Ganges Township Fire Department

09/06/2026

IT’S PANCAKE DAY!!
Go to South Haven, get your pancakes and let them know how grateful Ganges Fire is for them supporting our retired fire chiefs medical care.

08/18/2026

Get some good food, help a neighboring department get a new tool, and help with medical bills for our retired Chief, Doug Compton.

08/13/2026

🚨 GANGES TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING! 🚨

We’re looking for dependable, dedicated people who want to help their community and be part of something bigger than themselves.

🔥 Firefighters
🚑 First Responders

Whether you have experience or are completely new to the fire service, we’re looking for people who are willing to learn, work as a team, and answer the call when their neighbors need them.

You’ll gain valuable training and experience, make a difference in your community, and become part of a crew that truly becomes family.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, now is the time.

❤️‍🔥 Answer the call. Serve your community. Be part of the Ganges Fire family.

Interested? Send us a message or stop by the station to learn more!

07/29/2026

For 40 years, Doug Compton answered the call for our community, including 29 years as Chief of the Ganges Township Fire Department. He has spent a lifetime serving others without hesitation.

Today, it’s our turn to answer the call.

Doug is courageously battling cancer, and we’re asking our fire family, friends, and community to rally around him and his family. If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing the GoFundMe. Every act of kindness makes a difference.

Thank you for standing with one of our own. ❤️🚒

Hello! I wanted to share something important with you. Doug Compton, a dedicated member of the Ganges community and former fire chief, is now facing a tough battle against cancer. Your support can make a real difference for him and his family during this challenging time. Please consider donating or sharing the GoFundMe link to help ease their burden. Thank you for your kindness!

Doug Compton has been a pillar of the Ganges community for decades. His unwave… Landon Rewa needs your support for Support Doug Compton’s Fight Against Cancer

06/23/2026

The Ganges Township Fire Department extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of retired firefighter and first responder Glen Bradford.

Glen dedicated 25 years of service to our community, answering the call whenever help was needed and leaving a lasting impact on those he served alongside and those he protected. His commitment, compassion, and dedication to public service will not be forgotten.

Visitation for Glen will be held tonight from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We encourage those whose lives were touched by Glen to join his family and friends in honoring his life and legacy.

Please keep the Bradford family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Glen. We’ve got it from here.

Glen Bradford
June 15, 1962 - June 15, 2026 (Age 64)

Glen Bradford passed at home, with family, on June 15, 2026, in Fennville, MI. He was born to his late parents Elijah and Victoria (Roberts) Bradford on June 15, 1962, in Holland, MI. Glen and Angela (Coffey) Bradford were married for 42 years. He was a devoted and loving husband, putting the needs of his wife above his own. Glen worked over 40 years combined, as a machine operator at both American Twisting Company and Do-It Corporation. He also was a First Responder and Firefighter with the rank of Captain in the Ganges Fire Department. For fun, Glen would attend concerts, haunted houses, listen to audio books, and ride around on his golf cart with his grandson.

He is survived by his wife, Angela (Coffey) Bradford; children, Elijah Bradford and Sarah Bradford; sisters, Lola Jane (Ron) Brown, Vicky Ann (Rodger) Sampson, and Susan Bradford; grandson, Landon Bradford; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Jackey Bradford and Randy Bradford.

Glen's visitation will be on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Chappell Funeral Home, 637 West Main Street, Fennville, MI 49408.

05/04/2026

Today we honor the hard work and sacrifices of firefighters both in our community and across the world.


Desire to Serve, Courage to Protect 24/7/365

04/17/2026

Update 5:23 PM. The highway is back open.

🚫 I-196 Northbound is closed at the 34mm 🚫
Please seek and alternate route and watch out for traffic.

04/16/2026

A lot of us keep our phones on silent. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting these important alerts even with your ringer off.

If your phone didn't blare that unmistakable tone during severe weather Tuesday night, take 30 seconds right now to check these settings. It could be the most important thing you do before the next line of storms hits.

