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Recycle Your Batteries - The Fire Department is currently accepting batteries for recycling.  Batteries may be dropped off at either Fire Station #1 on Front Street or Fire Station #2 on 8th Street...  Please NO vehicle batteries.

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James Tuller, Fire Chief 922-4930 

The Traverse City Fire Department is responsible for providing all emergency life safety services within the City limits. This includes such activities as fire attack and suppression, Medical Advanced Life Support, Confined Space and Hazardous Materials situations, and other emergency/ rescue services. The Traverse City Fire Department also provides non-emergent services such as inspections, code enforcement, and Public Education programs.

The department strives to maintain a partnership with the business community in the continued effort to correct life safety and fire hazards through our inspection/prevention and education processes. 

The Traverse City Fire Department has a total of 26 personnel:  Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Training Officer, 2 Fire Inspectors, 3 Shift Captains, 3 Shift Lieutenants, and 15 Shift Firefighters. 1 non-fire Administrative Assistant is also employed by the fire department.

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