Putnam Township Fire Department

What Putnam Township Fire Department does

Putnam Township Fire Department (PTFD) is a municipal fire department operating under the authority of Putnam Township government in Livingston County, Michigan. It serves the residents of Putnam Township and the Village of Pinckney, providing fire suppression (structure, vehicle, and brush fires), emergency medical services including CPR, trauma care, medication administration, and airway management, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention education. The department operates two ambulances — Bravo 5 (standard) and a Safety Net ambulance (backup and overflow capacity) — through a partnership with Livingston County EMS that distinguishes PTFD as the first fire department in Livingston County to operate a Safety Net transport-capable ambulance. Personnel also provide standby coverage at civic events and participate alongside county-level specialty teams (Dive, Haz-Mat, Technical Rescue, Drone) and partner law enforcement agencies during major incidents.

The department is funded primarily through municipal taxes rather than user fees, with services dispatched through the Livingston County 911 system. Supporting community programs include the Community Connect preparedness platform (free, resident-driven household information sharing), reflective address sign sales at $15 per sign, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector inspection and replacement, and updated burn ordinance guidelines aligned with the International Fire Code. The department completed 4,000+ training hours in 2025 and handled 925 calls for service that year, with 345 calls through 5/31/26. The department is led by Fire Chief Curt Ruf and operates from the Putnam Township Hall at 3280 W. M-36, Pinckney, Michigan.

Name

Putnam Township Fire Department

Legal name

Putnam Township Fire Department

Website

https://putnamtwp.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Putnam Township Fire Department is a municipal fire and EMS provider serving Putnam Township and the Village of Pinckney, Michigan, delivering fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazmat response, and fire prevention education funded through municipal taxes and dispatched via Livingston County 911.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety and Emergency Response Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Municipal fire services
• Emergency medical response
• Fire suppression services
• Hazardous materials response
• Fire prevention education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinckney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tax-funded municipal service: The Putnam Township Fire Department is a government service funded primarily through municipal taxes. Services are provided to residents of Putnam Township and the Village of Pinckney without direct user fees for emergency response.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Putnam Township Fire Department (PTFD) is a municipal fire department providing essential emergency services to the residents of Putnam Township and the Village of Pinckney in Livingston County, Michigan. Its core offerings include fire suppression (structure, vehicle, and brush fires), emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention education, supplemented by community programs such as the Safety Net Ambulance, Community Connect preparedness platform, reflective address sign sales, and smoke alarm inspection services.

Product overview

Putnam Township Fire Department (PTFD) operates as a municipal fire department providing essential emergency services to Putnam Township and the Village of Pinckney, Michigan. The department offers a unified set of core emergency response services including Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Hazardous Materials Response, and Fire Prevention education. The department also provides supporting programs such as the Safety Net Ambulance service (a first for Livingston County), Community Connect emergency preparedness platform, reflective address sign sales, and smoke alarm inspection/replacement services. The portfolio consists primarily of direct emergency response services supplemented by community safety and preparedness programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safety Net Ambulance: Emergency medical transport ambulance service partnership with Livingston County EMS

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Responds to and extinguishes fires including structure fires (house, garage, barn), vehicle fires (standard, farm equipment), and brush fires (grass, field). Provided to residents within the department's jurisdiction.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provides emergency medical services and on-scene medical care including CPR, trauma care, select medication administration, and airway management. Through partnership with Livingston County EMS, houses an ambulance (Bravo 5) and can transport patients.
• Hazardous Materials Response Responds to incidents involving hazardous materials, such as spills and leaks.
• Fire Prevention Educates the community about fire safety and prevention through programs for all ages. Inspects commercial buildings for fire hazards and offers the same service to residential customers.
• Civic Events Support Personnel on standby at major Putnam Township and Pinckney Village events to ensure safety and fast response time.
• Reflective Address Signs Green reflective address signs available for purchase for $15 to help emergency responders locate residences quickly.
• Community Connect A free, secure platform that allows residents and businesses to share critical information with first responders, including household details, special needs, fire safety equipment locations, and pet locations.
• Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector Services Department checks smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in homes and replaces them at no charge if needed.
• Safety Net Ambulance First Safety Net ambulance in Livingston County, providing backup ambulance capability when Livingston County EMS is out of ambulances, with ability to transport patients. Operated in partnership with Livingston County EMS.
• Burn Permit Services Burn permits no longer required but guidelines provided for open burning of yard waste, with regulations on distance from structures, attendance requirements, and prohibited materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4000+ hours of department training completed in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Livingston County Emergency Medical ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2023Partnership to operate the 'Safety Net' ambulance, a backup ambulance concept that is the first for any fire department in Livingston County. When Livingston County EMS is out of ambulances, the Putnam Fire Safety Net ambulance is dispatched with the ability to transport patients. This required contractual agreements and specialized training for Putnam Fire staff.
• County Special Teams (Dive Team, Haz-Mat Team, Technical Rescue, Drone Team)minorOthersCounty-level specialized emergency response teams that PTFD works with and participates alongside during major incidents and community events like the annual Open House.
• Pinckney Police Department, Livingston County Sheriff's Department, Michigan State PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner agencies that PTFD collaborates with during emergency responses and community events such as the Annual Open House demonstration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ann Arbor Fire Department: Career municipal fire department serving the City of Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Comparable as a Michigan municipal fire service, but at substantially larger scale serving an urban jurisdiction with full-time staff.

Regional players

• Brighton Area Fire Department: Career-and-volunteer combination fire department serving the City of Brighton and nearby townships in Livingston County, Michigan. Directly comparable as a neighboring county fire service with overlapping mutual aid relationships and similar scope (fire, EMS, hazmat, prevention).
• Unadilla Township Fire Department: Small Michigan township fire department in Livingston County covering rural and lakefront areas. Comparable as a small township fire service in the same county with a similar call volume profile.
• Howell Area Fire Department: Fire authority covering Howell Township and the City of Howell in Livingston County, Michigan. Comparable as a Michigan municipal fire service within the same county, providing overlapping emergency response and EMS partnership with Livingston County EMS.
• Dexter Area Fire Department: Fire department serving Dexter Township and the Village of Dexter in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Comparable as a neighboring southeast Michigan small-town fire department with a similar mix of fire, EMS, and prevention services.
• Hamburg Township Fire Department: Municipal fire department serving Hamburg Township in Livingston County, Michigan. Comparable as a small-town Michigan township department operating fire suppression, EMS, and prevention programs within the same county and mutual aid network.
• Green Oak Township Fire Department: Municipal fire department serving Green Oak Township in southwestern Livingston County. Comparable as a small Michigan township fire department that partners with Livingston County EMS for ambulance services, just like PTFD.

Others

• Livingston County Emergency Medical Services: County-level EMS agency providing primary ambulance transport across Livingston County, and PTFD's strategic partner for the Safety Net ambulance concept. Included as an enabling/partner organization rather than a competing fire service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PutnamTownshipFire
• Instagraminstagram.com/putnamtownshipfire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/putnam-township-fire-department

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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