Hamburg Township Professional Firefighters - IAFF Local 5517

05/28/2026

Touch-A-Truck at the Hamburg Township Fun Fest! 🚒🚓

Get ready for an exciting afternoon of police cars, fire trucks and family-friendly entertainment! As part of our Celebrating America 250 festivities, Hamburg Township is hosting a special Touch-A-Truck event. Bring the whole family out to get an up-close look at the impressive vehicles that keep our community moving and safe.

04/22/2026

03/15/2026

**Disclaimer: While much of the forecast provided below is from reliable weather sources, this is for awareness. Please utilize reliable weather sources for true forecasting. If you have an emergency, we're top notch. Weather forecasting? We're just making it up. But we heard that's industry standard? I joke, I joke.**

Sunday, March 15: The "Identity Crisis" Special

Morning: We start with a classic Michigan appetizer: a 70% chance of a "slush-puppy" mix. Expect snow transitioning into freezing rain. If you're heading out, your driveway will have the structural integrity of a glazed donut.

Afternoon: This is where the comedy kicks in. Temperatures are expected to skyrocket into the mid-60s. Yes, you read that right. We are going from "Winter Wonderland" to "April in Paris" in the span of a lunch break.

The Wind: A Wind Advisory is in effect starting at 11:00 AM. Expect southeast gusts up to 45 mph. If you have any empty trash cans or small, unanchored children, please secure them immediately.

Evening: The "Grand Finale." Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows will dip into the 30s, but not before a weird midnight temperature spike back into the 40s.

Fire Captain’s Note: With 45 mph gusts and a rapid thaw, watch for those "wire down" calls. Mother Nature is basically playing "Will It Snap?" with the local power lines.

Monday, March 16: The "Return of the Jedi (Ice Edition)

The party is over. Monday morning brings a "Flash Freeze" as temperatures plummet. We’ll hit a high in the lower 40s early, then drop like a lead weight into the mid-20s by the afternoon.

Precipitation: That rain from Sunday? It’s going to remember it’s actually March in Michigan. Expect a 40% chance of snow showers.

Wind Chill: This is the punchline. Monday night, the west winds will gust up to 40 mph, pushing wind chill readings between 3 below and 7 above zero.

Summary for Livingston County: Sunday is for wind-surfing and confusion; Monday is for remembering where you hid your heavy parka. It’s the only 48-hour period where you can realistically experience a sunburn, a thunderstorm, and frostbite without ever leaving Howell

01/23/2026

Stay warm, Hamburg! Captain Yost back with yet another wonderful weather update. It feels only right to warn you that things are about to get aggressively "not hot."

❄️ The "I Miss Summer" Forecast

• Tonight (Thursday): We’re looking at a low around -3°F. With the wind chill, it’s going to feel like -15°F to -20°F. Basically, if you step outside, your nose hair will turn into icicles instantly.

• Friday: High of 1°F. Yes, a whole single degree. The "Extreme Cold Watch" is in full effect. It’ll be sunny, but don't let the sun lie to you—it has no power here.

• Friday Night: Dropping to -11°F to -13°F. If you have a brass monkey, bring him inside.

• Saturday: A "balmy" 6°F with some clouds.

• Sunday: We finally break back into the double digits with a high of 13°F, but the sky is celebrating by dumping 2-4 inches of snow on us.

🚒 Captain’s Tips for Not Freezing

1. The Onion Method: Wear so many layers that you can’t put your arms down. If you don't look like the Michelin Man, you’re doing it wrong.

2. The "Drip" Factor: Let your faucets drip slightly. A frozen pipe is a great way to turn your basement into an indoor skating rink, and trust me, you don't want to see us for a flood at 3:00 AM.

3. Space Heater Safety: Keep those heaters 3 feet away from anything that can burn (curtains, couches, or that pile of laundry you’ve been avoiding). And please, no extension cords. Plug them directly into the wall.

4. Pet Check: If it's too cold for you, it’s too cold for the pups. Short bathroom breaks only, or they'll be "snow-motion" pets.

🔥 Where to Warm Up

If your furnace decides to take a vacation or the power gives out, don't tough it out.

• Livingston County Warming Centers: * The Salvation Army (Howell): 503 Lake St. Open M-F, 9 AM–12 PM and 1 PM–3 PM.

