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,Fire bus
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:

Cutlerville Fire Station

11 – 68th Street SW Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Non-Emergency: 616-455-7670

Dutton Fire Station

3471 – 68th Street SE Caledonia, MI 49316
Non-Emergency: 616-541-0119

EMERGENCY -  CALL 911

Fire Chief

Ken Van Hall

Deputy Fire Chief

Justin Holmes

Questions regarding fire codes, ordinances, inspections, plan reviews, or sprinkler systems should be directed to the Gaines Charter Township Fire Inspector:

Pat Quick

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 616-632-6490

EMERGENCY 911

The South Substation office is open to the public on Tuesdays 9 AM - 4:30 PM

Non-Emergency:  616-336-3113

Fax: 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