Paw Paw Fire Department

Paw Paw Fire Department Welcome to the PPFD page! The purpose of this page is to interact with our community! Twenty-two people were appointed as firemen.

On September 6, 1868, the Village of Paw Paw Trustees drafted an ordinance to organize a fire company. A hand drawn fire engine and hose cart were approved for purchase. This came after many residential and commercial fires that occurred in Paw Paw. Some of the fires destroyed large portions of the downtown. One fire destroyed multiple buildings and blocks of the town and burned for two days. Toda

y, the department remains one of only a few fire departments in the State of Michigan where the chiefs/firefighters receive no compensation for their services. With 40 active firefighters and numerous honorary firefighters the department protects the Village of Paw Paw, Paw Paw Township, and portions of Almena, Antwerp, and Waverly Townships. The department protects over 80 square miles and responded to 340 emergencies, including fires and extrication (Jaws of Life) alarms, in 2021. The department is very proud to say that they average between 20 - 30 firefighters responding to all structure fires. All firefighters with the Paw Paw Fire Department are state certified and are constantly training in fire suppression and rescue. Each year the firefighters train hundreds of students in the Paw Paw Schools in fire safety. The firefighters are committed to enhancing the safety and quality of life for those that they serve.

PPFD x Pizza Hut Fundraiser! Today, from 4-8pm! Stop by and say hi!We got a special visit from Lucy the Dalmatian, she f...
10/22/2024

PPFD x Pizza Hut Fundraiser!

Today, from 4-8pm! Stop by and say hi!

We got a special visit from Lucy the Dalmatian, she fit right in!

The Paw Paw Lions Club is hosting a blood drive to honor our local heroes. This event will take place on Monday, July 1s...
06/29/2024

The Paw Paw Lions Club is hosting a blood drive to honor our local heroes. This event will take place on Monday, July 1st, from Noon to 5:45 PM. For more details, please refer to the attached flyer.

🚨🚨ATTENTION🚨🚨 If you have seen the below flyer going around Facebook please use caution. We do not believe this to be le...
06/28/2024

🚨🚨ATTENTION🚨🚨 If you have seen the below flyer going around Facebook please use caution. We do not believe this to be legitimate and that it is a scam. There is no "Vanburen Fire Department".

🚨🚨REMINDER🚨🚨Tomorrow March 20th at 1 PM, the Village of Paw Paw will be participating in the statewide tornado drill. Th...
03/19/2024

🚨🚨REMINDER🚨🚨Tomorrow March 20th at 1 PM, the Village of Paw Paw will be participating in the statewide tornado drill. The tornado siren will sound for 3 uninterrupted minutes, followed by the "all clear" siren for 1 minute. For information on how to prepare for emergencies please visit https://www.michigan.gov/miready

The Village of Paw Paw will be participating in the statewide tornado drill as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Th...
03/15/2024

The Village of Paw Paw will be participating in the statewide tornado drill as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. This drill will take place at 1 pm on March 20th. The tornado siren will sound for 3 uninterrupted minutes, followed by the "All Clear" siren for 1 minute.

Yesterday early morning 32 Paw Paw firefighters responded to a fully involved house fire in Waverly township. High winds...
03/10/2024

Yesterday early morning 32 Paw Paw firefighters responded to a fully involved house fire in Waverly township. High winds fed the flames. PPVFD was assisted by Lawton and Gobles Firefighters and VBEMS. The fast moving fire is under investigation. No reported injuries.

03/09/2024

Thank you to all of the fire departments that took the time out of their day and showed up in support and to honor Thomas Mayne on Wednesday for the funeral and procession. Thank you to all who brought food and helped with the luncheon afterwards. Lastly thank you to Mcdonald’s Towing for supplying two of their large heavy-duty wreckers to aid and participate in the procession.

It is with a heavy heart to say that we lost a Firefighter last week. Thomas Mayne joined the Paw Paw Fire Department Se...
03/04/2024

It is with a heavy heart to say that we lost a Firefighter last week. Thomas Mayne joined the Paw Paw Fire Department September of 2003 and served as an Active Member until June of 2014 when he became an Honorary Firefighter. He will be missed!

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 6th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a memorial service starting at 12:00 pm at Adams Funeral Home; Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Immediately following will be a reception held at the Paw Paw Fire Department.

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20 volunteers responded to a “Pin In” on M43 this evening.
02/10/2024

20 volunteers responded to a “Pin In” on M43 this evening.

This evening members trained at the Berkshire building in the Village. Asst. Chiefs Kyle Richardson and Nate Jackson di...
01/25/2024

This evening members trained at the Berkshire building in the Village. Asst. Chiefs Kyle Richardson and Nate Jackson discussed the practice and answered questions from the residents. Firefighters practiced pulling hose lines on the second and third floors of the building.

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832 S Gremps Street
Paw Paw, MI
49079

Telephone

+12696574770

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