Saugatuck Township Fire District
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History


In January, 1871, the village purchased a hook-and-ladder apparatus and placed it in charge of the marshal, the villagers at large being the working force whenever the machine was called into service. The original fire house stood on Mason between Butler and Water streets.  Shortly afterwards 200 pails were bought at public expense, and distributed in convenient places for use in case of fire. In 1873 a Babcock extinguisher was purchased, and a fire department organized with 30 members, of which James M. Pond was chief engineer, and A. H. Gardner first assistant. The extinguisher, which cost $2000, proved a failure, and was replaced with a hand-engine and hose-cart, which then did efficient service. The engine company had 12 members, A. H. Gardner being the foreman. J. P. Hancock is the foreman of the hose company, which is also provided with a hook-and-ladder apparatus. It had 8 members. The chief engineer of the department was John Wilson.​

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By 1881, the city’s engine company had 32 members with a hand pumper and hose cart. A photo, circa 1910, shows the Saugatuck fire department posing with two hose carts. Although horse-drawn hose carts existed, Saugatuck’s carts transported hose to a fire scene using only manpower. The carts were in use for 50 years, before being replaced by a Ford truck.
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Address Sign Order Form

Smoke & CO Alarm Request

Fee Schedule 

Road & Driveway Requirements​

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Agendas

Minutes

Videos

Schedule

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Fire Code Board of Appeals

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Fire Safety Resources

About

Apparatus

Employment

History

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Contact Us

Saugatuck Township Fire District
3342 Blue Star Hwy. 
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-3000
info@saugatuckfire.org
  • Home
  • Forms
    • Address Sign Order Form
    • Smoke & CO Alarm Request
    • Fee Schedule
    • Site Plan, Road, & Driveway Requirements
    • Tent Inspection
    • Rental Applications
    • FOIA
  • Fire Board
    • Meet the Fire Board
    • Agendas
    • Minutes
    • Videos >
      • 2023 Meeting Videos
      • 2022 Meeting Videos
      • 2021 Meeting Videos
      • 2020 Meeting Videos
      • 2019 Meeting Videos
      • 2018 Meeting Videos
      • 2017 Meeting Videos
    • Schedule
    • Budget
    • Statistics
    • Fire Code Board of Appeals >
      • IFC BOA Agendas
      • IFC BOA Minutes
      • IFC BOA Videos
    • By-Laws
  • Community Risk Reduction
    • CPR
    • Fire Safety Resources
  • About
    • Apparatus
    • Employment
    • History
    • Mission
    • Personnel
    • Station
    • FAQ
    • Two Year Review
    • Ordinances
  • Gallery
    • Photos
    • Videos