Established 1870

Battalion Chief:Ron Hollister

ALL EMERGENCY CALLS: DIAL 911

For a DNR Burn Permit please call: (866) 922-2878

Fire Department

Full firefighting and rescue capabilities in Paradise Township are offered through Battalion 2 and an inter-governmental cooperative arrangement with other Grand Traverse County townships. Equipment housed at 2266 E. M-113, Kingsley, MI 49649

The township is in the process of building a new Fire and EMS Building about 100’ west of our Township Hall.  Information and photographs.

Battalion 2 Auxiliary begins property sign program to improve the response time of emergency personnel and urges residents to participate.  Read more. (124KB pdf)

We offer tables and chairs for just a donation, call us at (231) 263-4421 and ask us about the program.

How to become a firefighter

Related Links

Grand Traverse Fire Department Metro/Rural

Fire Prevention Bureau

Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council

Federal Emergency Management Agency

United States Fire Administration

Office of Emergency Preparedness

American Red Cross

The National Council on Fireworks Safety