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Manistee fire chief: station listed on National Register; regional fire district planning advances
Summary
City Fire Chief Tom Herndon reported the city's fire station was added to the National Register of Historic Places, the department responded to 1,270 incidents in 2025 (27 fires; ~80% EMS), and three townships have pledged $5,000 each toward formation of a new Fire District.
City Fire Chief Tom Herndon told the committee the city fire station has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places and reviewed the department's 2025 incident totals: 1,270 incidents recorded, 27 fire calls and an EMS share of about 80% of calls. Herndon said newer firefighters have reached the six-month mark and many are mid-way through paramedic school.
Herndon and Onekama Fire Chief Rob Johnson described progress on forming a regional Fire District. Filer, Onekama and Manistee townships have signed letters of intent and each contributed $5,000 toward attorney fees and start-up work; Stronach Township will consider the proposal at its upcoming board meeting. Committee materials indicate bi-weekly meetings are planned to draft Articles of Incorporation and finalize governance details.