• 2/42 Church (Brighton): 7526 Grand River. Often available as a community space during business hours.

• Emergency Contact: If you are in a true heating crisis, dial 2-1-1. They have the most up-to-date list of local shelters and assistance programs.
Stay safe, stay dry, and remember: only 150-ish days until summer!

Also, happy snow day Livingston County!

01/09/2026

12/04/2025

I mean, it’s accurate?

Alright, listen up, Hamburg Township! This is Captain Yost, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the weather, because apparently, Mother Nature thinks she's a comedian this week.

Tonight: We're looking at clear skies, which is great for stargazing, I guess. Temperatures will be dipping down into the mid-20s. So, if you're planning on being out, bundle up! And for the love of all that is holy, check your furnaces. I don't want to be waking up to a call about someone trying to warm their house with a bonfire in the living room. Again.

Friday: Get ready for a mixed bag, folks. We're talking rain and snow showers, mostly after 1 pm. It's like Mother Nature can't decide if she wants to give us a hug or a slap in the face. Highs will be in the upper 30s. Now, I know some of you have those "all-season" tires, but "all-season" doesn't mean "all-conditions-including-icy-slush-that-looks-like-a-slurpee-but-will-send-you-into-a-ditch." Drive safe, slow down, and for crying out loud, put some space between you and the car in front of you.

Friday Night: More of the same lovely mix, rain and snow, before midnight, then just snow. Lows will be around the freezing mark. And yes, that means ice. The kind of ice that makes you walk like a penguin who's had too much coffee. So, be careful on those sidewalks and driveways. If you see ice, treat it like my cooking – avoid it at all costs.

Saturday: Brace yourselves, Hamburg! Snow showers are likely, mainly before 1 pm. Highs will be in the mid-30s. We're not talking blizzard conditions (I hope!), but it's enough to make your shoveling muscles ache. And if you're using a snowblower, remember to keep your fingers away from the auger. We're firefighters, not magicians who can reattach digits.

So, in summary, expect a bit of everything this weekend. Keep those fireplaces clean, those furnaces humming, and those driving skills sharp. And please, for the love of all that is good and smoky, don't try to melt the snow off your car with a flamethrower. I'm looking at you, Mr. Henderson.

Stay safe out there, Hamburg

12/03/2025

Here's a feel good story coming right out of our area.

Ed Bambas, an 88-year-old Army veteran working full-time at the Meijer in Brighton was approached by influencer Samuel Weidenhofer to create a life-changing moment. Weidenhofer started a GoFundMe page to gain support for Bambas to retire — and the fund has crossed the $1 million mark today. Bamba

11/29/2025

Good morning! Captain Yost is back for another meteorological update. I'm calling it the "Please just let us eat our leftovers in peace" forecast.

Look, it's Saturday. You're tired of turkey. We're tired of turkey. But you know what we're more tired of? Being freezing cold.

The reality: Today (Saturday) High of 33. It's probably gonna snow. It might rain. The ground is wet. The sky is grey. It's basically a hallmark movie, but without romance or the distinct lack of slush anywhere.

Tomorrow (Sunday) High of 33, but it's gonna drop to a delightful 18 degrees at night. Also, the wind is going to kick up to about 17 mph, just to make sure you really feel alive (and numb) out there.

Public Safety Tip: If you have to go out, dress for the weather. Also, drive like your grandma is in the back seat holding a crockpot full of gravy without a lid. If you slide into a ditch, we will surely come help you, but we will be silently judging your tire tread depth while we're there.

Action Plan:
1. Put on pants (I suppose it is optional if staying indoors.)
2. Check your tires (mandatory if leaving indoors)
3. Do not use your cruise control in snow/ice conditions. Physics doesn't care about your ETA.

Since it's dropping to 18 degrees Sunday Night (feels like nope) you should be diligent in not leaving pets outside too long. Check on neighbors of the more vulnerable population. If you still haven't unhooked that garden hose from the house, you should probably do that. Be better.

As a reminder, if you see a vehicle off of the roadway and it has yellow caution tape on it, the tape is an indicator that Police/Fire/EMS have already checked that vehicle and there is no need to report it again.

Be safe! Enjoy the snow! And I can assure you that there will be no school on Sunday.

11/18/2025

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