Fire Chief Dan Tomlinson of the Three Rivers Fire Department (TRFD) has prepared and released ‘Flowerfield Township Fire and Ambulance Subsidy Facts’ regarding the township’s ambulance subsidy history and fire subsidy history. Tomlinson’s submission of the information to the River Country Journal and the Three Rivers Commercial-News came in response to a May 16th story [...]

The Three Rivers Fire Department’s fire safety program has received a boost with a donation from the Twin County Community Probation Center in Three Rivers. Program Director Kevin Butler and two residents of the center, Kevin White and James Shattuck, presented a check for $660 to Lt./Paramedic Dave Cramton Wednesday morning (April 24) at the [...]

There’s a wealth of information about the Three Rivers Fire Department in a summary of its 2012 Annual Report. If you’d like to check it out, simply click here.

Tuesday’s (March 19) meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission brought recognition of six members of the Three Rivers Fire Department (TRFD). ‘Citation bars’ were presented to Captain Jeff Bloomfield, Lieutenant Troy Blackburn, Fireman Jason Chrisman and Fireman Chad Witt for a ‘CPR Field Save’ in January of 2013 when the TRFD responded to a [...]

The Three Rivers Fire Department (TRFD) was dispatched to 2 North Main Street Street at 2:25 a.m. Friday (February 15th) after a 911 caller reported seeing smoke from the second floor. The caller also reported hearing smoke detectors going off. The fire department arrived at 2:27 a.m. and, with the assistance of the Three Rivers [...]

The Three Rivers Fire Department (TRFD) was dispatched at 2:14 p.m. Saturday (November 3) on the report of a structure fire at 710 Maple St. A fire department ambulance was in the area and arrived at 2:15 p.m. to report smoke and flames showing from a ground floor window. It was quickly confirmed that the [...]

Tuesday’s (October 2) meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission brought recognition of Captain/Paramedic Mark Ankney of the Three Rivers Fire Department (TRFD) for lifesaving action he took in Bronson, Michigan on August 18th. Fire Chief Dan Tomlinson presented a Lifesaving Citation to the 30-year veteran of the department after noting the circumstances that resulted [...]

Two members of the Three Rivers Fire Department were honored during the Three Rivers City Commission meeting last week (August 21). Stacy Newbre joined the department in 2007.  She is certified at Firefighter I and II, and was a Medical First Responder.  She was recognized for upgrading her licensure to Emergency Medical Technician. Kevin Hedrington [...]

Monday’s (August 6) meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission was highlighted by recognition for a veteran member of the Three Rivers Fire Department. Toward the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Tom Lowry asked Fire Captain/Paramedic Mark Ankney to come forward and then read a ‘Proclamation in Honor of Mark J. Ankney’s Thirty Years of [...]

The Three Rivers Fire Department is proud to announce that the Insurance Services Office (ISO) has improved the fire insurance rating for the City of Three Rivers from Class 5, to Class 4. The change took effect officially on August 1, 2012. This improved rating will reduce insurance premiums for many residential, commercial, and industrial [...]

The Three Rivers Fire Department (TRFD) was dispatched to a structure fire at 308 Thomas Street – Waterfront Apartments – at 12:39 a.m. Tuesday (June 26).  The first unit arrived on scene at 12:41 a.m. to find smoke showing, fire alarms activated, and some occupants evacuating out of the 12 units on the north half [...]

Last Saturday’s (June 16) Firefighters Pancake Breakfast during the Three Rivers Water Festival brought something more than the good food and socializing that are key ingredients of the annual event at the fire station. The breakfast also included presentation of a Certificate of Award from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution [...]

An article in Bridge Magazine regarding changing statistics for fire department operations makes for some interesting reading. Written by Ted Roelofs, the article says that, “As the number of fires has dropped across the nation and Michigan in recent decades, fire departments are making more and more of their service calls to address medical situations.” [...]

The Three Rivers Fire Department (TRFD) was dispatched to 1249 Lockport Drive at 5:51 a.m. Sunday (March 11th) on the report of smoke detectors alarming in apartment 104, and neighbors can smell smoke. The fire department arrived, forced entry through the front door, and found the apartment charged with smoke. Firefighters conducting a primary search [...]

A news release from the Three Rivers Fire Department notes that fluctuating weather conditions are taking their toll on ice conditions in Southwest Michigan. Recent ice rescue incidents in Kalamazoo County and in Van Buren County support the urgency for increased awareness. Area residents are being advised to use extreme caution, and not take any [...]

Kaitlin “Katie” Benn was welcomed to the Three Rivers Fire Department with a pinning ceremony during the Three Rivers City Commission Tuesday evening (February 7th). Fire Chief Dan Tomlinson conducted the ceremony – assisted by Chaplain Bob Anderson – and the new recruit’s father, Terry Benn, did the actual pinning. Katie is the new full-time [...]

The Three Rivers Fire Department will be hosting a medical first responder (MFR) course that will begin on February 13th. Classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., as well as a few Saturdays. The fire department is offering a limited number of seats to the general public. [...]

Tuesday’s (December 20th) Three Rivers City Commission meeting included continuation of a longstanding fire service tradition with a ‘pinning ceremony’ for Fireman Joshua Griffin for reaching his goal of becoming a Paramedic. Fire chief Dan Tomlinson conducted the ceremony and invited Griffin’s grandfather, Third District Commissioner Ken Baker, to perform the pinning ceremony.  Baker is [...]

For the fourth straight year, members of the Three Rivers Fire Department will be bringing holiday spirit and joy to the community with the Firefighters For Santa Program. Firefighters will be delivering food and gifts from 4-9 p.m. Friday (December 23rd) kicked off by the sounding of the tornado sirens for the Three Rivers area. [...]

Two probationary firefighters with the Three Rivers Fire Department were recognized during Tuesday’s (October 18th) meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission. Fire Chief Dan Tomlinson introduced the firefighters – Travis McGahan and Steven Westcomb – and noted that both successfully completed the Fire Academy recently. Here’s the text of Tomlinson’s remarks about each firefighter: [...]