Fire and rescue teams bring hope where fear once stood.
Fire and Rescue Officers
Fire Department meetings are held Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM at the Ellsworth Fire Station.
Chief: Mark Groenink
Assistant Chief: Brian VanderArk
Ellsworth Captain: Daryl Richards
Atwood Captain: Nathan St. Pierre
Emergency Services (EMS) Director: Ward St. Pierre
Secretary/Treasurer: John Hastings
Township Board Representative to the Jordan Valley Ambulance Authority:Â Alex Busman
Our Stations
Atwood Fire Station
Serving Northern Banks Township, located off of Byers and US 131.Â
Ellsworth Fire Station
Located in the Village of Ellsworth. Built in 1989 on former railroad property.
Banks Township Fire and Rescue has invested in both land and water rescue capabilities.
The Banks Township Fire and Rescue Department proudly serves our community with two fire stations, more than 20 dedicated members, and a strong tradition of service dating back to 1928. Today, the department responds to over 100 calls each year, providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, water rescue, including a dive team and public safety education.
Community Outreach
From teaching our children about fire safety to setting up the waterslide at the Ellsworth Pig Roast and hosting a haunted house each Halloween, our Fire Department shows just how much it cares about the community. Their dedication goes far beyond emergency response—they are an active, supportive presence in the lives of our residents year-round.
Burn Permits
Township residents wishing to burn brush generally need a burn permit. Residents in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula can visit Michigan.gov/BurnPermit or call 866-922-BURN to check whether burning is currently allowed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
