Open House Today!!

Hello Everyone! Just wanted to remind you the doors are now open for the 2014 Open House at Glen Lake Fire Station 1 in Glen Arbor from now until 2pm.  Hot dogs, chips, and ice cream treats are provided as a light lunch while you explore our apparatus, station, and meet our staff. Hope to see you all today!

Glen Lake Fire Department Station #1

2014 Annual Open House!

Saturday, July 26^th     10am until 2pm

Glen Arbor Public Safety Building

6401 W State Street

Planned Activities:

Fire Truck Bounce House                            Climb aboard our Fire/Rescue Boat

Activities/Games for all ages                    Station and apparatus tours           

See our in house training structure

Have your blood pressure or blood sugar checked

See our medical equipment and learn about the services we provide

Ice cream, hot dogs, chips, and beverages beginning at 11am

Join us for a day of fun and education!

Beach Hazard Warning

Hello Everyone, we just want to pass along a quick update from the National Weather Service regarding a beach hazard warning for today.  Due to current weather patterns, choppy conditions and rip currents are possible on Lake Michigan along the entire Northwestern Michigan shoreline with thunderstorms possible in the late afternoon.

Please exercise caution on the water today, and be safe!

Refer to this link for updates to the forecast and alerts: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?map.x=127&map.y=176&site=apx&zmx=1&zmy=1#.U85YXPldVHW

Water Safety

As Summer finally warms up, we have just a few tips for everyone. The water is beautiful and can be very fun, but for your safety, please be sure to wear life jackets and let others know where you are going when venturing out on a canoe, boating, or kayak trip.

Please don't take chances overestimating your swimming skills. Swim only in designated areas and never swim alone. No one can anticipate changing lake currents, riptides, sudden storms or other hidden dangers. If you do get caught in a rip tide along Lake Michigan, don’t panic. Swim parallel to shore until you feel the pull stop. You can then swim back to shore.

Finally,remember to keep an eye on children! it only takes a few seconds for a small child to wander away. Children have a natural curiosity and attraction to water so please keep kids safe and enjoy the summertime!

Pancake Breakfast!

Due to a bit of confusion as to the date of our annual pancake breakfast, we just want to confirm that it is indeed on Sunday, July 6th from 8 until noon.  At a recommended donation of $7 per adult for all you can eat pancakes and sausage served with fresh coffee, juice, and milk we hope that you will join us for this event.  Your continued support helps to fund public education and many other programs that would not otherwise be possible.

See you all Sunday!

Holiday Weekend Reminders

Hey everyone, this upcoming weekend is not only a celebration of our nation's independence, but also one of the busiest weekends in Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties.  With so many festivities and things to do, we want to highlight a few key things going on out here in Glen Arbor and Empire for the weekend of the 4th.

• On the 4th at 10AM there will be a Flag Raising Ceremony at Old Settler's Picnic Grounds
• On the 4th at Noon in Downtown Glen Arbor is the Annual 4th of July Parade

On Sunday July 6th from 8am until noon the Glen Arbor Fire and Rescue Association will be hosting its annual pancake breakfast at the Glen Arbor Township Hall.  The breakfast is to benefit the Glen Lake Fire Department and raises funds for public education, fire prevention, and other programs that would not otherwise be possible.  

Please stay safe out there!  Be on the lookout for runners, walkers, hikers, and bikers in the area! Remember to stay hydrated and have a great time out there!