~ MELROSE TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT ~
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The design and compilation of the text and photos on this site are copyrighted 2014.
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Please do not copy the photos on this site, many of which have been submitted by private individuals...
just come back and visit the site often to view the photos.
The design and compilation of the text and photos on this site are copyrighted 2014.
Evidently, according to the 20 May 1925 news article below, Melrose had a Fire Warden... Herrington.
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Two Articles Below: Notice was made that the proposition would assess two mills for the purpose of purchasing fire fighting equipment for the use of the township. The adoption of the proposition would place the township among the leaders of the state in fire protection for its residents.
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In 2011 historical photos hung on the wall of the
Melrose Township Fire Department and Melrose Township Hall Building and Location.
Tom Mackie made the frames for the photos.
AWARDED
TO
KENNETH J. STARR
FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE
TO
MELROSE TOWNSHIP
FIRE
DEPARTMENT
TO
KENNETH J. STARR
FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE
TO
MELROSE TOWNSHIP
FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Honored Firemen
Chuck Sherk, Walt Masters, James Whitfield Sr.
Chuck Sherk, Walt Masters, James Whitfield Sr.
In Loving Memory of
JAMES (SAILOR) URMAN
A Member of the
Melrose Township Fire Dept.
who died
November 22, 1989
Henry A. Beadell's family has summered at Walloon Lake since 1908. Henry's 1994 obituary told that Henry was an active participant in the origination of the Smokey the Bear Campaign. Also, Henry gave freely of his time and knowledge as a volunteer firefighter for the Walloon area fire department for more than 40 years.
In 1907 the Village of Walloon Lake endured a devasting fire, burning many of the businesses.
See the webpage on this site about "The Foot" to read more about this horrific fire in the Village of Walloon Lake.
See the webpage on this site about "The Foot" to read more about this horrific fire in the Village of Walloon Lake.
Although the Village of Walloon Lake itself was never threatened by a forest fire, forest fires were a menacing threat after the lumbering companies removed the logs from the land. When the loggers left, large amounts of brush were left behind, to become dry, and extremely flammable to whatever causes of fires. During 1908 both the South Shore and the North Shore had forest fires in their surroundings. In 1924 the Indian Garden Hotel was threatened by a huge forest fire which was finally put in check by the firefighters creating a backfire.
Ken Klumpp, previous Walloon Lake village resident, remembers going on "fire runs" with his dad, and they carried 50 gallon barrels of water for their water supply. At that time the Fire Department had a Jeep with a pump on a trailer.
Photo Below: Lester Stevens stood in his driveway by his yard with Masters' house on the left behind the pole, and the fire station on the right behind the other pole. This was probably 1960 or after when this first small fire hall was built.
1963 Fire at Home of Carl Stevens
2002
Walloon Lake Post Office Moves To the Melrose Township Fire Department Building
Walloon Lake Post Office Moves To the Melrose Township Fire Department Building
Fire officials continue probe into cause of blaze
December 09, 2004|By Steve Zucker News-Review Staff Writer
WALLOON LAKE - As fire officials continue their investigation into what caused a fire that destroyed much of a Melrose Township firefighter's home Sunday, members of the community he's served for many years are coming together to help out the family which lost most of their belongings in the fire.
Obituary Below: Kenneth David Brochu was the longest serving volunteer fireman
on the Melrose Township force and served for years as Fire Chief.
on the Melrose Township force and served for years as Fire Chief.
At the end of 2023, after many years of dedicated service,
Bob Diepeveen, Dave Ramage, Dennis Howard, and Midge Barnes retired
from the Melrose Township Fire Department.
Bob Diepeveen, Dave Ramage, Dennis Howard, and Midge Barnes retired
from the Melrose Township Fire Department.
Robert Ward Mackie (1933 ~ 2023) was a volunteer fireman in Melrose Township.
Please do not copy the photos on this site, many of which have been submitted by private individuals...
just come back and visit the site often to view the photos.
just come back and visit the site often to view the photos.