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The 2024 “Firefighter of the Year” recipient was nominated and voted by the Imlay City Firefighters and Fire Officers. This award is presented to a fire department member for their outstanding leadership, service, and contributions to the fire department. This year’s recipient is Nathan Gill, who has over 11 years of service with Imlay City. Nathan (Nate) is an outstanding choice for this honor and award. We congratulate Nathan on this well-deserved opportunity for all his achievements, dedication, and leadership.
Nate joined the Imlay City Fire Department in the fall of 2013 and completed his Firefighter I&II certification in the spring of 2015. He continued his education and training, including Company Officer I&II and other key leadership classes. His dedication, passion, mentorship, and leadership have not gone unrecognized. His zeal and love for this fire service are unmatched. He has been a motivator and influencer in the department. He consistently shows up for runs and training, always eager to help or lend a hand. When he is not busy working on his farm, you will find him assisting another department member with vehicle or equipment repair. Due to his quiet nature, his actions speak louder than his words, and he quietly takes on any task he is assigned and other items that need attention.
Nate can perform any job function in the department, making him a valuable asset during any fire incident. He is eagerly willing to drive, run the pump, perform suppression operations, lead teams, and manage incident operations. His enthusiasm is contagious and provides the team with plenty of motivation. Nate is truly worthy of this recognition. The Imlay City Fire Department and the Fire Services in Lapeer County are fortunate to have his dedication, knowledge, and service.
Firefighter of the Year
Nathan Gill
Nate Gill with 2024 Imlay City Fire Department “Firefighter of the Year Award”
Ben Horton receiving “Kip Reaves Memorial Wingnut Award” from Lt. Jeff Marceau
Kip Reaves Memorial Wingnut Award
Benjamin Horton
The 2024 “Kip Reaves Memorial Wingnut Award” recipient was nominated and voted by the Imlay City Firefighters and Fire Officers. This award is presented to a fire department member for a specific event or situation that demonstrated ingenuity, increased morale, or provided special recognition to the individual or group. This year’s recipient is Benjamin Horton, who has over 10 years of service with Imlay City. Benjamin (Ben) is an outstanding choice for this honor and award. We congratulate Ben on this well-deserved recognition.
Ben joined the Imlay City Fire Department in the spring of 2014 and completed his Firefighter I&II certification in the spring of 2015. His dedication, passion, mentorship, and leadership have not gone unrecognized. He consistently shows up for runs and training, always eager to help or lend a hand. Ben took the ladder truck to a local community exposition hosted by a local church at the Imlay City Fair Grounds. They showed off the firetruck and its capability, including raising the ladder to demonstrate its reach. When they finished the day and began to lower and retract the ladder, a hydraulic cylinder leak developed and remained stuck in the up and extended position. Due to the ladder being up and extended, the truck could not be moved back to the station. Ben jumped into action and used his mechanic's skills and some ingenuity to bypass the hydraulic system and get the ladder lowered and retracted. He returned the ladder truck to the hall. Ultimately, the firetruck was taken out of service for repairs.
His enthusiasm and ingenuity are contagious and provide the team with plenty of motivation. Ben is truly worthy of this recognition. The Imlay City Fire Department and the Fire Services in Lapeer County are fortunate to have his dedication, knowledge, and service.
Business Contact Form
Business Owners,
The City of Imlay City requests that you complete the form found below and return it to City Hall, 150 North Main Street. This form is necessary so that we may contact you in the case of an emergency in which our Police and/or Fire Department needs to respond. This information will be shared only with Lapeer County Central Dispatch and is secured by both the City and also with Central Dispatch.
We ask that the information be kept up-to-date as property owners and business owners and managers change. Please contact the City office if you have any questions, 810-724-2135.
Fire Department Facts
In 1876, the first Imlay fire department was organized and serviced by 50 volunteers, and a frame one-story building was built with a jail in the rear. The first fireman to arrive with his horse at the fire station was the one paid. His horse was used to pull the hose cart.
In 1970 the Village of Imlay City became a City and the fire department became the City of Imlay City Fire Department (ICFD). At that time, and for many years afterward, ICFD provided fire protection to Goodland Township, Imlay Township, and the City of Imlay City. During the late 1980's, Goodland Township formed their own FD and in the 1990's, ICFD began providing fire protection to Imlay Township on a contract basis.
Currently: Class 7 fire protection is provided to the City and class 5 to 7 in Imlay Township by 19 paid per call highly trained firefighters consisting of 14 firefighters, a Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain and two Lieutenants.
The department has a pumping capacity of 4,000 gallons per minute, and more than 11,000 gallons of water for immediate use.
Apparatus consists of an engine, a 75' aerial ladder with pump, two tenders, one grass rig, a rescue truck, a utility truck.
The men and women of the department are dedicated to the welfare of the community and participate in numerous activities promoting fire safety and other community services. ICFD is a member of a mutual aid pact that gives and receives automatic and requested mutual aid to the surrounding communities in times of emergencies. ICFD is a member of the Lapeer County Fire Association and the Michigan State Fire Association.
Dispatching of Emergency calls are handled through Lapeer County E-911 central dispatch.
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