Grand Traverse Metro Firefighters Local 5288

11/01/2026

11-1-2026 - STRUCTURE FIRE - ALL UNITS CLEAR

04:28, Units Dispatched to the area of Dracka Rd and Hartman, units toned for a structure fire.

Units arrived on scene to heavy fire conditions.

10:08, Units cleared.

Thank you to Blair Township Fire, Long Lake Fire, Traverse City Fire, GTSO, Grand Traverse 911, MMR.

10/10/2026

We need to give a huge thank you to Lowe’s Traverse City and the Grand Traverse Metro for making this project happen!

Through an extremely generous donation, Lowe’s Traverse City donated and installed a patio at Station 12 along with a new grill and furniture. We thank them for all their hard work and support of Grand Traverse Metro.

It has been shown time and time again having spaces to decompress are crucial for mental/physical health. We look forward to using this space to its full potential!

10/06/2026

Shout out to the crew!

10/01/2026

😀Last Car Seat Safety Check of the Season!

Don't miss your final opportunity this season to have your child's car seat checked by the experts!

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, from 2–6 PM at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market for a FREE car seat safety check provided by Safe Kids North Shore, led by the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department.

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will:
• Ensure your child's car seat is the right fit based on their age, height, and weight.
• Review Michigan car seat laws and current safety recommendations.
• Guide you through the proper installation of your child's car seat.

Each safety check takes approximately 30–60 minutes, depending on your vehicle and car seat.

Take advantage of this free service before the market season comes to a close. We hope to see you there!

East Bay Charter Township
East Bay Corners Farmers Market
Grand Traverse Metro Emergency Services Authority
Safe Kids North Shore

09/22/2026

9-21-2026 - ALL UNITS CLEAR - COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE

Engine 12, Engine 11, Traverse City Ladder 1, Truck 1, Blair Tanker 5, Metro 701, Metro 702, Metro 703, Metro 760, Green Lake Chief, GTSO, MSP, and MMR.

All units responded to the area of South Airport and Crossing Circle for a possible fire. The scene was quickly stabilized and units were clear.

Thank you to all our mutual aid partners.

09/07/2026

ALL UNITS ARE CLEAR - September 7, 2026 - Residential Structure Fire

Metro Engine 11, Metro Engine 12, Metro Truck 1, are on scene of a residential fire Off Veterans Dr.

Other units on scene from Long Lake, Blair, Traverse City Fire, Elmwood, MMR, MSP, and GTSO.

09/01/2026

Final numbers are in!!! Huge thank you to all the golfers, prize donations and donors for this years outing!! We have made a $750 donation to Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids. We appreciate all of the support and will be back bigger and better next year!

08/01/2026

⛳️ TODAY IS THE DAY! ⛳️

Rise and shine, golfers! The moment we’ve been waiting for is finally here—it’s time for the Grand Traverse Metro Firefighters Local 5288 5th Annual Golf Outing!

Sure, the weather app is showing a tiny bit of rain, but a few drops won't stop us—and let’s be honest, it’s going to be way better than last year! 🌧️➡️☀️
Here is what you need to know for this morning:

⏰ TODAY'S GAME PLAN:
* 📍 WHERE: Twin Birch Golf Course (Kalkaska, MI)
* 🕘 TEE OFF: 9:00 AM Sharp!
* ⛳️ FORMAT: 18-Hole, 4-Person Scramble

Grab your rain jackets just in case, bring the high energy, and let's get ready for 18 holes of laughs, great shots, and incredible support for the Great Lakes Burn Camp! 🪵❤️

Drive safe getting to the course. We can’t wait to see all the teams out there at 9:00 AM! Let's hit 'em straight! 🚒💨🏆

07/29/2026

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Almost everyone loves that new car smell. Even firefighters, whose sense of smell may be a little dulled from sniff

07/27/2026

We sure are proud of the new truck! Thank you to our Fire Board and Administration for making this happen and all the work behind the scenes by Brother Clute along with the other apparatus committee members!

There’s nothing better than seeing a brand new truck in action!
Reliant team members delivered Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department’s new Pierce Ascendant® 107’ Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder last week, and less than 8 minutes later, the stick was in the air. That’s exactly what we love to see!
This new apparatus will replace a 2007 Pierce Arrow XT 75’ Aerial Ladder, as Truck 1 begins its next chapter serving the community.
Thank you, Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department, for your continued trust and partnership. We’re proud to be part of the delivery and know this truck will serve your department and community for many years to come!
Welcome home, Truck 1!