by robert | May 12, 2026 | Departments Menu - Fire, Slideshow
Staff: Doug Van Hekken, Fire Chief Jim Kohsel, Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Gillette, Fire Chaplain Brian Wennersten, EMS Coordinator Evan DeBoer, Fire Prevention The Fire Department proudly protects more than 34,000 people living within an area of 29 square miles,...
by Kim Bolles | May 13, 2019 | Departments, Departments Menu - Fire
Q. Is open burning allowed year round? No. Open burning requiring a burning permit is not allowed in the following months: May, June, July and August.
by Kim Bolles | May 13, 2019 | Departments, Departments Menu - Fire
Q. Who do I call with a burning complaint or questions? If you have a complaint, please call the Ottawa County Sheriff’s non-emergency number at 1-800-249-0911. If you have a question, please contact the Township Office at (616) 395-0196.
by Kim Bolles | May 13, 2019 | Departments, Departments Menu - Fire
Q. Are burn barrels legal? No. Holland Charter Township officially adopted a burning ordinance effective June 1, 2008 that states that open burning of refuse in burn barrels is prohibited.
by Kim Bolles | May 13, 2019 | Departments, Departments Menu - Fire
Q. Who needs a burning permit and how can I get one? Anyone who wants to burn branches and/or brush needs to have a burning permit. Permits can be obtained by calling the Township Office at (616) 395-0196. Permits are issued for up to three days contingent on weather...
by Kim Bolles | May 13, 2019 | Departments, Departments Menu - Fire
Q. Can leaves and grass clippings be burned in the Township? No, the Township does not allow burning of leaves or grass clippings even if you have a burning permit. The Township has designated dates set for leaf drop-off within the Township. The location will be...
