Unadilla Fire Department
Gregory’s 49th Independence Day Parade
Entertaining onlookers prior to the start of the parade And it begins! There’d be no parade without the tractors! One thing you can always count on in the Gregory parade: Lots of tractors! Driven by veteran farmers and future farmers, tractors old and new are used to pull families, clubs, and […]
Unadilla Township Fire Department is proud owner of new rescue truck
by Mary Jo David On May 17, 2024, the Unadilla Township Fire Department is now the proud owner of a new Rescue Truck, to be used for, among other things, medical runs, farm accidents, and water and ice rescues. The purchase was originally approved to receive Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) grant money from […]
Unadilla Twp. structure fire leads to arrest of firefighter impersonator
Information provided by Unadilla Township Police Department In the early morning of Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, the Unadilla Township Police Department responded to assist the fire department with a structure fire on Van Syckle Ct. The Unadilla Township Fire Department was also assisted by Hamburg Township, Putnam Township, and Howell Area Fire Departments in the […]
Behind the scenes of Gregory’s 4th of July celebration tradition
by Judy Williams A lot has to happen behind the scenes before you hear the oohs and ahhs of the Gregory Fourth of July celebration. Most of the background tasks are handled by the hard-working Fourth of July committee. These 10 dedicated individuals have been planning the 47th Independence Day Celebration for almost a year. […]
House fire in Unadilla Township displaces six
A house fire that started around 7 a.m. on May 16 displaced six residents. The home, on Dexter Trail, was a total loss, and resulted in the loss of the family’s pets, including a dog and turtle. The family’s cat was found unharmed after the fire According to Unadilla Township Police Chief David Russel, everyone […]
When minutes count, new machine can be a lifesaver
by Unadilla Twp. Fire Chief Wendy Hause The Unadilla Township Fire Department, with help from the Lucas for Lucas Foundation and donated funds, recently purchased and received a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) device known as a LUCAS Chest Compression System. When a patient suffers cardiac arrest and has no detectable heartbeat, effective CPR is the most […]
A grateful community bids farewell to Mark Schroeder, retired Unadilla Township fire chief
by Judy Williams With a heavy heart, community members said a final farewell to Mark Schroeder in a memorial service held at the Unadilla Township Fire Station on Sunday, March 28. He had always considered the station his true home. “The department became his family,” said a somber Linda Topping, Unadilla Township clerk. “He saw […]
The UTFD and family of Fire Chief Mark Schroeder thank everyone for their prayers and support during this difficult time
Services for Chief Schroeder are as follows: Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Unadilla Township Fire Station, 116 Main Street, Gregory, MI. Visitation: Noon to 2:00 pm. Memorial Service begins at 2:00 pm. Procession of vehicles and emergency response apparatus to the Plainfield Cemetery following the service. Masks please if possible for those in attendance. […]
The women of the Unadilla Township Fire Department
by Judy Williams In good weather and in bad, in the dead of night or day, the four women in the Unadilla Township Fire Department stand ready to serve their community and help those in need, whether they are making a call to fight a fire or wheeling out on a life-saving medical run. Fire Chief […]