Public Safety

Police Services

The Village of Calumet Police Department disbanded in 2018. Currently, police services are provided by the below departments:
Michigan State Police, Calumet Post: 55195 US Hwy 41, Calumet MI 49913; Phone: 906-337-5145 
Houghton County Sheriff Department: 403 E Houghton Ave, Houghton, MI 49931; Phone: 906-482-0055

Please contact 911 during any emergency. 

Volunteer Fire Department

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The Village of Calumet Fire Department is composed wholly of volunteer firefighters. These emergency responders commit time and energy​ to maintaining their equipment and to an on-going training program to make sure they possess the skills and techniques necessary to handle even the worst case scenario.

All photos courtesy of Jessica Hrebec and used with permission. 

Department History

The first Village of Calumet Fire Hall at some time between 1875-1886. Calumet was known as Red Jacket at the time of this photo.

We are lucky to have an organization dedicated to preserving the history of fire fighting in our community. To learn more  visit the Copper Country Firefighters History Museum. 

fd history

The "new" Village of Calumet Fire Department was built in 1898 and is depicted here circa 1900. This station was used until the 1960's.