Greenwood Twp Fire Department

05/25/2026

GTFD would like to thank OCEMS for staffing an additional crew this past holiday weekend. An extra rig was staffed and stationed at GTFD Station 1 beginning early Friday morning to help support the increased holiday activity in our area.

We greatly appreciate our continued partnership and the teamwork between our departments. Efforts like this help strengthen emergency services for our community, especially during busy holiday weekends.

None of this would be possible without the continued support of our county and township leadership. Bright futures ahead — thank you!

05/22/2026

Greenwood Township Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸

Yesterday crews responded to a wildland fire near Griffin and Granger Roads. The fire reached approximately 20 acres before being brought under control. With the current dry conditions, fire danger remains VERY high across our area.

Please use extreme caution this weekend and follow all burning laws and restrictions. Burn permits are currently NOT being issued in our area.

Before any outdoor burning, please check the Michigan DNR Burn Permit Map:
[Michigan DNR Burn Permit Map](https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Thank you to all responding personnel who helped contain the fire safely and quickly.

Stay safe and enjoy the holiday weekend.

05/12/2026

GTFD is happy to announce that our 1979 yellow pumper has officially been replaced. Old Yellow served Greenwood Township well for many years, and while it’s hard to see it move on, we’re excited for what comes next.

We now have a Type 1 engine located at both Station 1 and Station 2, helping us continue to improve coverage and response capabilities for our community.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the department through the years — and thank you, Old Yellow, for your decades of service. 🚒

05/04/2026

🔥 Fire danger is EXTREME today.

No outdoor burning. Conditions are very dry and fires will spread quickly. Be extremely careful with anything that could spark.

Help keep our community safe.

05/04/2026

Greenwood Township Fire Department would like to thank Garland Resort for the productive and informative tour last week.

Our crew conducted a pre-incident survey to better prepare for any future responses, and we truly appreciate the time and cooperation from their team.

We were also greeted with a friendly “hey now” from a familiar face—longtime Garland resident “Roach,” who many of you know wears many hats around the area.

As always, we value these partnerships and look forward to continuing to work together to help keep our community safe.

04/20/2026

Greenwood Township Fire Department responded to our first wildland fire of the year off Lyle Rd.

The fire was approximately 1 acre and had the potential to grow much larger if not for the quick initial response by Firefighter 105. Those of you who know Will will not be surprised—great work.

Additional support from the Mio DNR and the rest of our team helped bring the fire fully under control.

Nice job, everyone, and a big thank you to Mio DNR for the assist.

04/14/2026

🚧 Road Update 🚧

Good news! County Road 489 is now OPEN.

Thank you for your patience. Please drive safely.

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

🚨 Community Update from Greenwood Township Fire Department 🚨

GTFD would like to thank the Oscoda County Sheriff’s Department, Oscoda County Road Comission, Oscoda County EMS, and M-10 Towing for their assistance today.

County Road 489 is currently closed between Pine Haven Road and Townhall Road due to flooding. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

With more rain expected tonight, we strongly encourage residents to stay home if possible and avoid unnecessary travel.

Our crews have been out all day working hard to keep everyone safe — we appreciate your patience and support.

Stay safe, everyone. 💙

04/10/2026

🚨 Wildland Fire Season Is Here 🚨

Greenwood Township Fire Department is actively preparing for wildland fire season. Our firefighters have been training on emergency shelter deployment (“shake and bake”) to stay ready for fast-moving fire conditions.

Conditions can change quickly this time of year—please use extra caution with any outdoor burning and report any fires immediately.

🔥 Check burn permit status before burning:
https://www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/

Stay safe, Greenwood Township. 👨‍🚒🔥