Onota Township Fire Department

10/14/2026

Today we are recognizing firefighter Torez. Jessie is new to the team but has a willingness to learn the job and listens and receives instruction well. He shows a willingness to help the community and want our township to be the safest. He will be taking his emergency vehicle operations course in January and will be looking forward to the fire academy.

10/13/2026

Today we are highlighting firefighter squire, Dave has been on the department 2 years now. He’s watched this department grow from 3 to 12. He’s always available to respond to calls and shows a willingness to teach and learn. Unfortunately I don’t have a photo of Dave so use your imagination. lol we are happy to have him on our team.

10/12/2026

Today is firefighter Borman’s day to shine! Young and eager to jump in and help, alway willing to learn skills to help him grow. He fits with our team seamlessly and is valuable to the protection of our community.

10/11/2026

Today we are recognizing LT Folta. John has grown with excellence in the department showing strong leadership skill and an apt to learn and grow and a strong willingness to teach others on what he’s learned. He helps in every way he can and we can alway count on him. He’s one of many on our department that makes us better.

10/10/2026

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY for the heightened wildfire risk across the region. Red Flag Warning is in place for the western U.P. through Sunday as temperatures will peak in the low 80s, with wind gusts upwards of 35 mph. The DNR has a no burn restriction for the entire U.P. If you see a wildfire or brush fire, dial 911.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

The whole upper peninsula is on high warning, crews from other states are here on standby. Until rain please no burning. https://keweenawreport.com/2026/10/09/high-fire-risk-reported-in-the-up-by-the-mdnr/

10/09/2026

Today is firefighter Nelson’s day. Hunter has been with us just under a year and has completed his firefighter certification as well. Always willing to help in every way, especially with technology, which we all struggle with. An awesome team member and big asset to our team. Our little community is safer with him on our team!

10/08/2026

Today we are highlighting Firefighter Maggie. Maggie has been a team member for just over a year and has been pivotal on our team. Maggie has gotten her car seat inspection certification and is always jumping in on any situation to help. We are fortunate to have Maggie as part of our team!

10/07/2026

Fire prevention month we are highlighting lieutenant Shafer today. LT Shafer has been a big asset in keeping our community safer, completing his firefighter certification and showing great leadership, and a willingness to serve and help our community. We are fortunate to have him n our team!!