Weekend events in Glen Arbor

Hello all, we just wanted to remind everyone of the Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon and 5k races.  These road races will begin and end in downtown Glen Arbor. Packet pickup for the races will be at Glen Lake Fire Department Station 1 at 6401 State Street in Glen Arbor between 5 and 7pm this evening and again tomorrow morning beginning at 5:30. Race packets will be unavailable outside of these times. For more information on the race please visit http://www.enduranceevolution.com/glen-arbor-solstice-half-marathon-5k/

Other area events include the Glen Arbor BBQ and Brew Festival from 2pm until 8pm on Saturday.  More information at: http://www.visitglenarbor.com/event/bbq-brew-fest/ 

With all of these events, as well as the "normal" summer crowds in the area please be aware of others and travel with caution watching for runners, bikers, and congested traffic points.  As always, feel free to stop by either of our stations for a tour or to find out a little more about your fire department.  

Have a fun and safe weekend!!

M-22 Challenge

Hello Everyone, we just wanted to remind all of you that the M-22 Challenge is tomorrow, June 14th starting at 8am.  This will lead to local traffic delays and road closures along the race route so please watch out for racers as well as emergency vehicles throughout the event.

The M-22 Challenge is in it's 6th year and features a unique combination of running, biking, and paddling around Glen Lake. For more information please visit m22challenge.com

Heat Safety Tips

As summer quickly approaches, please remember that the heat of the sun and sand in our area can be very deceiving. Whenever you venture outdoors in hot weather, take steps to stay cool and healthy. Cut down on exercise and other hard tasks. Drink two to four glasses of cool, non-alcoholic fluids every hour. Rest often in shady areas. Wear light clothing and protect yourself from the sun with a wide brimmed hat, sunglasses and sunscreen - SPF 15 or higher. To learn more, visit http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.asp

When was the last time you tested your smoke alarms?

Last month? Last year? Can't remember? If you're not sure your smoke alarms are working, then how can you be sure you'll be protected if a fire breaks out? Don't gamble with your life and assume your smoke alarms are working. Test each one, every month, so you'll know they'll be ready to protect you and your family if there's a fire. Test your alarm for life!