Columbia Township Emergency Services

12/31/2025

Happy last day of 2025!

I has been my honor to serve as the chief of your Emergency Services for Columbia Township. Today I conclude 34 years in Fire/EMS with 24 of them being here with you all. I am still teaching EMS at VB Tech. As of midnight tonight John Taylor-Maki will be assuming the mantle of leadership. I pray that you all will support him as you have me.

Stay safe out there!

- Chief Robertson

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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to one and all. May this season warm our hearts and soften our souls. May God grant us all a peace that passes all understanding. - Chief Robertson

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, from our Family to Yours. Be Safe, Be Kind, Plan for weather making travel times extend, but above all else, choose Happiness today. Be Well Everyone!!!

11/08/2025

STUFF THE TRUCK IS BACK!!!

Come on out to Family Dollar in Grand Junction, MI and donate to our local food pantries! We will be here November 8th 10-4 pm accepting donations of
-Non perishable food items
-Hygienic Items
-Baby items
-anything else you feel compelled to donate!

We can't wait to see you!!!

11/01/2025

Another successful Trick or Treat in the books last night! We had 1st timers out, as well as some seasoned veterans. Some future first responders came and checked out the trucks with us as well. Weather held out for us all to have a really good time in Grand Junction. Thanks to everyone that came out to see us from our area and the surrounding areas. We can't wait to see you again next year!!!

10/31/2025

We still have just over an hour left in Grand Junction for trick or treating (5-7), Stop by and grab some candy with us!
🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!!! 🎃

10/30/2025

Today at 12:43pm Columbia Township Emergency Services responded to a fully involved barn fire. We would like to thank all of our mutual and neighboring departments for their help today. Thanks to Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, Bloomingdale Township Fire Department, Bangor Community Fire Department, South Haven Area Emergency Services, and Lee Township Fire Department. Combined with a team effort the fire was extinguished. There were no injuries to the home owner or responders.

10/15/2025

What an amazing night at our annual open house. We added a chili cookoff to the mix. What an amazing show of support from our community. Thank you to the entire staff for putting in so much great work and being their to answer questions. We have a family team that is truly special.

Special thanks to Lieutenant Joe Furlan for all of his extra work and preparation on the day!

09/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We honor the nearly 3,000 innocent people who were taken from us that day, including 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, and 8 EMTs who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others.

Their bravery, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to duty remind us every day why we wear this uniform. We carry their legacy with us in every call, every shift, and every act of service.

At Columbia Township Emergency Services, we will never forget.
We stand united in remembrance, respect, and resilience.