Three Rivers L3102

04/13/2024

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12 full-time members proudly providing Fire & EMS services to the Three Rivers area since 1969.

02/10/2023

Two departments separated by only 20 miles. Both hiring for the same position. Sturgis posted wages. Why didn’t Three Rivers? Because it’s not competitive.

06/25/2022

TR Fire Department faces staffing issues, 'wage pressure' amid national shortage Wed, 06/15/2022 - 10:49am Robert Tomlinson By: Robert Tomlinson, News DirectorTHREE RIVERS — Firefighters and EMTs are used to struggles and danger as part of their jobs on a daily basis. Putting out fires and saving....

06/09/2022

Chief Dan Tomlinson (retired), provided the city commission some very interesting data on the financial viability of the TRFD this week. Please take a moment to look through the presentation and data he presented. If you’d like to watch the presentation, it is available on the Three Rivers City Hall page.
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05/27/2022

This month has been difficult. We’ve had to say goodbye to two incredible career firefighters. Both were incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and highly respected. What they brought to the table can’t be taught. FF Josh Linn and Captain Josh Griffin thank you for all you have given to this community and your brothers. We wish you both futures full of success and happiness. You boys will be missed terribly!

04/28/2022

Well done Sturgis Fire! Good to see you increasing your services to your citizens. We love seeing the support you receive from your city leaders!

A nationwide shortage of first responders was leading to delayed ambulance response times here in West Michigan. LifeCare ambulance services provides emergency response to 14 counties in the state. The vice president of LifeCare said they were experiencing a severe staffing shortage causing people t...

03/09/2022

As the days pass it appears as if we are reaching a tipping point. Over the past two weeks three members have turned in resignation letters. Today we say goodbye to Jason Chrisman who has served the community for 20+ years. Thank you for all that you have done for your community Jason! We wish you the best of luck! Let’s hope these posts don’t become common.

03/01/2022

It’s not just a concern here at home! Let’s hope we can become competitive and retain our critical staff! Our members are are highly trained and are currently in high demand across the country.

The Traverse City Fire Department met with city commissioners Monday to present their annual report. Traverse City Fire Chief Jim Tuller also spoke about first responder shortages and how it’s impacting local fire departments. According to Tuller, Traverse City fire departments have felt the affec...