The Kentwood Fire Department is a professional, career fire department that serves the city of Kentwood, Michigan. It provides a comprehensive and responsible delivery system of fire protection, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS).
Key aspects of the department include:
Services: BLS level non-transport medical services, in addition to fire suppression and rescue. They are also responsible for fire prevention, fire education, hazardous material emergency response, and technical rescues.
Staffing: The department is typically staffed by a full-time, career force, including a Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Captains, Lieutenants, and Firefighters. All members are, at the minimum, trained as EMTs, and many are also trained as Paramedics. Crews work on 24-hour shifts utilizing the “Cali-swing” calendar. The department has 3 engines, 2 non-transport medical units, and a battalion chief on duty every day.
Stations: The department operates out of 3 stations situated throughout the city. Administrative and fire prevention offices are housed at Station 1.
Equipment: The department utilizes modern equipment and is more well equipped than neighboring departments. Some of these things include custom built Spartan fire clean cab apparatus, electric extrication tools on all frontline engines, and appartiene specifically designed for blocking traffic.
