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Located in Northern Michigan, Grand Traverse Metro Emergency Services Authority is a unique fire department that consists of three former township fire departments. Grand Traverse Metro Emergency Services Authority now operates as one department that covers Acme, East Bay and Garfield Townships.
Help Wanted – Residency Program
Grand Traverse Metro Emergency Services Authority is looking for Firefighter/EMTs to participate in our residency program. Michigan Firefighter I and II and Michigan EMT-Basic license are required. Those interested and qualified please read the SOG and fill out the necessary application, both below.
Residency Program SOG
Residency Program Application
Residency Program Inquiry
Spring Safety Tips
The last of the snow has melted (we hope), the grass is green again, and the trees are in bloom. Surely that means spring cleaning is upon us! In an effort to make this "Spring Cleanup" a safe one, the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department has some safety tips. Read More
Smoke Alarm Project
There are still far too many people dying from fires. The fire departments of Grand Traverse County have established a five year goal for every home in the County to have at least two working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms save lives. Read More
Car Seat Checks
Have your child’s seat inspected by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians for: recalls, proper installation, appropriateness for child and other safety concerns.
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Metro Wide Call Volume
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Metro Wide | 3,987 | 4,259 | 1,288 |
| Station 1 | 767 | 974 | 289 |
| Station 8 | 508 | 604 | 210 |
| Station 9 | 219 | 185 | 29 |
| Station 11 | 2,028 | 1,628 | 497 |
| Station 12 | 465 | 868 | 263 |
| Acme Township | 434 | 471 | 175 |
| East Bay Township | 623 | 801 | 217 |
| Garfield Township | 2,879 | 2,949 | 885 |
| Out of District City of Traverse City, Blair TWP, Peninsula TWP and Grand Traverse Rural Fire Dept. |
113 | 84 | 27 |
