Public Safety

Emergency & Safety

In an emergency, always dial 911. Warren Township is served by the Coleman Fire Department and Coleman Police Department. Below you'll find non-emergency contacts, county services, and preparedness resources.

911

Call for all emergencies
Local departments
Fire Department
William Cozat

Fire Chief

Non-emergency: 989-465-9182

The Coleman Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response services to Warren Township and the City of Coleman. For burn permits, contact the Michigan DNR.

Police Department
Larry Nielsen

Police Chief

Non-emergency: 989-465-1711

The Coleman Police Department provides law enforcement services to the City of Coleman. Warren Township is also served by the Midland County Sheriff's Office.

County contacts
NamePhoneDescription
Midland County Sheriff989-839-4600Non-emergency law enforcement
Midland County Central Dispatch989-839-4600Non-emergency dispatch
Midland County Drain Commissioner989-832-6770Drainage and flooding concerns
Midland County Health Department989-832-6665Public health services and inspections
Midland County Mosquito Control989-832-8677Mosquito abatement services
Midland County Road Commission989-839-4361Road maintenance and conditions
Consumers Energy800-477-5050Power outage reporting
DTE Energy800-477-4747Gas emergency reporting
State contacts
NamePhoneDescription
Michigan DNR Burn Permits866-922-2876Required before outdoor burning
Poison Control Center800-222-122224/7 poison emergency assistance
Michigan State Police989-773-5951Mt. Pleasant Post
MI Prepares517-284-3745Emergency preparedness information
Burn permits
Outdoor burning requires a permit

A burn permit from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is required before any outdoor burning in Warren Township. Permits are free and can be obtained online or by phone at 866-922-2876.

Michigan DNR Burn Permits
Resources