hazardous materials. Training like this helps our members better understand the hazards we may encounter and how to safely manage them when seconds matter.

A big thank you to the Michigan Propane Gas Association for coming out and providing this training to our department!

We are committed to training, preparedness, and serving our community safely and professionally.

🔥 Train today. Be ready tomorrow.
Colon Community Fire and Rescue

Training for the unpredictable is what keeps our community safe! Tonight, the members of Colon Community Fire and Rescue...
09/15/2026

Training for the unpredictable is what keeps our community safe!

Tonight, the members of Colon Community Fire and Rescue put their skills to the test with a missing hunter training scenario at the State Game Area on Colon Road.

Operating with limited information, our teams had to rely on quick thinking, teamwork, and systematic search tactics to successfully locate the missing individual across the property.

Realistic drills like this are crucial because emergency situations rarely come with a clear roadmap. By simulating high pressure, real world conditions, our members sharpen their navigation, communication, and search capabilities.

It was a beautiful evening, with great, people, doing great things!

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 — 25 YEARS LATER 🇺🇸

On September 11, 2001, our nation experienced one of the darkest days in its history. Twenty-five years later, we continue to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the thousands of others whose lives were forever changed.

Among those who made the ultimate sacrifice were 343 firefighters and 60 law enforcement officers who responded to the attacks with courage, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to protecting others.

For the fire and rescue service, September 11 serves as a lasting reminder of the responsibility we carry each time we answer a call. It represents the courage to respond when others are in danger, the importance of standing together, and the commitment to serve our communities regardless of the circumstances.

We honor the first responders who gave their lives that day, the families who continue to carry their loss, and the responders who have faced lasting consequences from their service.

Twenty-five years later, their sacrifice remains a part of the history and spirit of the fire service.

We remember their lives.
We honor their sacrifice.
We will never forget.

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 — 25 Years — Never Forgotten.

09/09/2026

Glen Oaks Community College, in partnership with St. Joseph County United Way , invites our campus and community to gather for a 9/11 Community Remembrance Ceremony.

On Friday, September 11, we will remember the lives lost and families impacted by the events of September 11, 2001, while recognizing the first responders, active-duty military personnel, and veterans who serve our communities and country.

The ceremony will include remarks from Glen Oaks President Dr. Bryan Newton, a community welcome from Kelly Hostetler of St. Joseph County United Way, a remembrance address from St. Joseph County Sheriff Chad Spence, a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., and a musical selection performed by Malashia Cain.

Friday, September 11, 2026
8–9 a.m.
Glen Oaks Community College

Light refreshments will be available following the ceremony. All are welcome to join us for this time of remembrance, reflection, and community.

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from Colon Community Fire and Rescue! 🇺🇸

Today, we recognize and celebrate the hardworking men and women who help keep our community, our state, and our country moving forward.

Labor Day is a time to honor the dedication, commitment, and contributions of workers in every profession — including those who serve our communities day and night.

🚒 To our firefighters, EMS providers, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, healthcare workers, public works crews, farmers, business owners, and everyone who works hard to make our community stronger — thank you for what you do!

For our volunteers, service doesn’t stop on holidays. While many are enjoying time with family and friends today, our members remain ready to answer the call whenever our community needs us.

From all of us at Colon Community Fire and Rescue, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and relaxing Labor Day!

🇺🇸 Thank you to everyone who works hard, serves others, and makes a difference.

09/03/2026

Join us Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8am.
Front Entrance Flagpole Glen Oaks Community College.
Together, we will remember the lives lost and families impacted on September 11, 2001.

08/30/2026

🔥 OPEN BURNING INFORMATION – TOWNSHIP OF COLON & VILLAGE OF COLON 🔥

Colon Community Fire and Rescue would like to remind residents about important open burning regulations and fire safety information.

These open burning regulations apply throughout the Township of Colon. Residents within the Village of Colon must also follow these regulations, along with additional Village ordinances regarding open burning.

🔥 WHAT CAN BE BURNED?

Depending on local regulations and burn conditions, approved natural vegetative materials may include:

✔️ Leaves and grass
✔️ Tree limbs and brush
✔️ Logs and natural wood
✔️ Evergreen needles
✔️ Other approved natural vegetative debris

🚫 WHAT CANNOT BE BURNED?

The following materials should never be burned:

❌ Household trash
❌ Plastics or rubber
❌ Tires
❌ Treated or painted wood
❌ Construction or demolition materials
❌ Electronics
❌ Chemicals or hazardous materials
❌ Automotive parts
❌ Commercial waste

🔥 BEFORE YOU BURN

✔️ Check current burn conditions and local regulations
✔️ Make sure burning is permitted in your area
✔️ Keep the fire attended at all times
✔️ Have a water source or hose readily available
✔️ Keep the burn pile at a safe and manageable size
✔️ Completely extinguish the fire before leaving

Remember: You are responsible for any fire that escapes and for any resulting damage.

Residents living within the Village of Colon should also be aware that the Village has its own open burning ordinance. If you would like a copy of the Village ordinance, please visit the Village Office.

For more information about Michigan's open burning regulations, please review the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Open Burning Brochure:

https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/egle/Documents/Programs/AQD/Open-Burning/Open-Burning-Brochure.pdf?rev=c5eaa637f6b04888ac5062d842d6d1ac

🔥 Help us protect our community, neighbors, and firefighters by burning responsibly!

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1063 W M 86
Colon, MI
49040

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+12694323211

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