Our Vision
We, the Gerrish Township Fire/EMS Department, are committed to providing professional emergency services to our residents, visitors, and our neighboring communities through protection of life and preservation of property for future generations through:
Compassionately Caring for those in need. Technological advancements. Education of our staff and the community. Family-oriented work environments and community involvement. Fiscal Responsibility in our budget and necessary purchases to ensure the best quality of care, service, and safety of our staff.
Meet the Fire & EMS
Leadership Team
Proudly serving Gerrish Township.

Jim Fisher
Fire Chief

Brandon Rodgers
Assistant Fire Chief

Kristi Gilliam
Assistant Chief - EMS

Julie Hill
2nd Lieutenant

Jake Figley
Captain, Training Officer

Mike Bentley
Lieutenant, Safety Officer

Jason Budzinski
2nd Lieutenant - Operations
Gerrish Township
Firefighters
Our professional rescue team for fire emergencies.
Michael Dunton
Firefighter (FF2)
Norman LaBonte
Firefighter (FF2)
Rachel LaBonte
Firefighter (FF2)
Eric Muszynski
Firefighter (FF2)
Greg Patchin
Firefighter (FF2)
Jennifer Patchin
Firefighter (FF2)
Scott Patchin
Medical First Responder (MFR)
Firefighter (FF2)
Firefighter (FF2)
Michael Stempien
Firefighter (FF2)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Gerrish Township
Paramedics and EMT's
Our professional rescue team for fire and medical emergencies.
Sarah Banks
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Firefighter (FF2)
Firefighter (FF2)
Donnie Burkett
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Firefighter (FF2)
Firefighter (FF2)
Dan Goyette
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Firefighter (FF2)
Firefighter (FF2)
Rob Hurley
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Amber Nebor
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Firefighter (FF2)
Firefighter (FF2)
Justin Rogers
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Kathy Pardo
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Firefighter (FF2)
Firefighter (FF2)
Josh Sanford
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Firefighter (FF2)
Firefighter (FF2)
Beth Sproul
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Firefighter (FF2)
Firefighter (FF2)
Chris Wilson
Paramedic (EMT-P)