The Gaines Charter Township Fire Department responds to a variety of different calls.
Our firefighters respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services as required including emergency rescue and fire suppression; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; perform emergency medical and first aid services as needed; prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.
In addition to the services associated with a Fire Department, firefighters must also drive fire apparatus and/or operate fire apparatus on emergency calls or at incident scene,
operate numerous types of rescue, emergency and fire suppression
equipment and apparatus as necessary; operate, inspect, repair and
perform other technical tasks related to maintaining the apparatus,
equipment, and facilities in the area of assignment. They also provide mutual aid for surrounding areas.
In addition to emergency and non-emergency responses, our firefighters participate in public education, school fire drills, fire prevention programs and area business inspections.
The Gaines Charter Township Fire Department consists of two stations:
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Cutlerville Fire Station 11 – 68th Street SW Grand Rapids, MI 49548 |
Dutton Fire Station 3471 – 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 49316 |
Fire Chief
Ken Van Hall
- Contact methods
- 616-541-0119
- ken.vanhall@gainestownship.org
Deputy Fire Chief
Justin Holmes
- Contact methods
- 616-455-7670
- justin.holmes@gainestownship.org
Pat Quick
- Contact methods
- 616-893-2906
- pat.quick@gainestownship.org
KENT COUNTY SHERIFF
Since 1995, the Kent County South Substation has been fully operational, serving Gaines, Caledonia, and Byron Center Townships. The department has THREE township patrol units serving Gaines Township to provide routine and emergency public safety services to its citizens.
Kent County Sheriff-South Substation
8557 Kalamazoo SE Caledonia, MI 49316 616-632-6490EMERGENCY 911
The South Substation office is open to the public on Tuesdays 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Non-Emergency: 616-336-3113Fax: 616-554-9633
GAINES CHARTER TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER
GAINES CHARATER TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER
Deputy Jeff Bylsma
616-336-3113 (Dispatch non-emergency)
616-632-6229 (Desk)
jeff.bylsma@kentcountymi.gov
EMERGENCY 911
- Contact methods
- 616-336-3113
- 616-632-6229
- jeff.bylsma@kentcountymi.gov