East Jordan Fire Dept.

08/31/2026

Join us in helping keep our beautiful river clean! EJ will be hosting the event, free canoe rentals from Jordan Valley Outfitters, travel to/from you desired starting or ending point, and food! See you all Sept. 19th!

08/21/2026

You don’t suddenly become disciplined when the tones drop. You don’t suddenly become a leader when you get promoted. You don’t suddenly become dependable when the job gets serious.

The way you train. The way you clean. The way you show up. The way you treat people. The standards you keep when nobody is watching.

How you do anything is how you’ll do everything.

07/03/2026

Please be responsible! Every second matters when we have a scene such as this and if you hinder that, you might cost someone to pay the ultimate price. Be smart, be safe, be responsible!

I am a little upset this post has to be made. I’m not sure when we as a society quit caring for each other. Tonight my deputies, along with first responders from Adrian and EMS units from Bates County and Cass County responded to a very serious head on collision on 18 Highway.

The first responders did what they always do. They showed up, worked like the best team in America for people they didn’t even know.

Two people, very seriously hurt and required two helicopters so they could be transported to a trauma center. But as the first helicopter was landing, my deputies reported seeing a drone in the air over the crash scene.

Let me be clear. You have a right to own a drone, fly a drone and take footage of things in public. But what you don’t have a right to do is compromise the safety of those in the helicopter or on the ground. You don’t have a right to hinder or delay that response because a drone in the air prevents a helicopter from taking back off or landing in a timely matter.

While I hope this is a one time thing and whoever the drone owners are realize now the danger they put all the first responders and helicopters pilots in. I hope they realize that a patient’s life or death could come down to every precious minute.

If this behavior continues on scenes like this, then my agency will begin the acquisition of any technology we need to identify drones owners and purchase technology that will disrupt the drones ability to continue to stay in the air. We will put the safety of all involve and down your drone. You will be held accountable for interfering.

If you own a drone you have the responsibility to know the laws pertaining to their use. Be smart. The people who we are helping maybe one of your family members or friends.

Sheriff Chad Anderson.

05/30/2026

As the pool season is here, due to staffing limitations, we are unable to fill pools.

Our primary focus still remains ensuring emergency preparedness, fire protection, and public safety for all.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding.

05/30/2026

Fire danger is in place today with easterly winds picking up and dry conditions.

Per the DNR site, NO BURNING is allowed today.

Once conditions improve, remember that there is NO BURNING WOTHIN THE CITY LIMITS.
If you reside in a township, be sure to check your township ordinances to see if burning is permitted.
If permitted where you reside, we ask that you do the following:
1. Check the DNR website
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/ or by calling the DNR at: 866-922-BURN (866-922-2876) to see if burn permits are being issued in your area.
2. Be aware and monitor the weather conditions, wind speed/direction.
3. Call our central dispatch 911 (9-1-1) to advise them that you will be burning and give them the location.
4. Please make sure your burning pile is being watched at ALL TIMES with an adequate amount of water near by.

**As always, call 9-1-1 for all emergencies whether they are for FIRE, LAW, or EMS.**

05/16/2026

Warmer temps and dry conditions has elevated fire danger for today.

Per the DNR site, NO BURNING is allowed today.

Once conditions improve, remember that there is NO burning within the city limits. If you reside in a township, be sure to check your township ordinances to see if burning is permitted.
If allowed and you plan on burning, we ask that you do the following:
1. Check the DNR website
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/ or by calling the DNR at: 866-922-BURN (866-922-2876) to see if burn permits are being issued in your area.
2. Be aware of the weather conditions, wind speed/direction.
3. Call our central dispatch 911 (9-1-1) to advise them that you will be burning and give them the location.
4. Please make sure your burning pile is being watched at all times with an adequate amount of water near by.

**As always, call 9-1-1 for all emergencies whether they are for FIRE, LAW, or EMS.**

03/27/2026

Something we probably don’t train enough on but we did!

Like Chief Alan Styles once told us…”Don’t train until you get it right, train until you can’t get it wrong!”

03/16/2026

As we received a significant snow accumulation over the past 48hrs, we want to remind residents to ensure that their gas meters and utility vents are free of snow and ice. Keeping these vents clear allows carbon monoxide (CO) and other fumes to properly vent outside, preventing them from backing up into your home.

Protect your home and loved ones! You can't see, smell, or taste a CO leak. Be sure a working carbon monoxide detector is installed in your home. This crucial device can save lives in the event of a CO leak.

03/08/2026

With the time change today, did you remember to replace the batteries in your Smoke & CO detectors?

Remembering to change the batteries is a simple way to help keep you and your family safe in your home.

🔔 Let's ensure every bedroom, sleeping area, and level of your home is equipped with working smoke alarms!
This spring, let's prioritize safety.

01/24/2026

With the accumulation of snow we’ve been receiving, help us so we can help you!

🌟 Saturday Family Workout Alert! 🌟
Let's ensure those hydrants are clear and accessible!