Rochester Hills Fire Department Rating One of Michigan’s Best The Fire Department of the City of Rochester Hills has received an improved insurance classification from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), a leading independent source of information about property/casualty insurance risk. The ISO’s Public Protection Classification (PPC) program helps to establish fire insurance premiums for residential and commercial properties by analyzing relevant fire suppression capabilities within … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Posts job opening for Fire Chief
This job opening was posted at career.org on June 21, 2013. FIRE CHIEF/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR -- $91,193-$95,993; plus excellent benefits. Plans, organizes, directs and implements fire prevention, fire suppression and emergency medical programs and services for a combination full-time/paid-on-call department. Also directs City’s internal telecommunication functions and oversees local emergency management operations. Requires: Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, … [Read more...]
Child Passenger Safety Seats and The Rochester Hills Fire Department
Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the U.S. but many of these deaths can be prevented. Placing children in age- and size-appropriate car seats and booster seats reduces the number of deaths and injuries by more than half. Effective July 1, 2008, Michigan state law requires that children under age 8 or under 4' 9" must be properly restrained in a car seat or booster seat. Children who are under age 8 but taller than 4' 9" may use the vehicle seat … [Read more...]
The Kiddie Academy of Rochester Hills Hosted a Stuffed Animal Drive
The Kiddie Academy of Rochester Hills hosted a stuffed animal drive on January 10-January 20th. They collected stuffed animals that were donated to The Rochester Hills Fire Department. All items will then be further distributed to local children who are affected by a 911 emergency call. The stuffed animals are for children in distress. They could be given to a child the call has been made for or even to a child affected by the call i.e a parent or someone else close to the child. Upon … [Read more...]
Fire Prevention Week In Rochester Hills
The month of October is upon us and the Rochester Hills Fire Department is planning several times to showcase fire prevention techniques and safety tips to adults and children alike. The attached flyer shows the places to you may go to on October 10 to see the firefighters and learn these tips. The kids always have a great time seeing the truck and the equipment and of course, the firefighters themselves. Fire Station Open House Sunday, October 10, 2010 12:00 pm—4:00 pm Station 1—1111 … [Read more...]