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Richland Township Fire Department
1099 N. Hemlock Rd.
Hemlock, MI 48626
989-642-2553
Richland Township Burn Permit
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Smoke Detector Program
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Firefighters Get New Gear
In July of 2016 Richland Township reached out to Hemlock Semiconductor through the Saginaw Community Foundation looking for grant money to purchase new structural turnout gear and gear washer for the Fire Department.
With help of a $50,000 grant given to the Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department, the departments crew can now fight fires in new/safer structural firefighting turnout gear. They will also be able to clean the gear with a special washer that will extend the gears life.
On behalf of Richland Township and the Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department we would like to thank Hemlock Semiconductor with the help of the Saginaw Community Foundation for their generosity.
Interested in serving?
interested in serving on the Richland Township Fire Department? If you're looking for a great way to give back to the community, then we're looking for you!
Use the link below to access, complete and return our application. Completed applications can be emailed to fire@richlandtownshipmi.com or delivered in person to the Richland Township Administration Office, 1180 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock, MI 48626.
All applicants will participate in an interview with final approval by the Richland Township Board.
Richland Township FD Application
Mission Statement
To serve the fire coverage area, and other fire departments, through mutual aid, by protecting life, property, and the environment; by providing fire safety education, inspections, suppression, investigations, emergency medical support, disaster response, and hazardous materials mitigation. We will give the highest level of service possible with the level of resources provided to this department, in the most efficient, and cost effective manner possible.
History
The Richland Township Fire Department was organized in 1922, as one of the earliest fire departments in Saginaw County. Richland Township Fire Department covered the following Townships: Richland, Fremont, Ingersoll (Midland County), Swan Creek, James, and Thomas. In 1963, Thomas Township and James Township Fire Departments were organized and Swan Creek Township joined the Tri Township Fire District in St. Charles.
Coverage Area & Services
Presently we cover 36 square miles in Richland Township and 24 square miles in Fremont Township. The approximate population for all two coverage areas is 7,500. We have a mutual aid pact with all Saginaw County Fire Departments, giving us access to all their Fire Fighters and equipment, if needed.
Richland Township Fire Department is funded by a special assessment in Richland Township and contract fees with Fremont.
The Fire Department's headquarters are located at 1099 N. Hemlock Road, Hemlock, Michigan 48626. It is our third station since organization and was built in 1986, replacing one that was built in 1948, which replaced the original station which was built in 1922. Our equipment consists of two-class A pumpers, one water tender, one rescue unit, and two brush units.
Richland Township Fire Department responds to approximately 350 alarms per year. Richland Township Fire Department responds to all medical calls to assist Mobile Medical Response (MMR), the area ambulance service, with pre-hospital emergency treatment. Richland Township Fire Department hires Fire Fighters on an as needed basis. Applications are available at the Richland Township Administration Office, 1180 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock, Michigan.
In January 2004, the Richland Township Police Department headquarters was added to the station to better serve the public at a lesser expense.
There have been 16 Fire Chiefs since organization in 1922, which include:
Current Membership
The following roster is current as of July 1, 2022:
The Hemlock Volunteer Fire Fighters Association purchased a mechanical assist device for use during Cardiac Arrests. The device was purchased with funds that were donated in honor or memory of loved ones. The device has been given to the Richland Township Fire Department and placed in service after Fire Fighters were trained with it. Members train, at a minimum annually, and as needed on CPR and the use of the mechanical assist device.
The fund is still in existence and all donations are used for non-disposable firefighting and life-saving equipment. If you would like to make a donation you can make checks payable to, Hemlock Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and mail them to 1099 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock, Michigan 48626.
We thank all of you for your support in the past and look forward to serving your needs in the future.
Saginaw County 911 - Emergency Notification System
Register Your Contact Information On-Line:
www.saginawcounty911.com
To find updated emergency and/or general information regarding Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), click on the HSC Community Connection link:
www.hscpoly.com/community-connectionMI
1099 N. Hemlock Rd.
Hemlock, MI 48626
989-642-2553
Richland Township Burn Permit
Request Burn Permit
Smoke Detector Program
Request Smoke Detectors
Firefighters Get New Gear
In July of 2016 Richland Township reached out to Hemlock Semiconductor through the Saginaw Community Foundation looking for grant money to purchase new structural turnout gear and gear washer for the Fire Department.
With help of a $50,000 grant given to the Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department, the departments crew can now fight fires in new/safer structural firefighting turnout gear. They will also be able to clean the gear with a special washer that will extend the gears life.
On behalf of Richland Township and the Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department we would like to thank Hemlock Semiconductor with the help of the Saginaw Community Foundation for their generosity.
Interested in serving?
interested in serving on the Richland Township Fire Department? If you're looking for a great way to give back to the community, then we're looking for you!
