Volunteer Fire and Rescue of Northern Michigan
RFC Fire And Rescue serves the three townships of Readmond, Friendship and Cross Village, covering an area of 72.7 square miles with about 26 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Around one-third of the land is state owned and mostly covered by forest.
The resident population was recorded as 1778 in the 2017 census. It is conservatively estimated that the population triples during the summer months.
Our all-volunteer squad currently has 18 members, with many of them being cross-trained as both firefighters and emergency medical responders. We are always looking for more volunteers!
Events/Fundraisers
- Friday, June 30, 6-9 pm Community Picnic, Good Hart Store. Fried chicken, paper plates & utensils provided. Bring a dish or dessert to share, beverage & chair. All donations go to RFC. Thank You! $7000 raised
- Saturday, July 1, 11 am - 3 pm Book Sale, Cross Village Town Hall on Wadsworth St. Cross Village Parade Day. Thanks to all who worked & donated. Over $2000 raised.
- Monday, August 14, 7 pm Annual Meeting, Robinson Rd. Fire Hall. All are welcome!
- Thursday, August 24, 7 pm Friends of RFCV Fire & Rescue meeting to discuss fundraising possibilities. All welcome.
- Wednesday, September 13, 5 - 8 pm Legs Inn Benefit Dinner Tickets will be $30 at the door. If you wish to purchase a ticket for a squad member you may do so at the door or mail a check with a note in the memo area of purpose to 8338 W. Robinson Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
- Saturday, September 30, 5:30 pm Potluck dinner, bring a dish to share, your own beverage & utensils. 7 pm Barn Dance, Bliss Gardens Farm 5322 Hill Rd, Cross Village
- Sunday October 1 hot dogs/wagon rides at Black Barn Farm in Cross Village
- Ongoing: beautiful 2024 calendar, created by Ceci Bauer of Primitive Images, for sale for $18. Funds will be donated. Thank you Ceci!
What You Can Do
- Have your address well marked
- Road & driveway access for fire engines needs at least 12 feet of height and width (and more for bends)
- Move personal vehicles out of the way
- Put pets in a secured area away from responders
- For medical emergencies, make note of time of incident
- Either gather any medications or have a list
- Let us know of any allergies
- We will need the patient's name and date of birth
THANK YOU!
Thank you Community for providing us with the PPE we need to try to stay safe while serving you during this Corona Virus epidemic.