3/29/11 - Eaton Rapids Twp grass fire, 5959 Curtice Rd

The dual training of the Eaton Rapids Township Fire Department came in handy when they were dispatched to a grass fire at 5959 Curtice Rd in their coverage area of Aurelius Township. Shortly after firefighters were alerted around 12:40 PM, two grass rigs and an engine responded. Approximately 1 acre was involved when 1218 arrived, and with 1219 only a couple minutes behind, both rigs made quick work of the flames. About the same time the fire was controlled, a civilian on the scene experienced a medical emergency. Firefighters grabbed their medical gear from the rigs and went to work stabilizing the patient until an ambulance arrived to take over care. After the patient left the scene by EMS, the firefighters returned to service.