Otsego Lake Township Fire Department

08/26/2026

We had a great EMS training tonight! Airways, wound packing, and pediatrics/neonatal care.

Thank you to MiREMs and The Frederic Fire Department for providing us with the Rural EMS training trailer.

07/28/2026

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07/20/2026

❗️❗️BE AWARE ❗️❗️

A new severe thunderstorm or tornado watch will likely be issued for portions of northern lower Michigan. Chance of issuance is 80%. Time is 7:20pm ET

07/20/2026

We have the potential for some severe weather tonight 7/20-7/21.

07/19/2026

A few of our members got to participate in a Water Rescue training Saturday!

We would like to thank the Grayling Fire Department, Camp Grayling and the Guys from GM consults for the awesome learning opportunity!

07/15/2026

Be aware!

This is an important message from our team at Michigan Storm Chasers. Just the facts. Our air quality begins to dip across the majority of the state as we head into the mid-afternoon hours today, July 15th, 2026. By sunset tonight, nearly the entire state will see 150+ μg/m³ AQI concentration, which translates to very unhealthy on the air quality index. Overnight, those winds out of the northwest do not stop, bumping parts of our area into the hazardous to everyone category at 250.5-500 μg/m³ AQI concentration if recent short-term model trends are correct.

Dangerous air quality levels like these are rare, so please take your respiratory health very seriously. Smoke concerns mixed with the already excessive heat concerns both today and tomorrow will also be a factor for higher mortality rates amongst all age/health groups, per research collected by the National Library of Medicine (NLM). All data shown is for fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Follow along for updates. Outdoor activities beyond this evening should monitor the AQI very closely.

07/12/2026

⚠️HEAT ADVISORY: 07/13-07/14⚠️

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Ga***rd

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY

* WHAT...Actual temperatures of 90 to 95 degrees expected. Heat index values between 97 and 103 expected. Overnight temperatures Monday night will struggle to get below 75 degrees. The hottest conditions are expected away from the immediate lakeshores.

* WHERE...Emmet, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Antrim, Otsego, Crawford, Kalkaska, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee, and Roscommon counties in northern lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

✅️P️rioritize hydration by drinking water consistently, even before you feel thirsty.

✅️ Stay in air-conditioned spaces, wear loose and light-colored clothing, and reschedule strenuous outdoor tasks to early morning or evening.

✅️NEVER leave children or pets in parked vehicles.

✅️Monitor for signs of heat exhaustion.

07/09/2026

07/04/2026

We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe 4th of July! 🎆🌭🇺🇸

07/01/2026

The risk of severe weather today for Otsego County has been elevated to a 4. Please have emergency alerts active and stay weather aware.