The Firefighting Staff

Alpine Township's on-call department, primarily paid, has a full-time Fire Chief and three fire stations, each of which have a Captain and Lieutenant. The Fire Department also has a Rescue Unit with EMT's, paramedics, and first responders, and extensive, on-going training for firefighting and medical rescues is provided to our firefighters.

Fire House #1 Cpt. Jim Kremer Lt. Steve Roose 841 Alpine Church Rd (616) 784-5750

Fire House #2 Cpt. Jack Kline Lt. Phil Brown 3859 7-Mile Rd NW (616) 784-9590

Fire House #3 Cpt. Ron Heinbeck Lt. Gary Potter 610 9-Mile Rd NW (616) 647-0335

Rescue Squad Cpt. Eric Rasch Lt. Jason Clauser Chaplain Jerry Roersma Safety Officer Jerry Shuker Secretary Diana Post

Burning Permits

Property owners who require a burning permit (for uses other than solely for food) must register each calendar year with the Fire Chief or the Township Offices. Prior to burning, the property owner must have verbal permission to do so from the Fire Chief (616-784-5750) or the Township Offices (616-784-1262) in his absence.

For a more complete look at burning permits, see the Burning Ordinance (#98-1), in PDF format.

Address Markers

Reflective address markers are available through the Township Fire Department. The green markers with white numbers can be ordered with a steel post, or without if you are installing the sign on an existing mailbox post. The signs can be picked up or arrangements for installation by a Fire Department volunteer may be requested. The cost for the marker is $15.00 (with or without the post).