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PUBLIC NOTICE – SOLON FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO COVID-19

March 16, 2020

"Under Executive Order 2020-6, beginning Saturday, March 14 at 9:00am all health care facilities, residential care facilities, congregate care facilities, and juvenile justice facilities must prohibit any visitors that are not necessary for medical … [Read more...]

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Solon Fire Dept Receives Improved ISO PPC Rating

February 26, 2018

      Link:  ISO survey results February 2018 From: Chief Drake Date: February 22, 2018 Re: Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification (PPC) In the fall of 2017, Solon Township participated in a survey conducted by … [Read more...]

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Solon Fire Dept Receives Donation of Computer for Active 911

February 26, 2018

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Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Awards Grant to Solon Fire Department

October 18, 2017

The Automatic Chest Compression Device (ACCD) from Firehouse Subs Community foundation has arrived!  Fire Department personnel have completed manufacturer recommended training, and have added this equipment to our cache of tools to provide quality … [Read more...]

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Fire Committee Meeting May 17, 2017

May 15, 2017

The Solon Township Fire Committee will hold a meeting to discuss general Fire Department issues on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Solon Township Hall located at 15185 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs, Michigan. 616-696-1718 … [Read more...]

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Kent County Dispatch Authority Adopts Smart911

April 12, 2017

The Kent County Dispatch Authority is investing in the community’s safety by adopting Smart911™. Introduced at a press conference this morning, Smart911 is a nationwide service that allows individuals to create an online safety profile for their … [Read more...]

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Solon Fire Dept Joins With American Red Cross in Smoke Alarm Installation Project

January 31, 2017

The Solon Fire Department (SFD) has joined forces with the American Red Cross to support their Home Fire Preparedness Campaign with a National Goal of a 25% reduction in home fire deaths and injuries in 5 years. The SFD will provide up to three (3) … [Read more...]

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Fire Department Personnel Train for Ice Rescue

January 10, 2017

On December 22, 2016 Eight members of the SFD trained for Ice Rescue Below: The “line tenders” prepare to pull the rescuer and victim out of the ice.   … [Read more...]

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Busy December for Fire Department

January 10, 2017

Excerpts from Fire Chief's December 2016 Report: 51 alarms for the month of December was almost double the typical month. SFD personnel were able to process and mitigate all of these alarms appropriately. Mutual aid was certainly necessary, but … [Read more...]

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Holiday Fire Safety Tips from your Fire Department

December 13, 2016

Share holiday fire safety information with your community: It is fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday decorations can increase your risk of a home fire. As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart. When you’re decorating … [Read more...]

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF FIRE COMMITTEE MEETING

September 13, 2016

The Solon Township Fire Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Solon Township Hall located at 15185 Algoma Avenue, Cedar Springs, MI. … [Read more...]

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Solon Township Fire Department Needs You!

July 5, 2016

FIGHTERS WANTED. FIREFIGHTERS, THAT IS. Seven out of ten firefighters and emergency responders are volunteers, and that’s no different in Solon Township.  Our community relies on folks with the heart to serve in ways few can.  If you’re one of … [Read more...]

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Congratulations to Firefighter Candace Wetter

April 4, 2016

Congratulations to Candace Wetter, Solon Township Firefighter, on winning an award for an expenses-paid scholarship to attend the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis April 18-23. The announcement at fdic.com … [Read more...]

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Public Notice – Fire Dept Open Discussion

September 2, 2015

The Solon Township Fire Committee, Board of Trustees and Township Firefighters will meet for open discussion of Fire Department matters on September 15, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m. in the community room of the Solon Township Hall located at 15185 Algoma Avenue, … [Read more...]

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Solon Township Fire Department
2305 19 Mile Rd
Cedar Springs, MI 49319

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