The Chesterfield Township Department of Public Safety 2020 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 the report by CLICKING THIS LINK
In the month of December, the Chesterfield Fire Department will be giving out free smoke detectors. If you know a family or senior citizen that may be in need of new smoke detectors, please nominate them by sending an email to prevention@chesterfieldfire.org or by going to our web site www.chesterfieldfire.org/smoke-alarm-giveaway and completing the nomination form. Please include the nominees’ name, address, phone number and the number of people living in the home. The program is limited to residents of Chesterfield Township; we have a limited supply, and recipients will be randomly selected. Once recipients are selected, they will be contacted by our Prevention Bureau to schedule an installation appointment.
Smoke alarms are important tools that can provide you with a lifesaving alert, giving you the chance to escape their homes in the event of a fire. The Chesterfield Township Fire Department is working to provide these alarms for free of charge to our residents who need assistance.
Smoke detectors will save lives as long as they have a functioning battery. It will always be there for you, so if you have a fire, it will alert you that there may be a fire in your home. It can’t be said enough that smoke detectors save lives.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration website, every year in the United States about 2,500 people die in home fires; most of these deaths occur in homes that didn’t have a working smoke alarm.
On Oct 19, 2020 at 6:36 PM Chesterfield Township Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the 47000 block of Jefferson Ave for an apartment building fire. Witnesses reported there may be residents trapped in the basement and there were residents trapped on second floor balconies.
Fire crews were sent into the basement to attack the working fire and rescue anyone that may be trapped. Fire crews were able to rescue the victims from the second floor balconies. Once the fire was controlled and extinguished Chesterfield Police Arson Investigators began their investigation.
Chesterfield Police Detectives interviewed residents and witnesses, and it was determined this fire was accidentally ignited. There were no injuries suffered during this apartment fire. All pets were rescued and turned over to owners. All of the apartment residents were able to obtain alternate accommodations for the night.
The Chesterfield Fire Department would like to congratulate James Schafer Jr. and Mark Bletch, who were just promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Well done – we know you will do a great job!
The Michigan Bureau of Fire Services has listed 8 new recalls. With Independence Day fast approaching, please note that many of these recalls are related to fireworks.
For your safety and information, they are listed below:
Today is International Firefighters Day . In Chesterfield Township we recognize our firefighters and all they do to keep us safe. Fire is still the most destructive natural force known to mankind. Every year nearly 100 firefighters lose their lives in the line of duty. Do your part to remain fire safe and thank you to all those who protect us.
For more information, go to www.FEMA.gov or contact your insurance provider.
Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Week post is about Lightning Safety. Lightning is more dangerous than many people think. Watch this fun and informative video so that you will learn how to be safe!
In our ongoing informational series in conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week, we would like to share these useful tips on how to be prepared for a tornado.
With Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declaring March 24-30 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is calling on residents to take action by participating in a voluntary statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27.
As such, the Chesterfield Public Safety Department will be conducting an outdoor siren test on Wednesday 3/27 at 1:00pm.
During the statewide tornado drill residents will observe or hear alerts on NOAA Weather Radios, TV and radio stations. To learn how local alerts are administrated in your community and if your community is participating, contact your local emergency management agency.
For more information, visit the Michigan State Police Emergency Management & Homeland Security website at https://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-72297_60152_72106_72107-492882–,00.html