How to Enable Emergency Alerts on iPhone:

*Open Settings and tap Notifications.
*Scroll to the very bottom of the list.
*Under Government Alerts, ensure Emergency Alerts and Public Safety Alerts are toggled ON (green).
*Pro Tip: Tap "Emergency Alerts" and turn on Always Deliver. This ensures the siren sounds even if your phone is on "Silent" or "Do Not Disturb."

How to Enable Emergency Alerts on Android:

*Open Settings and search for "Wireless Emergency Alerts." (Usually found under Safety & Emergency or Notifications).
*Ensure the Allow alerts toggle is turned on.
*Double-check that Extreme threats and Severe threats are both checked.

03/26/2026

Join the Ganges Fire Family!!

We’re running out of people.

This isn’t a problem unique to one town or one firehouse. It’s happening everywhere.

Across our communities, the number of people willing and able to volunteer is shrinking. At the same time, the calls are not slowing down. If anything, they’re increasing. More emergencies. More need. Fewer people stepping forward to meet it.

Inside the firehouse, that reality is already here, and being felt in real ways.

The same names keep showing up. The same group of people answering calls again and again. The list isn’t getting longer. The workload isn’t getting lighter. The workforce isn't getting younger. We’re relying on neighboring departments to fill the gaps, and they’re relying on us to help them more than ever.

This isn’t about the future anymore. This is happening right now.

I won’t sugarcoat it. Joining a volunteer fire department isn't easy, and it takes time. The initial training is demanding. It will interrupt your routine. There will be nights when it’s inconvenient, when it would be easier to stay home, when you question whether you can keep up.

That part is real. But it’s also temporary.

What’s on the other side of that effort is something most people will never experience. You learn how to stay calm when others can’t. You learn how to step into situations people naturally avoid and actually be useful. You gain real skills you use on calls, at home, and in everyday life. And you become part of a group that shows up for their neighbors when they need it most.

It’s rewarding. It’s satisfying. And it makes a difference in your life, and in your community. It changes how you see yourself.

This isn’t about being a certain type of person. It’s not about being the strongest or the fastest. It’s not about having experience or knowing exactly what to do on day one. There are roles for all kinds of people; on the fireground, in EMS, and behind the scenes.

What matters is the willingness to step forward and learn. Men and women. Young adults. Parents. People with full-time jobs and other commitments. People who have thought about it before but never took the first step. You don’t need to be ready for the worst right now. You just need to be willing to start.

Because here’s the truth: The calls will keep coming. They always do. It might be your house. It might be your neighbor. The only question is who will be there to answer them. Will it be you?

If this made you stop for even a second, don’t overthink it. Stop by your local firehouse. Message them. Talk to someone. Sit in on a drill. Ask questions. No pressure. No commitment. Just come see what it’s really about.

Because the hardest part isn’t the training. It’s walking through the door for the first time.

- Captain Cummings

03/10/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Possible Tonight – Be Prepared ⚠️

Taking a few minutes now to prepare can help keep you and your family safe.

Before the Storm:
• Secure or bring inside loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, trash cans, and decorations.
• Charge cell phones and portable battery packs.
• Make sure flashlights are accessible and have fresh batteries.
• Move vehicles away from large trees if possible.
• Clear storm drains near your property to help prevent localized flooding.

During the Storm:
• Stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
• Keep away from windows during high winds.
• If thunder roars, go indoors – lightning can strike miles from a storm.
• Never drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, don’t drown.
• If you lose power, use flashlights instead of candles whenever possible.

After the Storm:
• Watch for downed power lines and stay far away from them. Consumers recommends 25ft.
• Check on neighbors, especially seniors or those who may need assistance.
• Use caution when driving—debris and standing water may remain on roadways.
• Report emergencies to 911 and non-emergency hazards to the appropriate local authorities.

Our crews will be ready if needed, but preparation and awareness help keep everyone safe.