Richland Township Fire Department

Richland Township Fire Department The Richland Township Fire Department was established in 1922 and continues to provide the highest p Charles. Hemlock Road, Hemlock, Michigan 48626.
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The Richland Township Fire Department was organized in 1922, as one of the earliest fire departments in Saginaw County. Richland Township Fire Department covered the following Townships: Richland, Fremont, Ingersoll (Midland County), Swan Creek, James, and Thomas. In 1963, Thomas Township and James Township Fire Departments were organized and Swan Creek Township joined the Tri Township Fire Distr

ict in St. Presently we cover 36 square miles in Richland Township and 24 square miles in Fremont Township. The approximate population for all coverage areas is 7,500. We have a mutual aid pact with all Saginaw County Fire Departments, giving us access to all their Fire Fighters and equipment, if needed. Richland Township Fire Department is funded by a special assessment in Richland Township and contract fees with Fremont Township. The Public Safety headquarters are located at 1099 N. The station was built in 1986 and additional office's and facilities to house the Police Department were added later. Our equipment consists of two-class A pumpers, one water tender, two rescue units, and two brush units. Richland Township Fire Department responds to approximately 350 alarms per year. Richland Township Fire Department responds to priority medical calls to assist Mobile Medical Response (MMR), the area ambulance service, with pre-hospital emergency care. Richland Township Fire Department hires Fire Fighters on an as needed basis. Applications are available on our website or at the Richland Township Administration Office, 1180 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock, Michigan.

11/29/2025
10/7/2025 - Due to the rain received yesterday, the burn ban has been lifted. Burn permits can be requested again.
10/08/2025

10/7/2025 - Due to the rain received yesterday, the burn ban has been lifted. Burn permits can be requested again.

10/6/2025 - Burn Ban is currently in effect until further notice. At this time, recreational fires are still allowed pro...
10/06/2025

10/6/2025 - Burn Ban is currently in effect until further notice. At this time, recreational fires are still allowed provided they are contained and monitored at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.

Effective tomorrow morning 10/5/2025, there will be a burn restriction in effect for all of the Richland Township Fire D...
10/05/2025

Effective tomorrow morning 10/5/2025, there will be a burn restriction in effect for all of the Richland Township Fire Department's coverage area. Recreational fires will be allowed with encouragement, to pay close attention to your fire. As you know, it is quite dry. Thank you for your understanding.

“One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans’ history. We’ll always honor the h...
09/11/2025

“One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans’ history. We’ll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice.” - President George W. Bush

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Tonight, Sept. 8, 2025, between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM, we will be training on Search & Rescue at Richland Township Park. T...
09/08/2025

Tonight, Sept. 8, 2025, between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM, we will be training on Search & Rescue at Richland Township Park. The training will be isolated to the wooded area to the east in the vicinity of the disc golf course.

Crews will deploy training signs upon arrival at the park.

05/17/2025
05/16/2025

We’ve had a long 12 hours! While Richland did not get hit very hard by the storm, our neighbors to the south did and needed our help! Our crews stood by for Tri Township to cover any needs while they were working several scenes at once. Our crews cleared those calls around 0400 this morning.

Then just over an hour later, we were called to a structure fire in the 2000 block of south Hemlock rd. Our fellow departments were able to send units to help us even with their own calls still on going on. Thankfully, no one was hurt! We want to thank Tri-Township Fire District, Marion Springs Fire Fund, and Jonesfield Lakefield FD for the help! We couldn’t do it without our neighbors!

05/06/2025
The burn ban has been lifted and permits can be requested again. Please remember to check the current and forecasted win...
05/05/2025

The burn ban has been lifted and permits can be requested again. Please remember to check the current and forecasted wind speeds as they must be below 10 mph and to follow the other stipulations within the Ordinance.

Congratulations again go to Firefighter McClosky! After graduating fire academy a few weeks ago, he put in even more wo...
05/02/2025

Congratulations again go to Firefighter McClosky! After graduating fire academy a few weeks ago, he put in even more work at different department specific requirements to come off probation. He received his yellow helmet yesterday! Congrats #33!

A burn ban is in effect for our coverage area due to high winds and current fire rating. No open burning is permitted bu...
04/29/2025

A burn ban is in effect for our coverage area due to high winds and current fire rating. No open burning is permitted but recreational fires that are contained are still allowed. Thank you for your cooperation!

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1099 N. Hemlock Road
Hemlock, MI
48626

Telephone

+19896422553

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