Bad River Fire Department

08/30/2026

It has been a long week. The initial call for mutual aid with Saxon Fire Department was Tuesday, August 25, 2026 and released from Incident Command on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Almost exactly 100 hours. Bad River had fire fighter and fire apparatus on scene almost the entire time.

We have continued to support the Saxon Fire Dept with on going operations as the need has arisen since Saturday afternoon. This is normal mutual aid for our departments and will always be there. Saxon Fire Chief Ofstad, it is always a pleasure working with you and your team!

It was great to talk with our fellow departments to the east, south and Michigan and grow those relationships, professional and personal. The commitment to each other is heart warming. Knowing that all of our departments are desperately in need of more members and you still commit staff and fire apparatus without hesitation! We are truly blessed in our region.

To our communities. We, all in public safety, stand together for your safety. You make this all worth it. We thank you for the continuous support and the many donations during this incident. We could not do what we need to do without you.

To my Bad River Fire Fighter. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You all make me so proud. Your dedication to training, working and our community is amazing. I look forward to where we will go in the future. Continue the hard work, the training and growing yourself. Thank you.

Most importantly to our families. Thank you for the love, support and understanding as we put in long hours. Supporting us when we come home tired, hungry, sweaty and sometimes not in the best mood. Rarely do you get the recognition that you truly deserve. Thank you. We love you.

We are always looking for more fire fighters and medical responders. There are jobs for everyone. If you are interested please reach out to your local fire department. You can truly make your community safer and impact lives.

Thank you all!

James Stone
Fire Chief
Bad River Fire Department

08/30/2026

It’s been a long week but it has been good. This is the perfect ending. We want to thank Andy Maday for the dinner we are sharing at the station. Andy donated a chicken dinner from the Breakwater to the fire department to show his appreciation.

Thank you Andy!!

08/29/2026

Early morning start. Three apparatus and 8 personnel. Bring on the day.

08/29/2026

Another day with our brothers and sisters to the east to work as one team. A lot of time waiting and being prepared. All the laughs, stories and catching up has been worth it.

The downtime allows for time to talk about training and equipment. Always brainstorming and talking about how to be better prepared for the next call.

Thank you for allowing us to be here and trusting us to back you up! 🚒🧯

08/27/2026

Bad River engine 2 and 4 personnel heading to the staging area.

Be safe everyone!

08/27/2026

We are thankful we can help our neighbors in their time of need. The Saxon-Gurney Fire Department has helped us so many times over the years.

Staged with Saxon, Oma, Kimball, Hurley and other fire departments today.

08/09/2026

07/26/2026