Ensign Township Fire Department

06/03/2026

HIGHWAY 13 FIRE UPDATE: Local, state, and federal firefighters cooperated to contain the fire 100% overnight using aircraft, heavy equipment, and engine modules. Crews remain on scene and the public can expect to see fire engines and personnel along the road. FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY, PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY ON HIGHWAY 13 between County Road 440 and County Road 442.

If you fly, we can’t. Flying drones or UAS within or near wildfires without permission may affect aerial firefighting and could cause injury or death to firefighters and hamper their ability to protect lives, property, and natural or cultural resources.

Fire danger remains very high across the Upper Peninsula. Prevent fires by exercising good judgement and extra caution. Learn how to be safe with fire at https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/fire-prevention-education-mitigation/wildfire-prevention

Get updated weather forecasts at https://www.weather.gov/

06/03/2026

At approximately 1:29 p.m. yesterday, we were dispatched by Delta County Central Dispatch for mutual aid with Nahma Township Fire/Rescue. Garden Township Fire Rescue also responded from Delta County. This was for multiple fires being reported along the side of Federal Forest Highway 13 a few miles north of County Road 442. We responded with 9 firefighters, our brush truck, both tenders, our engine, and our high volume pump. Our high volume pump was setup at Dana Lake for the filling of water tenders and brush trucks. Ensign firefighters operated on a southern section of the fires attacking and containing the area.

At approximately 3:39 p.m. while still up Highway 13, we were requested for mutual aid with Masonville Township Fire Department for a brush fire at an address on Old Wilsey Bay at the end of the Stonington Peninsula. Our brush truck and two tenders responded. This fire was small in size and contained quickly. We were on the scene for an hour.

05/28/2026

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Before the first spark.
Before the first dispatch.
Before the first drop.

We prepare.

Airtankers. Engines. Dozers. Firefighters.

We are strategically positioned. We are operationally ready.

Here’s how we are prepared for fire season: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/priorities/wildfire-readiness-response

(Forest Service photo by Dan Quinn.)

05/22/2026

At approximately 3:46 a.m. today, we were dispatched by Delta County Central Dispatch to an address on W.5 Road in Ensign Township for a fire behind a TV that was put out by the homeowner. What we found behind the TV stand was a fire that was caused by a failed extension cord. We did some overhaul of the fire area and cleared the scene at 4:49 a.m.

Attached below is an excellent flyer for extension cord use and safety. As a reminder, please check your smoke detector batteries and test them regularly for proper operation.

05/16/2026

Multiple Incident Report:

At approximately 4:06 p.m. on May 2nd, we responded as mutual aid for Masonville Township Fire Department to an address on County Road 511 in Bay de Noc Township for a fully involved garage fire. Upon our arrival we found a small detached garage fully involved with a working grass fire. The U.S. Forest Service responded to help with the grass fire. Nahma Township Fire/Rescue was requested for mutual aid but canceled before arrival. We were on the scene for 2 hours.

At approximately 7:42 p.m. on May 13th, we responded as mutual aid for Nahma Township Fire Department to an address up Federal Forest Highway 13 for a fully involved basement fire. Garden Township Fire Rescue and TRI-COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT responded as well. We responded with our tankers, high volume pump, and manpower. After arriving on the scene no visible smoke or flames were found. Firefighters did extinguish and overhaul a fire in the crawl space. We were on the scene for 2 hours.

Pictured below is from yesterday.
At approximately 12:41 p.m. we were dispatched by Delta County Central Dispatch for a vehicle fire on N Lakeside T.5 Drive in Ensign Township. Two of our firefighters that live close by responded direct to the scene and found a fully engulfed vehicle fire with the boat on fire next to it. We requested mutual aid from Masonville Township Fire Department for additional tanker support. The U.S. Forest Service stood by for us incase of any wildland fire threat. We would like to thank them both for their assistance. We cleared the scene at 2:28 p.m.

05/16/2026

05/04/2026

Our 2026 Raffle winners from the weekend. Winners will be notified and prizes distributed.

04/21/2026

Training with our mutual aid partners yesterday. We are so fortunate to have Tom and his knowledge!

04/12/2026

Be sure to come out and support the fundraiser.

The current Delta County Fire Safety House is showing its age and needs to be replaced. Please consider attending our fundraiser on April 18th, 7pm at the Te...

04/01/2026

If you are looking for a good time and to support a good cause.. come on out!