Lansing, Township (Ingham, MI)
Alert!
Township Hall will be closed Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.
Lansing, Township (Ingham, MI)
Alert!
Township Hall will be closed Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.
Lansing Township Fire Department was established in 1949 to protect life and property. In 1998, paramedic ambulance service was added to further the goal of protecting life by providing care for the sick and injured.
Today, 15 career firefighters provide fire, rescue, and ambulance service out of two fire stations with the help of five paid-on-call firefighters, who are ready to answer the call at a moment’s notice. The department proudly holds an ISO Public Protection Classification of 3, reflecting a high standard of fire service for the community we protect.
Location: 3301 W Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: (517) 485-5443
Fax: (517) 485-0143
Location: 2701 Hopkins Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: (517) 482-2088
Todd Hendy
Email: firechief@lansingtwpmi.gov
Phone: (517) 485-5443
Please review the full job description before applying: Firefighter / Paramedic Job Description
Interested in serving your community? Consider a rewarding career as a firefighter or paramedic!
If you are at least 18 years old, in good physical condition, and hold a valid Michigan driver’s license with a clean driving record, we encourage you to apply.
To submit your application, please choose one of the following options:
Option 1: Download and complete the application and background authorization form, then email both documents to FireChief@lansingtwpmi.gov.
Option 2: Fill out and submit the online form — it will be automatically emailed upon submission.
Option 3: Submit a completed application and background authorization form in person at The Lansing Township Fire Department.
*Please include a resume, cover letter and any relevant licenses and/or certifications when emailing an application or submitting in person.
*If you submit through the online submission, please upload a resume, cover letter and any relevant licenses and/or certifications. If you are unable to upload through the online submission please email them separately.
Complete the fillable form online or submit in-person to the Township Hall.
Application and $25.00 fee must be submitted in person to the Clerk’s office prior to inspection
Township Ordinance 25.5 prohibits outdoor barrel burning, ground burning, and the use of incinerators. Violation of this ordinance is a misdemeanor. Please help your Fire Department by complying with this ordinance and make Lansing Township a better place to live and breathe.
According to the best practices and state regulations, smoke detectors should be placed in three key locations throughout your home:
Install at least one smoke detector on every level of your home, including the basement.
Place a smoke detector inside each bedroom so occupants are alerted immediately.
Install detectors in hallways and common spaces just outside bedrooms for early warning of fire conditions outside of bedroom doors.
Scheduling your free smoke detector installation is easy; we’ve already cut through the red tape for you:
1. Call us, email, visit either of our fire stations, or fill out our online form.
2. A firefighter will discuss the number of detectors needed for your home and confirm the time and location of your free installation appointment.
3. On the scheduled date, our crew will meet you at your home and install detectors at no cost (parts and labor included).
Who is eligible for this program?
All Lansing Township residents are eligible. There are no income requirements or restrictions. There are no ownership requirements, we will install in rental homes, owner-occupied homes, or any other housing situation however, they must be installed in a residence of some kind, such as an apartment, manufactured home, trailer, duplex, single-family house, townhome, condo, etcetera.
I’m not sure if I am in your service area. Can I still get a free installation?
Absolutely. Just contact us and we will sort out the paperwork.
How many smoke detectors will be installed?
Our firefighters will assess your home and install as many detectors as needed so that you sleep safer at night.
What type of smoke detectors are used?
We install 10-year battery smoke detectors at no cost to you. If you have specific needs such as hearing-impaired alerting devices, please mention that when scheduling.
I need Carbon Monoxide detectors, too?
No worries, we’ll bring them. We suggest that Carbon Monoxide detectors be placed on any floor that you sleep on or have fuel-burning appliances or motors (water heater, furnace, gas stove, etcetera).
Do I need to do anything to prepare for installation?
Nope. We may request that aggressive pets be secured. We recommend you review the home fire safety checklist.
Is there really no cost?
Correct — the program is completely free. The Lansing Township Fire Department and several other area fire departments provide both detectors and the installation at no charge thanks to several partners, such as MI Prevention and the American Red Cross.
To request your free smoke detector installation, complete our online form, email the Fire Marshal at cwinter@lansingtwpmi.gov, or contact either of our fire stations during normal business hours:
Fire Station No. 51
West Michigan Avenue Fire Station
3301 W Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: (517) 485-5443
Fire Station No. 52
Groesbeck Neighborhood Fire Station
2701 Hopkins Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
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