FFD plays big role with aid station volunteers for 50th Volkslaufe
The Frankenmuth Fire Department had a myriad of responses last week, among their detail with the Frankenmuth Jaycees Volkslaufe.
At 1:01pm Wednesday, July 2, a landscaping contractor was planting some shrubs at a residence on Oxford Knoll and struck a gas line, causing rupture. Engine 2 responded and isolated the area until Consumers Energy crews arrived to disconnect the line, FFD Crew Leader Jeff Weiss said.
𠇊lthough Miss Dig had been called to stake the underground utilities, the flags and marks had been moved weeks prior,” FFD Chief Phil Kerns said.
A dozen firefighters reported and cleared the scene in one hour.
At 6:35am Friday, July 4, a resident at Medilodge, 500 block of West Genesee Street, activated a pull station alarm. FFD Captain Doug VanWormer said the alarm was reset by the fire crew and the personnel were able to clear within 25 minutes. A total of 11 firefighters reported to the station.
Also on July 4, at 10:28pm, Squad 4 assisted MMR Ambulance Service personnel for a medical call in the 9000 block of King Road, Frankenmuth Township. Seven fire personnel traveled to the hall and cleared 40 minutes later.
At 12:55pm Saturday, July 5, a child activated a pull station alarm at Bavarian Blast Water Park. Engine 2 responded and confirmed with staff it was false. The alarm was reset and the 12 firefighters who reported were cleared within 20 minutes.
At 5:07am Sunday, July 6, Squad 4 assisted Frankenmuth Police Department officers and MMR at Wellspring Lutheran Home, 725 West Genesee Street, for a medical call. A half-dozen reported and cleared after 40 minutes of service.
Alarm No. 101 for 2025 took place at 8:43pm on July 6 for an arcing wire in the 3000 block of South Block Road, Frankenmuth Township. The wire created a fire nearby.
Engine 2 responded and FFD Assistant Chief Dan Schneirla advised upon arrival, the wire had burned off, blew the nearby fuse on the utility pole, and the small blaze was out. The resident contacted Consumers Energy and the FFD was able to clear, with no hazard present. Thirteen fire personnel made the trip to the station.
In other FFD news, the department was busy with Volkslaufe activities on Thursday evening, July 3, and Friday morning, July 4. The firefighters stood by in Heritage Park Thursday night for the annual Volkslaufe fireworks display. Later, they helped clear the park of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, assisting the FPD at Frankenmuth River Place Shops.
“The fireworks traffic was a little heavier this year and we cleared about 11:30pm,” Kerns recalled.
Early Friday morning, a large crew of firefighters, family members, and friends staffed the Mill Street aid station to provide some water relief to the runners and walkers, including the ariel rig, Truck 3. Utility 6 assisted FPD with a medical unit and responded to a few minor issues.
The mid-month training took place Tuesday, July 8, as fire personnel worked on pumping and drafting water from the Cass River in Heritage Park.
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