Staff

The Fire Department is professionally staffed by 83 personnel assigned to one of three 24-hour shifts for emergency response. In addition, there is one Fire Marshal, a Training Officer, four Battalion Chiefs and the Fire Chief. The department staffs seven stations strategically located throughout the city. Administrative offices are located in Station 1 at 195 E. Michigan Ave.

Public requests

-Those interested in fire station tours, asking the Fire Department to attend an event and similar requests should contact Battalion Chief Martin Erskine at mwerskine@battlecreekmi.gov or 269-966-3519.

-Requests to have the smoke house at an event should be directed to Fire Marshal Quincy Jones at qdjones@battlecreekmi.gov or 269-966-3519.

-For other requests or with general questions, please email the Fire Department at firedept@battlecreekmi.gov. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

-All Freedom of Information Act requests for Fire Department records should be directed to the City Clerk at city-clerk@battlecreekmi.gov. More here at our FOIA web page.

Equipment

The Department has in service a minimum of 5 Engines and a Fire Truck at all times, as well as up to 3 additional Medical Response Vehicles when daily staffing allows.

Regional Response Team

The Battle Creek Fire Department has been designated by the State of Michigan as 1 of 16 Regional Response Teams and, as such, receives additional equipment and training needed to respond to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) events in the state. This designation allows the department to provide an improved level of haz-mat response to City and area residents as well.

Services

This team responds to over 6,500 calls annually and provides a variety of services including: