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WELCOME TO THE

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN

FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Dearborn Heights Fire Department has the primary responsibility to protect 58,264 permanent residents occupying 23,264 residential properties that covers 12.07 square miles. In addition, the department protects 1,146 commercial businesses and operates a program of mandatory fire inspections for these occupancy types.

In Dearborn Heights, the Fire Department is also responsible for handling emergency medical calls and transporting patients to area hospitals. Fire Department personnel who ride the rescue squad and attend patients are licensed paramedics.

Two fire stations are located within the city limits. Headquarters Fire Station is located at 1999 N. Beech Daly (1000' south of Ford Road) and Fire Station #1 is located at 4500 S. Telegraph (northwest corner of Telegraph and Annapolis). At 17,500 square feet, Headquarters station houses an administrative wing, training center, fire suppression living quarters and apparatus room. Station #1 features many of the amenities of Headquarters Station but on a smaller scale. This station is in the process of the final phase of renovations.

Authorized strength of the Dearborn Heights Fire Department is 52 plus a Fire Chief. The department's fire personnel are well-seasoned with the majority of employees being over 40 years of age and having an average of 15.5 years on the job. Positions on the fire department include a Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, (2) Fire Inspectors, (6) Captains, (6) Lieutenants, (12) Pump Operators and (24) Firefighter/Paramedics. Two of the department's members serve on the Haz-Mat Team for Western Wayne County.

Overall, the Dearborn Heights Fire Department responded to 5,711 emergency incidents in 2004. EMS calls accounted for 4,011 of these emergencies.

The most likely room a fire originated in last year was the kitchen. In general terms, the cause of these fires can be listed as careless/unattended cooking in kitchens.

Statistically, only 31% of homes that experienced a fire had a smoke detector.

For fire and medical emergencies in Dearborn Heights call 9-1-1.