Fire Service
The Farmington Public Safety Department has a Fire Marshal who assists with the coordination of fire and emergency medical services to the community.
The Fire Marshal performs fire inspections, site plan reviews, safety programs, as well as schedules and performs fire equipment maintenance. They also coordinate monthly fire fighting and medical training for the full-time sworn public safety officers (PSO) and reserve firefighters. Each full-time sworn member of the department is trained to a Michigan Firefighter I & II level and are trained emergency medical responders. 5 PSOs are certified emergency medical technicians. The department is also supported by reserve firefighters who respond to fire related calls and train monthly with the full-time members. Â
Some of the fire services provided by the department include: fire extinguishment, fire inspections, hazardous materials response, child car seat checks, smoke detector give-away program, and public education seminars on fire safety and first aid. See our annual report for activity details.
Contact Fire Marshal William Wood at 248-699-5146.
Fire Safety
The Public Safety Department has developed a checklist to guide residents in making their homes more fire safe. Please download a copy and check out your home. If you would like assistance completing this survey, please contact Fire Marshal R. Madeline at (248)474-5500 ext. 2241.
Practice staying low to the ground when escaping.
Feel all doors before opening them. If a door is hot, get out another way.
Check smoke detectors once a month and change the batteries at least once a year. Smoke detectors sense abnormal amounts of smoke or invisible combustion gases in the air. They can detect both smoldering and burning fires. At least one smoke detector should be installed on every level of a structure. Purchase smoke detectors labeled by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM).
Be aware that if a fire threatens your home, you should not place the call to emergency services from inside the home. It is better to get out and place the call to fire authorities from a safe location outside the home.
Keep portable and space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that may burn. Never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to sleep. Children and pets should always be kept away from them.
Never smoke in bed or when you are sleepy. Carelessly discarded cigarettes are a leading cause of fire deaths in the United States.
They should not be run under rugs. Never tamper with the fuse box or use the improper size fuse.
Don't leave cooking food unattended
Plan your escape route and have two ways out with a meeting place.
Smoke Detectors Save Lives
With the use of a functional smoke detector, your survival rate increases by over 50 percent. Most home fires occur between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., when most people are sleeping. Contrary to popular belief, the smoke emitted from a fire will not awaken a sleeping loved one, making functional smoke detectors a priority for every homeowner. Smoke detectors are an inexpensive way to ensure your family's safety. Smoke detectors safety tips: You should have a smoke detector on every level of your home and near bedrooms. Replace the batteries at least once a year. Test the detectors monthly. Keep the detectors clean and free from dust. Replace your household smoke detectors every ten years or as the manufacturer recommends. The Farmington Public Safety Department provides free battery powered smoke detectors to Farmington Residents. To receive your free smoke detector, contact Fire Marshal W. Wood at 248-699-5146 or vial email at wwood@farmgov.com.