Lowell Fire Dept Helps Battle Blaze in Saranac
The Lowell Area Fire Department was one of 15 agencies to respond to a fire at Dynamic Wood Products in Saranac on Friday evening. While a barn located at the business’s Pinckney Road property was […]
Lowell Area Fire Department
New Fire Chief Credits Team’s Firm Foundation for Successful Transition
Having a major staff shake up at the fire department and quickly promoting the deputy to fire chief with a short transition time might cause a bit of angst for the department and community. However, […]
Lowell Fire Chief Resigns Amid New Criminal Charges
Lowell Fire Chief Shannon Witherell stepped down from his position last Thursday and was in court on Friday, Dec. 15, for arraignment on three counts of criminal sexual conduct. Previously, Witherell was placed on paid […]
Pancakes and Protection: February Fire Beat
We are debuting a new column and a new writer today to provide regular updates on the Lowell Area Fire Department. With the immense popularity of First Look’s Police Beat articles, I thought it might […]
Dan Rybiski: LAFD Rookie of the Year
Each year, the Lowell Area Fire Department recognizes one new member who has gone above and beyond in their commitment to the community and their fellow firefighters. At its year-end banquet, Dan Rybiski was the […]
Scenes from Lowell: Fire Department Dedicates New Engine
A crowd gathered at the fire station on Saturday afternoon as the Lowell Area Fire Department installed its newest engine. Representatives from the three municipalities that make up the Fire and Emergency Services Authority — […]
LAFD Holds Annual Banquet, Honors Firefighters
Each December, the Lowell Area Fire Department holds an annual banquet in which firefighters, officers and their families gather to recognize the achievements of the past 12 months. Held at The Fairway Event & Banquet […]
Lowell Area Firefighter Profile: Kevin and Mandie Jones
Kevin and Mandie Jones aren’t just committed to each other; they are also committed to the Lowell Area Fire Department. The married couple share a love for public service which they put into action as […]
Lowell Area Fire Department: Highlights from 2nd Quarter of 2022
As of the end of June 2022, the Lowell Fire Department was on pace with its call numbers from last year. During the first two quarters of the year, firefighters responded to 501 calls, down […]
Lowell Charter Township Asks Voters to Consider Millage for Fire and Emergency Services
We received the following press release from Lowell Charter Township. Lowell Charter Township, Michigan, June 21, 2022 – Lowell Charter Township will ask residents to consider a millage on Aug. 2 to support fire […]