The Chesterfield Township Department of Public Safety 2025 Annual Report is now available to download or view online. The report includes a wide variety of statistics and information related to administration, operations, staffing changes, community programs, new equipment, maintenance and upgrades for both the police and fire departments. You may download a PDF copy of
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Severe storms don't just bring wind, hail, and lightning — they frequently knock out power, sometimes for hours or days at a time. A well-prepared household can weather an outage safely and comfortably. An unprepared one faces real risks from carbon monoxide, food-borne illness, and loss of critical medical equipment. Today, as part of Severe
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Thunderstorms are the most common severe weather threat in Michigan and one of the most underestimated. Every thunderstorm produces lightning, and lightning kills more people in the United States each year than tornadoes or hurricanes. Today, as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Chesterfield Township Fire Department is sharing what you need to know
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🚨 Today is Drill Day — Statewide Tornado Drill at 1:00 p.m. Michigan's voluntary statewide tornado drill takes place today. Use it. Walk to your shelter location with your household right now and make sure everyone knows the plan. Today is the midpoint of Michigan's Severe Weather Awareness Week — and the most important day
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⚠ Statewide Tornado Drill — Tomorrow, Wednesday March 18 at 1:00 p.m. Use today to make sure your alert systems are set up and ready. Tomorrow, put your plan to the test. When severe weather threatens Chesterfield Township, the difference between getting a warning and missing it could be the difference between life and death.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has officially declared March 15–21, 2026 as Michigan's Severe Weather Awareness Week. With four tornadoes touching down across Southwest Michigan on March 6 — claiming four lives and destroying dozens of homes and businesses — the importance of being prepared has never been clearer. The Chesterfield Township Fire Department encourages every resident
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The Chesterfield Township Fire Department has completed and published its 2025 Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover (CRA/SOC) — the department’s first-ever comprehensive analysis of community risk and emergency response performance. The CRA/SOC examines the hazards and risks facing Chesterfield Township’s 45,000+ residents and establishes clear performance benchmarks...
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The Chesterfield Township Fire Department is proud to announce the release of its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan — a comprehensive, community-driven roadmap guiding the department’s growth and service delivery over the next five years. The plan represents more than two years of collaboration involving department personnel at every level, elected township officials, and input from over
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The Chesterfield Fire Department is hosting a Hiring Recruitment & Informational Night — and we want YOU there! This Thursday, March 12th @ 7PM 33991 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield Township, MI 48047 This is your opportunity to meet members of the department, learn about available part-time firefighter positions, and ask questions about what it means
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We Are Hiring Part-Time Firefighters Hourly Wage of $23.62/Hr (2026) $25.04 (2027) Emergency Call Out = Time & Half Pay (2 hr minimum) 12 & 24 hr Shift Work, PAID Training (FIRE & EMS) & Emergency Calls EMT license bonus ($750.00 per year), Medic ($1,000), IC’s ($1,250) MERS 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM: $62.50 per PAY
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