☀️ End Summer Strong—Learn CPR This August ☀️ Before summer winds down and schedules fill up, take time to learn a skill that can save a life. Join Grand Traverse Metro Fire for FREE Family & Friends CPR and head into fall feeling confident and prepared! 📅 August 18, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 GT Metro Fire Station 11 (3000 Albany St.) Learn adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief—because preparedness never takes a vacation. Pre-register in the comments below 🔽 #AugustSafety #BackToRoutine #FamilyAndFriendsCPR #LearnCPR #SaveALife #GTMetroFire
Can you believe we're one month away from the 25th Remembrance Ceremony of 9/11? Preparations are well underway and we'd like to offer an update. Allow us to introduce this year's soloist, Lili Sosa Dunn! Liliana Sosa Dunn is a second year music major at Northwestern Michigan College, where she is studying under the instruction of Dr. Diane M. Clark as a member of NMC’s Chamber Singers. Although she graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 2025, where she was a member of their Vocal Majority and Chorale ensembles, she went to Elk Rapids for most of her education. This is where she would star as the Teen Angel in Grease and Maria in The Sound of Music, as well as participate in the chamber choir and general ensemble. After she chose to transfer schools, she also performed at the Old Town Playhouse with their Young Company and Mainstage programs appearing as Jane Doe in Ride the Cyclone, Woman #1 in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and Mary Robert in Sister Act. She has also received first division scores at the State Solo and Ensemble Festival, and worked with Broadway Professionals at Take it From the Top’s one week intensive at the City Opera House. In the future, Liliana hopes to transfer to a musical theater BFA program. Mark your calendar and join us on 9/11. Friday, September 11 8:30 am - 9:00 am GT 9/11 Memorial Park 897 Parsons Road Traverse City, MI 49686
A big thank you to UpNorthLive and Marc Schollett Upnorthlive for stopping by and showcasing our new Truck 1! 🚒 We're excited to officially welcome this state-of-the-art apparatus to our fleet. With enhanced safety features, increased reach, and expanded capabilities, Truck 1 will help our firefighters better serve and protect the residents and visitors of Acme, East Bay, and Garfield Townships for many years to come. Check out the story below to learn more about our new Truck 1 and how it will strengthen emergency response throughout our service area!k
We are grateful to receive a $39,572.00 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to support our emergency response efforts! This funding was used to purchase a new spreader, cutter, and ram for the new Truck 1, helping ensure our department is better equipped to serve the Traverse City community. Thank you to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, Firehouse Subs in Traverse City, and the generous donors who made this possible! Check out the tools in action below! 🔽🚒
We are receiving calls mistaking the smoke in the air for building or wildland fires. Smoke in the air is also setting off some fire alarm systems as well inside buildings with open windows and doors. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to continue to deteriorate over the next 24+ hours. Stay indoors if you can and be safe!
Do you know someone who belongs at GTMESA? Over the past several weeks, we've introduced a few outstanding firefighters who have joined our department. Now, we're looking for a few more part-time candidates to complete our final Firefighter Orientation for 2026, beginning August 13. We're seeking Part-Time Firefighters who already possess: 🚒 Firefighter I & II 🔥 Hazardous Materials Operations 🩺 EMT-B is preferred (and will be necessary within a year). Orientation will run August 13–21, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Part-time firefighters are expected to work a minimum of 24 hours per week, with a preferred schedule averaging 36 hours per week (48 hours one week and 24 hours the next). Every person we hire helps shape our culture. That's why we're not looking for just anyone. We're looking for firefighters who want to invest in their teammates, serve our communities with pride, and help build the future of GTMESA. If someone comes to mind while reading this, tag them, share this post, or encourage them to apply. We'd love to meet them.
🎆 Celebrate Independence by Learning CPR 🎆 This July, take independence to heart. Learn how to respond in an emergency and help protect the people around you. Join Grand Traverse Metro Fire for FREE Family & Friends CPR and be ready when seconds matter. When? Tuesday, July 21, 2026 6–8 PM Where? GT Metro Fire Station 11 You’ll learn adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief—because being prepared is a true sign of independence! Preregister in the comments below! #JulySafety #IndependencePrepared #FamilyAndFriendsCPR #LearnCPR #SaveALife #GTMetroFire
Please join us in welcoming Firefighter Caleb Light to Grand Traverse Metro Emergency Services Authority! Caleb joins GTMESA as a part-time firefighter, bringing more than six years of fire and EMS experience. He currently serves as an EMT with Mobile Medical Response and previously worked as a full-time firefighter/EMT with Pea Ridge Fire Department in Arkansas. He holds Firefighter I & II and EMT certifications and is continuing his professional development through paramedic education. His experience, commitment to training, and service-minded approach make him an outstanding addition to our part-time team. Welcome to GTMESA, Caleb! Over the past several weeks, we've shared what it looks like to become part of the GTMESA family. Everything from firefighter orientation and hands-on training to welcoming new full-time firefighters as they began their careers. If those posts resonated with you, this is your opportunity to become part of the team. 🚨 Our final Part-Time Firefighter Orientation for 2026 begins Thursday, August 13. To be eligible, applicants must possess: 🔥 Firefighter I & II 🔥 Hazardous Materials Operations Part-time firefighters are expected to work a minimum of 24 hours per week, with a preferred schedule averaging 36 hours per week (48 hours one week and 24 hours the next). If you're looking for a part-time opportunity to continue growing your skills, serve alongside dedicated professionals, and make a meaningful impact in our communities, we'd love to hear from you. Every person we hire helps shape our culture. That's why we're not looking for just anyone. We're looking for part-time firefighters who want to invest in their teammates, serve our communities with pride, and help build the future of GTMESA. This is the final part-time firefighter orientation scheduled for 2026. If you're ready to become part of something bigger than yourself, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online today.
