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Garage fire

Around 6:40 pm Georgetown Stations 1,2, and 3 responded to a reported garage fire on 40th Ave between Port Sheldon and Baldwin. On arrival, crews found the fire contained to the garage and it was quickly put out. The garage was unattached and no one was injured. Share on Facebook

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Attic fire

On May 11th Georgetown Stations 1,2 and 3 were called to 12th Ave on a report of smoke in the attic. The fire was contained to the attic around a light fixture and was quickly put out. No one was injured. Share on Facebook

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Georgetown Assists Grandville on Apartment fire.

GRANDVILLE, Mich. (WZZM)– Firefighters  believe lightning likely caused a fire that’s forced dozens of people  from their apartments in Grandville. Residents say they heard a booming sound around 4:30 Saturday morning  at Wimbeldon Apartments, off of Canal Street Southwest. Firefighters believe the sounds were from lighting striking the the  building, which then led to smoke [...]

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Barn Fire

source is TV13 (WZZM13) — The owner of an Ottawa County farm says he does not know what could have caused a fire that destroyed his barn tonight. The fire started around 8 p.m. at a farm on Van Buren Rd. near 22nd Ave. in Georgetown Township, northeast of Hudsonville. The barn was destroyed, as [...]

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Georgetown Station 1 assists Jamestown on house fire

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, [...]

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Rollover on 36th Ave

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 [...]

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Fire Prevention

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 [...]

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Ice Dive

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. Share on Facebook

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Chimney fire gets out of control

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 [...]

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Reported house fire quickly knocked down

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. Share on Facebook

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