Early in the morning on March 1,2010 around 1:30AM,  Station 1 was called to Quincy St. in Jamestown Township to assist them on a house fire. The house sat off the road about 1,300 feet so getting equipment in was a bit of a challenge. Tankers and man power were called in from Salem, Overisel, Zeeland, Hudsonville, and Blendon Townships. Firefighters attempted an interior attack but heavy fire and smoke conditions pushed them out. The ladder truck was then set up to knock down the flames and all firefighters were ordered out of the structure. There was substantial damage to the home’s structural integrity including the roof. The homeowners where home at the time and managed to escape without injury.  The fire is under investigation.

On February 23, 2010, Fire Chief Dan Hamming recommended to the Georgetown Township Board the promotion of Lieutenant Ross Tibbets to Captain of Station 3. The board approved the recommendation. Congratulations Ross on your promotion.  Tom Datema will continue to serve as Lieutenant of Station 3.

On January 31, 2010, Stations 2 and 3 responded to a rollover crash on 36th Ave between Bauer Rd and Fillmore. The car was found upside down with one female occupant. Station 3 used the Jaws to cut the occupant out with the assistance of Station 2 with the heavy rescue and extra cribbing for stabilizing the car.

Georgetown Fire Department provides education year around to schools, large groups and organizations. Last week, Learning Ship Preschool came and visited Station 3 with a tour guided by firefighters Al Feenstra and Matt DeWitt. Kids got to watch a short video on how to get out of their house safely, then got hands on with putting the gear on, walking through a fire truck and being educated on what to expect if they ever saw a fireman at their house. Never hide and get outside is the theme of the day.

As part of ongoing training, Georgetown Dive Team had their annual dive training this year at Jenny Lake. Divers learned the techniques of dealing with ice, using special suits and communications devices  along with search and rescue for persons in icy waters.

On February 10th Stations 1,2, and 3 where dispatched to Suncrest Dr on a reported chimney fire with flames coming from the chimney. Upon the arrival of the first officer, the homeowner reported the fire had spread to the attic and bedroom as they attempted to put it out. The fire was quickly contained to the walls between the bedroom and living room near the area and around the chimney. No one was hurt in this fire.

Georgetown stations 1,2,3 responded to a reported house fire on Saturday afternoon January 23rd on Crestwood. Upon arrival the fire was located in the residents attic and quickly knocked down. The house suffered minor damage and no one was injured. The fire is under investigation.

January, 12 2010 Georgetown Station 3 was called around 7:30 AM to assist police with a two car crash on Port Sheldon between 36th Ave and 40th Ave. The teen driver of one vehicle was trapped upon arrival. The Jaws of Life were used to quickly remove the teen driver from his car. Station 1 was called to setup a landing zone at Alward School for the Aero-med Helicopter. The teen driver died due to his injuries in the crash and the driver of the truck had minor injuries.  Our prayers go out to the teen’s family and friends.

In the early evening of January 6th, there was a report of smoke and fire coming from one of the Nylaan Body Shop buildings located on Rosewood near 12th Ave. Georgetown stations 1,2, and 3 were dispatched along with the Chief requesting Hudsonville City for a commerical fire assignment. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and fire was showing from the center of the building through an overhead door. The first arriving engines from stations 1 & 2 quickly made entry and extinguished the fire in a matter of a half hour. The fire had spread from a wrecker in the body shop to parts of the ceiling and attic space above. No one was hurt in the fire. Thanks to neighboring departments for coverage of the township during this call.

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Friday, November 20th around 5pm Jamestown fire was called to a silo fire on Ottagan Rd between Kenowa and 8th Ave.  Georgetown stations 1 and 2  assisted  by sending a ladder truck , heavy rescue and engine.  The majority of the fire was contained in the first hour but this quickly became an extended operation as night time fell.  A second ladder truck was dispatched from Hudsonville Fire Department for lights and water suppression.  They had to first contain the burnt corn inside, then slowly empty from the bottom wetting the corn inside that couldn’t be reached by the ladder trucks.  Salem Twp. from  Allegan county were called to assist Jamestown in a tanker shuttle to supply water for the fire.  Thanks to Blendon Twp and Zeeland Twp Fire Departments  for back filling Jamestown and Georgetown during the 6-8 hour operation.

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