Request a Fire Truck for a Community Event

Step 1.Make sure your event is in the city limits

Fire trucks are only available for events that take place in Grand Rapids. If your event is outside of the city, you'll need to contact the local fire department to see if they offer this service.

Step 2.Request a truck at least one week before the event

We need at least one week's notice to make it to your event. And a maximum of 90 days before the event.  Make sure to plan in advance.

Step 3.Make sure your event is scheduled during an available time

The available days are Tuesday thru Friday between:

• 7:30 am - 11:30 am
• 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm
• 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

and Saturdays between:

• 8:00 am - 11:30 am
• 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

*A fire crew will generally be available in 1 hour blocks and will be available to respond to emergencies.

Step 4.Make sure your event is eligible

We'll bring a truck to these types of events:

• Community events
• Neighborhood events
• Charitable events
• Block parties
• School events
• Church festivals

Sorry, we will not bring trucks to corporate events or Birthday Parties.

Step 5.Complete the online request form

We have an online form to make it easy for you to request a truck at your event.

Make sure to use either Google or Internet Explorer browsers. We've found these work best to submit your form.

Request a Truck Online in English

Step 6.We'll review your request

If your event meets all of the above conditions, we'll see you there!

Step 1.Make sure your event is in the city limits

Fire trucks are only available for events that take place in Grand Rapids. If your event is outside of the city, you'll need to contact the local fire department to see if they offer this service.

Step 2.Request a truck at least one week before the event

We need at least one week's notice to make it to your event. Make sure to plan in advance.

Step 3.Make sure your event is scheduled during an available time

The available days are Tuesday thru Friday between:

• 7:30 am - 11:30 am
• 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm
• 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

and Saturdays between:

• 8:00 am - 11:30 am
• 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

*A fire crew will generally be available in 1 hour blocks and will be available to respond to emergencies.

Step 4.Make sure your event is eligible

We'll bring a truck to these types of events:

• Community events
• Neighborhood events
• Charitable events
• Block parties
• School events
• Church festivals

Sorry, we will not bring trucks to corporate events.

Step 5.Call our office to request a truck

Our number is in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll be happy to file your request.

Step 6.We'll review your request

If your event meets all of the above conditions, we'll see you there!

Step 1.Make sure your event is in the city limits

Fire trucks are only available for events that take place in Grand Rapids. If your event is outside of the city, you'll need to contact the local fire department to see if they offer this service.

Step 2.Request a truck at least one week before the event

We need at least one week's notice to make it to your event. Make sure to plan in advance.

Step 3.Make sure your event is scheduled during an available time

The available days are Tuesday thru Friday between:

• 7:30 am - 11:30 am
• 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm
• 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

and Saturdays between:

• 8:00 am - 11:30 am
• 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

*A fire crew will generally be available in 1 hour blocks and will be available to respond to emergencies.

Step 4.Make sure your event is eligible

We'll bring a truck to these types of events:

• Community events
• Neighborhood events
• Charitable events
• Block parties
• School events
• Church festivals

Sorry, we will not bring trucks to corporate events.

Step 5.Visit our office to request a truck

Our address is in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll be happy to file your request.

Step 6.We'll review your request

If your event meets all of the above conditions, we'll see you there!