Fire Department
Whitewater Township Fire Department provides fire, rescue and MFR services to our 54 square mile township. We currently have 11 paid-on-call firefighters and one full time fire chief dedicated and ready to respond 24/7/365.
The majority of the calls for service we respond to are EMS related and vehicle crashes, followed by hazards, fire alarms, wildfires and search and rescue calls. Additionally, the fire department conducts fire inspections, develops pre-plans and organizes local fire safety programs as well as other public relation events. COVID-19 Message Following the Michigan State EO 2020-21 and the subsequent EO 2020-42, Whitewater Township Fire Department has closed the fire station to all non-essential visitors and has temporarily stopped training and regularly scheduled meetings. The fire station is still staffed and responding to incidents, however, we encourage everyone to follow the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order from the Governor. Please do not hesitate to call 911 for an emergency. Contact
DIAL 911 FOR AN EMERGENCY Fire Chief Brandon Flynn 8380 Old M72, P.O. Box 9 Williamsburg, MI 49690 Office 231-267-5969, FAX 231-267-5903 firechief@whitewatertownship.org |
 Quick Facts Station 3 is our county identifier 2019 call total - 104 2019 total employee training hours - 1187 ISO Public Protection Classification - 6/10 Recruitment:
The Whitewater Township Fire Department is continually seeking qualified candidates to join our team of dedicated, hardworking individuals. Interested applicants must:
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Fire Prevention and Inspection:
This section is under construction, Whitewater Township is in the process of updating our Fire Prevention Ordinance to adopt the 2018 International Fire Code and require site plan reviews in coordination with the Grand Traverse County Building Department.
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This section is under construction, Whitewater Township is in the process of updating our Fire Prevention Ordinance to adopt the 2018 International Fire Code and require site plan reviews in coordination with the Grand Traverse County Building Department.
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Burn Permits
ATTENTION: The Open Burning moratorium has been lifted as of April 28, 2020.
Whitewater Township uses the Michigan DNR and EGLE rules and regulations for open burning. State law requires a burn permit for any open burning whenever the ground is not snow covered.
Recreational fires and fires for cooking are allowed in an approved container without a permit.
Burn permits are only issued for one day at a time as the fire danger permits.
Prior to open burning, a property owner must check the DNR website to see if burning is allowed in Whitewater Township.
Never leave your fire unattended. State law requires that outdoor fires be attended at all times.
Call the DNR at 1-866-922-BURN (2876), or click on the badge below to find out more about open burning.
ATTENTION: The Open Burning moratorium has been lifted as of April 28, 2020.
Whitewater Township uses the Michigan DNR and EGLE rules and regulations for open burning. State law requires a burn permit for any open burning whenever the ground is not snow covered.
Recreational fires and fires for cooking are allowed in an approved container without a permit.
Burn permits are only issued for one day at a time as the fire danger permits.
Prior to open burning, a property owner must check the DNR website to see if burning is allowed in Whitewater Township.
Never leave your fire unattended. State law requires that outdoor fires be attended at all times.
Call the DNR at 1-866-922-BURN (2876), or click on the badge below to find out more about open burning.
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