Graafschap Fire Department (for emergencies, call 911)
Serving Laketown and Fillmore Townships
The Graafschap Fire Department is always ready to assist in a fire or safety emergency. But another important part of our job as fire-fighters is awareness of fire safety and fire prevention. Extinguishing fires is a necessary part of our job — but preventing fire injuries, deaths, and property loss in the first place is equally important to us. We serve you — the residents of Laketown and Fillmore and the surrounding area — and we want to make this year our safest year ever. Here’s the link to the National Fire Protection Association.
Graafschap Fire Department non-emergency phone number: (616) 396-4060
The Fire Chief is Doug DenBleyker. To contact him, call the fire department 616-396-4060, or email him at chief@graafschapfire.org
GFD Leadership
Email the Fire Chief
Email the Deputy Chief
Email the Captain
GFD Team
Our Fire Board Members
Laketown Twp
Linda Howell
Gary Dewey
Fillmore Twp
Tim Hofman
Bob Yonker
We are accepting applications for on-call, part-time firefighters/EMTs. No experience needed, but certainly preferred. All training provided by GFD.
Visit our Photo Gallery to see pictures of happenings at or sponsored by GFD
Did you know you can order a reflective address sign through the Graafschap Fire Department? The cost is $20 and you can get started by filling out the online form.
The Latest Happenings at the Fire Department
Graafschap Fire Department activity for October
New training mannequins arrive at Graafschap Fire Department
Grant helps Graafschap Fire Department train for CPR emergencies
Graafschap Fire Department’s chili a hot ticket at cook off
Smoke Detectors Save Lives. We can help you get one.
No home should be without them. Please contact the fire department if you are (or know of someone who is) in need of smoke detectors. We will be happy to assist you.
Burn Permits
Burn permits are required for any open fires in Laketown Township. The area west of 66th Street is not allowed to have open fires unless permission is granted by the Fire Chief or his/her designee. Copies of the Burn Ordinance can be found under the Ordinance link.
Please remember that burn permits are not issued on Air Quality Action Days. For more information visit The West Michigan Clean Air Coalition website.
Permits can be obtained by calling the Fire Station (616) 396-4060 or the Township Office (616) 335-3050 during regular business hours.
We’re Committed to Safety – Including Rental Units
RENTAL UNIT REGISTRATION INFORMATION – In February and March of 2020, Laketown Township adopted new rental unit registration requirements. The attached documents, will assist you through the process of registering your rental unit. If you have any questions, please call the Graafschap Fire Department office at 616-396-4060 or email: rentals@laketowntwp.org.
Rental Unit Ordinance Amendment