Please join the Chesterfield Fire Department as we kick off this year's National Fire Prevention Week with our Annual Open House! The event will be held at Fire Station #1 (22 Mile Rd, West of Gratiot) Sunday October 9th from 12:00pm-3:00pm This FREE family-friendly event will feature kids activities, bounce house, interactive demonstrations, refreshments and
Read moreFall Blood Drive – Fri. Sept. 30th 1PM-7PM
On Friday Sept. 30th the Chesterfield Fire Department will be hosting a Fall Blood Drive from 1:00PM-7:00PM at Chesterfield Fire Station 3 located at the corner of 23 Mile & Baker Rd.
Read moreChurch Security Awareness Training
On June 25th the Chesterfield Department of Public Safety conducted Church Security Awareness training. This training was offered to churches within Chesterfield Township and covered the following topics: Securing the gathering, without the loss of a welcoming experience Legal requirements of inviting people to a gathering Fire prevention and inspection Simple and economical ways to provide...
Read moreChesterfield Citizens’ Public Safety Academy 9/13 – 11/29
*** Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 9, 2022 *** The Chesterfield Township Public Safety Department will be hosting our popular Citizens' Public Safety Academy on September 13th thru November 29th. Classes will be each Tuesday 6:30pm - 9:30pm for 12 weeks. How To Apply for the Junior Public Safety Academy You may click here to download a copy
Read moreChesterfield Junior Public Safety Academy June 20th-30th 2022
The Chesterfield Public Safety Department is going to be hosting a Junior Public Safety Academy! The academy will be held June 20th-30th 2022 from 9:00am – 3:00pm and is offered at no cost to incoming 6th-8th grade students for the 2022/2023 school year. Interested participants must complete and turn in: Junior Public Safety Academy application A letter of recommendation signed and
Read moreSnow Emergency: Feb. 2 at 4:00 AM thru Feb. 4, 2022 at 8:00 AM
Chesterfield Township Supervisor Bradley Kersten has declared a Snow Emergency beginning Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 4:00 AM through Friday, February 4, 2022 at 8:00 AM. Per township ordinances, parking on public roads during a snow emergency is prohibited. No person shall park or leave any vehicle or trailer on a public road in the
Read moreThanksgiving Turkey Safety
Cooking fires are a real risk on Thanksgiving as well as any other time of the year. Remember some safety rules! Deep fry your turkey outside on level ground away from the house, deck or overhang. Do not overfill the pot with oil. Read the instructions. Be sure your bird is thoroughly thawed and as
Read moreLook Listen Learn to Prevent Fires
Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere. The National Fire Protection Association states that 4 out of 5 U.S. fire deaths occur in the home. Look, Listen, and Learn how you can prevent deadly fires. Look Top three causes for home fires: Cooking Equipment Cooking accounts for 47% of fires, and 20% of
Read moreAFCIs: Protecting Your Home From Fires
Home fires are more deadly and costly than ever. While the number of total fires and fire injuries is decreasing, property damage and fire deaths are on the rise. Each year arc-faults, caused by worn and inadequate wiring, overburdened circuits, outdated technology, and aging electrical systems, start more than 35,000 home fires causing over 1,130
Read moreExtension Cord Safety Tips
Not enough cord for your lamp or radio to reach the nearest outlet? Just plowing through the junk drawer for an extension cord? This may not be a good idea. Extension cords can be very helpful in delivering power right where we need it. However, regardless of the gauge or rating of the cord, an
Read moreIt’s Fire Prevention Week!
Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide
Read moreJoin Us For Our Open House – Sun. Oct. 10th
Please join the Chesterfield Fire Department as we cap off this year's National Fire Prevention Week with our Annual Open House! The event will be held at Fire Station #1 (22 Mile Rd, West of Gratiot) Sunday October 10th from 12:00pm-3:00pm This FREE family-friendly event will feature kids activities, bounce house, interactive demonstrations, refreshments and
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