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Northern Michigan Ice Storm Deployment
March 2025 MITF-1 Teams were deployed to several areas in Northern Michigan due to the intense ice storm that hit the state. Teams worked along side the Michigan National Guard in the careful removal and clearing of debris from roadways.
learn moreTraining turns into Rescue
Recent water training in Grand Rapids, Michigan turns into a water rescue.
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Find upcoming meetings and training classes on our calendar.
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Find brochure's on Michigan MABAS, Michigan Taskforce 1, The Red Center, Box Cards, and Mission Ready Packages on our "Join" page in the quick links section.
learn moreMichigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) - MABAS 101 Course
The MIMABAS 101 course is designed to provide training for fire dispatchers to better understand the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS). During the course participants will gain a better understanding on how to develop and utilize BOXCARD's to dispatch efficiently fire resources to a local escalating event. Participants will also gain a better understanding of how to access Fire, EMS, and Special Operations resources through the MIMABAS communications system.
For questions or please reach out to Erik Youngblood
North Carolina Deployment - Hurricane Helene
The State of North Carolina made a direct request for MI-TF1 assistance through the EMAC system after remnants of Hurricane Helene brought devastating flooding and landslides in the western part of that state.
learn moreSouth Carolina Deployment
Members of Michigan MABAS providing humane society evacuations during rising flood waters from Tropical Storm Debby in South Carolina.
learn moreMichigan MABAS Training Video's
MIMABAS has several training video's available to view under the "RESOURCE" Tab at the top of the page. You can also click the link below.
learn moreNews & Information
August 26,2026
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Notes for the Month! The Task Force is actively recruiting, especially for Rescue Specialists. If you know someone who is...
July 29,2026
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Notes for the Month! Make sure your Task Book is being updated; most section trainings will include something that can...
June 02,2026
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Notes for the Month Great attendance for the Operational Exercise! Please be sure to respond to the After Action questions!...
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