Located in Northern Michigan, the Old Mission Peninsula is perhaps Michigan's most unique and scenic township. Unlike the typical six mile by six mile square township, the Old Mission Peninsula is finger-like in shape, projecting approximately 18 miles into Grand Traverse Bay. The township varies from one to three miles in width and contains approximately 54 miles of Great Lakes shoreline.

The Fire Department consists of 2 stations, under the direction of ( 1 ) full time paid Chief and ( 1 ) full-time paid Assistant Chief. Each station is operated by it's volunteer membership.

Old Mission Peninsula is protected both by Fire and EMS personnel. The Peninsula Township Fire Department consists of an Engine, Tanker, and Ambulance that responds out of each fire station.

Our Mission

The Peninsula Fire & Rescue Association is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) organization whose purpose is to provide support to the Peninsula Township Fire Department. By sponsoring fund-raising events, like our Pancake Breakfasts, and through donations from private citizens, we are able to purchase equipment and support public education programs for the Peninsula Township Fire Department.

Conceived by members of the Peninsula Township Fire Department as a means to purchase additional equipment and provide positive public relations, the Peninsula Fire & Rescue Association accepts members from our community who are interested in helping the fire department. We are able to augment the department’s annual budget by supplying equipment and supporting public education programs throughout our community. We also offer CPR and First Aid training to individuals and civic groups in our area. Monies raised through our Pancake Breakfasts and private donations have allowed us to continue to support the fire department and it’s members.

Through our efforts, the Peninsula Fire & Rescue Association has been able to purchase many pieces of equipment for the Peninsula Township Fire Department. Below is just a sample of the items given to the Peninsula Township Fire Department:

Ice Rescue Sled
Stryker Rugged Cot for Ambulance
Upgrade and equip 17’ Mako boat for water rescue
2 new Water/ice rescue suits
Drop tank holder and drop tank for Tanker 2
Cascade air system for filling SCBA tanks at Station #1
2 Portable radios for scene/traffic control
Polaris snowmobile and rescue sled
Air compressor for Station #1
Water line and hydrants at Station #2
Generator for Station #1

Annual Fire Prevention Week program/contest at Old Mission Peninsula School

Peninsula Fire & Rescue Association Board of Directors/Executive Board
Pamela VanderMey, President
Stanley Zaremba, Treasurer
William Flachsmann, Secretary
Grant Blackmer, Vice President
Cory Reamer, Vice Treasurer
Robert Stafford, Member at Large

If you would like to make a donation to the Peninsula Fire & Rescue Association on behalf of yourself, your organization or in memoriam of a loved one, you may do so by sending your donation to the:

Peninsula Fire & Rescue Association
P.O. Box 492
Traverse City, MI 49685-0492

If you have any questions or comments regarding our organization, please e-mail us at pfra@peninsulafire.org