Fire Department
Volunteers Needed
Whitewater Township Fire Department has commenced operations as of April 1, 2018! The same great group of members who were part of the Rural Fire Department are now part of Whitewater Township Fire Department and they are ready, willing and able to serve their community! The new department is looking for people in our community who are interested in being fire department members. Emergency services are a very important part of our community and a strong department membership is vital. If you are interested in becoming a member, you must be at least 18 years of age and submit to a department defined physical examination, including drug testing (at township expense). A background and driving record check are also required for all applicants. Training will be provided. Firefighter I and II (225 hours) are required by the State of Michigan for fire department members. The commitment is great, but if it were not for dedicated members, we would not have local emergency services. Fire department inquiries should be addressed to Fire Chief Brandon Flynn, 231-267-5969 or firechief@whitewatertownship.org. REMEMBER: IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911.
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BURN PERMITS
Don't light that fire without a permit! State law requires a burning permit for any open burning done whenever the ground is not snow covered.
Call the DNR at 1-866-922-2876 or online at www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits to obtain a burning permit and to learn about local burning regulations.
Burn permits will be only issued for one day at a time, as the fire danger conditions permit (days with cool temperatures and calm winds).
Never leave your fire unattended, even for a moment. State law requires that outdoor fires be attended at all times.
Extinguish your fire completely with water. Alternately add water and stir the ashes until no additional hot spots are found.
Don't light that fire without a permit! State law requires a burning permit for any open burning done whenever the ground is not snow covered.
Call the DNR at 1-866-922-2876 or online at www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits to obtain a burning permit and to learn about local burning regulations.
Burn permits will be only issued for one day at a time, as the fire danger conditions permit (days with cool temperatures and calm winds).
Never leave your fire unattended, even for a moment. State law requires that outdoor fires be attended at all times.
Extinguish your fire completely with water. Alternately add water and stir the ashes until no additional hot spots are found.
