Fire Department
Meet the members and learn about this board's responsibilities and activities.
Board Members
Erick Forshee
- Title
- Fire Chief
- Years of Service
- 1 year
Richard Marks
- Title
- Assistant Fire Chief
- Years of Service
- 10 years
David Wasalaski
- Title
- Fire Captain
Shawn Marks
- Title
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Years of Service
- 3 years
Jess Crowder
- Title
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Years of Service
- 3 years
Giuseppe D’Allessandri
- Title
- Volunteer Firefighter
Jamie Liphard
- Title
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Years of Service
- 3 years
Shelly Kuhn
- Title
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Years of Service
- 3 years
Zach Haselhuhn
- Title
- Volunteer Firefighter
Konner Forshee
- Title
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Years of Service
- 1 year
Nate Meredith
- Title
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Years of Service
- 7 years
Lincoln Township Fire Department
The Lincoln Township Fire Department was established under the Police and Fire Protection Act, Public Act 33 of 1951.
It is owned by the residents of Lincoln Township, governed by the Lincoln Township Board, and managed by the Fire Chief.
The Township Board Oversees
- Employing and appointing the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, and Captain
- Developing explicit, written policies and monitoring compliance
- Adopting an annual budget for the fire department
- Passing fire-related ordinances
- Determining the services provided to the community
- Establishing special assessment districts to fund fire protection
- Presenting extra-voted millage for fire protection before voters
The Fire Chief’s Responsibilities
- Financial management per the annual budget
- Personnel management
- Department structure and deployment
- Fire protection engineering
- Fire prevention and safety education
- Fire investigation
- Research and planning
- Equipment and facility maintenance
- Training programs
- Community relations
- Communications
- Safety and health
- Other duties as designated by statute or township board authority
Quick Links
Helpful resources and board-specific information
Photo Gallery
8 photos
Lincoln Township Fire Station
The front view of the Lincoln Township Fire Station.
Engine 1521 Angled View
An angled look at Lincoln Township’s Engine 1521.
Engine 1520 Angled View
A full angled view of Lincoln Township’s Engine 1520.
Engine 1521 Front View
A head-on look at Lincoln Township’s Engine 1521.
Engine 1521 Rear View
The back of Lincoln Township’s Engine 1521.
Engine 1521 Side Profile
A full side view of Lincoln Township’s Engine 1521.
Engine 1520 Cab Side View
A close view of Lincoln Township’s Engine 1520 cab.
Rescue 2500 Side View
Lincoln Township’s classic Rescue 2500 vehicle.