Today, June 2, marks the anniversay of another of our Line of Duty Deaths: Christian "Chris" Schoen died Sunday, June 2, 1912 after a wall collapsed on him while fighting the Lion Car factory fire. From a Daily Telegram article written in 2012 by Mark Lenz... The fire department was called but flames gutted the factory within three hours, after which a light rain helped extinguish the blaze. Unfortunately, veteran Adrian fireman Christian Karl Schoen, the captain of Hose Company No. 3, was killed by a falling wall and firefighter Leo Robb was injured. “The collapse of the wall was so sudden that it was a narrow escape for those who did escape,” the Telegram reported. “Captain Schoen was a moment too late; he was struck senseless and died almost immediately, his back broken and his skull crushed by the falling bricks.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Adrian Fire Department has updated their phone system so you can now press an option to apply for a burn permit. When you press 1 for a burn permit, it will let you know whether we are issuing burn permits or not…no more guessing! And with that, we would like to remind everyone of the burning rules one more time: http://adriancity.com/services/fire/frequently-asked-questions/

Just a reminder that you MAY NOT burn leaves in the city limits, this is the best alternative... Leaf Pickup 2017--(Be sure to mark you calendars!) Leaf pickup will take place every other week beginning April 4, 2017. Stevens Disposal will be picking up leaves bagged in clear bags, alternating each week between addresses north of Maumee Street and south of Maumee Street on Tuesdays as follows: April 4th, April 18th & May 2nd – South side of Maumee St. and south of Maumee St. April 11th, April 25th & May 9th – North side of Maumee St. and north of Maumee St. Bundled branches/brush – the City will pickup bundled branches & brush throughout the month of April as usual. The Compost Site will open for the season on Saturday, May 6th. Please feel free to call Todd Brown at (517) 264-4829, or Matt Tomaszewski at (517) 264-4894 with questions.

Today marks the 53rd anniversary of one of our line of duty deaths: Birger Johnson- Died March 20, 1964. The fire department had been called for a grass fire between University and Williams Streets. Mr. Johnson was stricken with a heart attack while standing next to the engine. This had been the 2nd grass fire in less than 2 hours that the department ran. The resuscitator was called and he was rushed to Bixby where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Today, January 11, marks the anniversary of another of AFD's line of duty deaths (LODD's)... Norman McKenzie- Died Monday January 11, 1960. The department was dispatched for a fire at the Stearns Manufacturing Company at about 10 P.M. Mr. McKenzie was operating the pumper on Center Street off the hydrant in the Kewaunee Mfg. parking lot. He was not actively engaged in the immediate area of the fire. A police officer talked to him at about 11:30 P.M. and he did not complain at that time of feeling ill. At midnight when the firemen started rolling up the 2 1/2" hose for the pumper, he was not around. A search was started for him and a police officer found his hat along the railroad tracks. Other police officers and firemen joined in the search and Mr. McKenzie was found lying on an iron plate near the tracks. He had removed his coat and his hat had been knocked from his head when he fell. A resuscitator was used but without success.

Timeline Photos

We are proud to announce the following promotions at Adrian Fire Department: (From left-) Firefighter Ed Mathis- promoted to lieutenant, Lt. Aric Massingill to captain, (Chief Tim Bartenslager) Firefighter Mike Springer to lieutenant. Congratulations to you all!

The Daily Telegram - Adrian, Mich.

Photos from Adrian Fire Department's post

Just a reminder as winter...and snow...is upon us.

Adrian Fire Department would like to take a moment to thank Anderson Development Company for the donation of two portable radios and for their continuing community support!

Lieutenant Jeff Betz is wrapping up his fire fighting career next week at the Adrian Fire Department after more than 26 years. We thank you, Jeff, for your many years of dedicated service and wish you the best in all you do in the future! We know you won't be sitting home, but still want to wish you a "Happy Retirement!"

Lenawee County Historical Museum & Archives

From the parade downtown Saturday...Also a link to the parade on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjCE6eiAQNI

Timeline Photos

The Protection No. 2 hand tub has made it home all the way from York, Maine! Stop by and see it in person today at the Open House from 1-5. If you can't make it today, it will be featured in the parade Saturday morning, downtown, starting at 11 a.m.