Richmond Township Puts First Michigan-Manufactured Fire Truck in the U.P. Into Service

Written By Suzanne Loafman

August 12, 2026

Full Story & Video Segment: https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/08/12/richmond-township-uses-new-fire-truck-made-michigan/

Richmond Township Fire Department recently placed its new custom Spencer apparatus into service, which the department says is the first Michigan-manufactured fire truck to serve in the Upper Peninsula.

Built by Spencer in South Haven, the apparatus replaces a truck that served the department for more than 30 years and features 1,750 gallons of onboard water along with corrosion-resistant Solid-POLY™ construction.

TV6 & FOX UP spoke with Richmond Township Fire Chief Dan Novak about the new apparatus and what it means for the department.

Suzanne Loafman
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