Use the link below to access, complete and return our application. Completed applications can be emailed to fire@richlandtownshipmi.com or delivered in person to the Richland Township Administration Office, 1180 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock, MI 48626.
All applicants will participate in an interview with final approval by the Richland Township Board.
Richland Township FD Application
Mission Statement
To serve the fire coverage area, and other fire departments, through mutual aid, by protecting life, property, and the environment; by providing fire safety education, inspections, suppression, investigations, emergency medical support, disaster response, and hazardous materials mitigation. We will give the highest level of service possible with the level of resources provided to this department, in the most efficient, and cost effective manner possible.
History
The Richland Township Fire Department was organized in 1922, as one of the earliest fire departments in Saginaw County. Richland Township Fire Department covered the following Townships: Richland, Fremont, Ingersoll (Midland County), Swan Creek, James, and Thomas. In 1963, Thomas Township and James Township Fire Departments were organized and Swan Creek Township joined the Tri Township Fire District in St. Charles.
Coverage Area & Services
Presently we cover 36 square miles in Richland Township and 24 square miles in Fremont Township. The approximate population for all two coverage areas is 7,500. We have a mutual aid pact with all Saginaw County Fire Departments, giving us access to all their Fire Fighters and equipment, if needed.
Richland Township Fire Department is funded by a special assessment in Richland Township and contract fees with Fremont.
The Fire Department's headquarters are located at 1099 N. Hemlock Road, Hemlock, Michigan 48626. It is our third station since organization and was built in 1986, replacing one that was built in 1948, which replaced the original station which was built in 1922. Our equipment consists of two-class A pumpers, one water tender, one rescue unit, and two brush units.
Richland Township Fire Department responds to approximately 350 alarms per year. Richland Township Fire Department responds to all medical calls to assist Mobile Medical Response (MMR), the area ambulance service, with pre-hospital emergency treatment. Richland Township Fire Department hires Fire Fighters on an as needed basis. Applications are available at the Richland Township Administration Office, 1180 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock, Michigan.
In January 2004, the Richland Township Police Department headquarters was added to the station to better serve the public at a lesser expense.
There have been 16 Fire Chiefs since organization in 1922, which include:
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Alex Paul
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1922 - 1923
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Cameron Glenn
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1923-1932
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Clyde Cox
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1932-1936
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William Campbell
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1937-1938
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Clyde Cox
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1938
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Martin Bauer
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1939-1959
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Robert Campbell
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1960-1967
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Eugene Carson
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1968-1969
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Jack Flood
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1970-1971
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Robert Stapleton
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1972-1977
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Herbert Wade
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1978-1985
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John Pruitt
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1986
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Gary Wade
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1987-2013
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Timothy Trim (Interim)
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2013
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Michael Morse
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2013-2021
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Jeremy Scott
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2021-Present
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The following roster is current as of July 1, 2022:
| Corbin Berent Assistant Chief |
Logan Bissell Firefighter |
| David Bouliew Captain |
Garrett Breternitz Probationary Candidate |
| Art Buckley Base Operator/Disptacher |
Patrick Caylor Lieutenant |
| Jack Doyle Emergency Medical Responder |
Ron Gilginas Firefighter |
| Chris Goldman Firefighter |
Dave Hoffman Firefighter |
| Corbin Kirby Firefighter |
James Linhart Lieutenant |
| Justin Maher Firefighter |
Adam Morse Firefighter |
| Andrew Morse Firefighter |
Josh Morse Lieutenant |
| Brian Pitt Emergency Medical Responder |
Philip Powers Firefighter |
| John Rick Firefighter |
Sabrina Ross Probationary Candidate |
| Nick Scoles Captain |
Jeremy Scott Chief |
| Zach Smith Firefighter |
RJ Stein Safety Officer |
| Melissa Taylor Firefighter |
Tim Trim Firefighter |
| Ben Wenzel Firefighter |
The Hemlock Volunteer Fire Fighters Association purchased a mechanical assist device for use during Cardiac Arrests. The device was purchased with funds that were donated in honor or memory of loved ones. The device has been given to the Richland Township Fire Department and placed in service after Fire Fighters were trained with it. Members train, at a minimum annually, and as needed on CPR and the use of the mechanical assist device.
The fund is still in existence and all donations are used for non-disposable firefighting and life-saving equipment. If you would like to make a donation you can make checks payable to, Hemlock Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, and mail them to 1099 North Hemlock Road, Hemlock, Michigan 48626.
We thank all of you for your support in the past and look forward to serving your needs in the future.
Saginaw County 911 - Emergency Notification System
Register Your Contact Information On-Line:
www.saginawcounty911.com
To find updated emergency and/or general information regarding Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), click on the HSC Community Connection link:
www.hscpoly.com/community-connectionMI