Oshtemo Professional Firefighters Local 5240

07/06/2026

From Thursday, July 2nd - today, crews have responded to nearly 100 calls for service. That’s well over double our daily average and members have been working at times with a total staffing of 4-6 firefighters between both stations.

Over the 4th, members responded to numerous medical emergencies, storm related incidents, CO incidents, and fires.

Engine 512 staffed the cities of Kalamazoo and Portage while they were working fires.

Engine 511 worked 2 dumpster fires and responded into the City of Kalamazoo for a structure fire.

As always, we are proud to serve the citizens.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

Local 5240 hopes everyone continues to have a fun, safe day celebrating with friends and family.

Your Oshtemo Firefighters have been answering numerous alarms and remain ready for when you need us.

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

Our members were honored to be in attendance with DeNooyer Chevrolet, the Military Warriors Support Foundation, and Congressman Huizenga while they gifted a new vehicle to a local wounded veteran.

We are thankful for our veterans and honored to have been invited!

05/10/2026

Around 11:30pm last night, OFD responded to a reported structure fire with smoke coming through the front door. Engine 512 was first due with a working fire and smoking pushing out the front door. C-shift made a good push and contained the fire to the kitchen with smoke throughout the home.
541 arrived on scene and established water supply while mutual aid units assisted with search and overhaul.

Engine 512
Truck 541
Engine 1212
Squad 6
Chief 591
Fire Marshal 593

While at this incident, OFD was also dispatched for a reported vehicle fire on US 131. Kalamazoo Township Station 4 provided assistance for this call with a fully involved vehicle fire.

Engine 814

No injuries were reported at either incident. Thank you all mutual aid partners for your assistance!

Portage MI Dept of Public Safety - Police & Fire
Kalamazoo Public Safety

05/06/2026

8,000 firefighters across Michigan chose to endorse our Independent campaign.

Proud to have the support of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union. Now, let’s get to work.

04/28/2026

Thank you EO Tech. Breese for your 25 years or dedicated service. Have a happy retirement!

04/27/2026

Thank you to Westside Beer Distributors for the donation of 1st Phorm Energy to both of our stations for International Firefighters Day!

04/09/2026

GOLF OUTING 2026:

We are excited to announce that the registration for our 5th annual golf outing is live! Registration is capped at 30 teams so be sure to get your team registered early.
Once again, a portion of the proceeds will be going to the Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids.

Our 5th Golf Outing is dedicated to FF/DO Charlie Sullivan. Charlie was a great member of our fire department who lost his life back in November while off shift and will forever be remembered!

Stay tuned for updates on sponsors, raffles, and more!

Click on the link below to register and have a fantastic golfing season!⛳️

Get tickets online for 5th ANNUAL OSHTEMO FIREFIGHTERS IAFF 5240 CHARITY TOURNAMENT here.