The Cutlerville Fire Department was a combination full-time/ paid-on-call department. The Department had 6 full-time firefighters and 5 paid-on-call firefighters. The department responded to over 2200 incidents a year. The full-time Fire Chief and Deputy Chief were department heads for both the Cutlerville Fire Department and the Dutton Fire Department.

In January of 2025, Cutlerville and Dutton Fire Departments combined to create the Gaines Township Fire Department. Together, 12 full-time members and 13 paid-on-call members serve the township. Station 1 (11 68th Street SW) and Station 2 (3471 68th Street SE) are staffed with two members each, 24/7.

The Department is licensed at the EMT Basic Level and responds to a variety of different calls including fires, medicals, car accidents, car fires, hazardous materials incidents, other miscellaneous fires, distress calls, lockouts, and any other type of call that may warrant their response. The Department also provides mutual aid for the surrounding cities and townships.

In addition to emergency and non-emergency responses, the department participates in public education programs, school fire drills, fire prevention programs, car seat checks, and business inspections.