On September 23, Deputies from the Rochester Hills Substation were dispatched to the 1600 block of Huntington Park for a welfare check. A neighbor to the location discovered his elderly neighbor’s condo had a broken lower-level window with suspected blood on the front door. Deputies arrived at the location and observed a blood trail throughout the interior of the home. At this time, Deputies announced themselves and made entry into the home where they heard a faint voice asking for … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Celebrates Home Fire Sprinkler Week
The Rochester Hills Fire Department will be celebrating Home Fire Sprinkler Week by conducting a Home Fire Sprinkler Demonstration on May 23, at 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at Rochester Hills Fire Department Station 1, located at 1111 Horizon Court Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309. The Rochester Hills Fire Department was recently awarded a $500 stipend from the national nonprofit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) to host this event. Fire departments across the country will conduct … [Read more...]
Safety Town Prepares Kids for Kindergarten
The Rochester Area Junior Chamber’s “Safety Town” in Full Swing Summer vacation has just begun but young children in the Rochester Area are already preparing for the first day of Kindergarten by learning various aspects of life safety through the Rochester Area Jaycees' "Safety Town" program. At Safety Town, kids from the ages of four to six learn basic safety concepts through the use of interactive experiences. With the format of a small-scale town featuring portable buildings, … [Read more...]
Power Outage Relief for Residents of the Greater Rochester Community
Hart Middle School Available to Residents in Need of Warming Center Due to the severity of power outages in the greater Rochester community, Rochester Hills, Rochester and Oakland Township have partnered with Rochester Community Schools to provide a temporary warming center to residents from all three communities who are without power. To provide temporary relief from cold temperatures, Hart Middle School will be open 24 hours a day, beginning Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. and will … [Read more...]
Trouble on Tienken, Shots Fired, Man Hung
Trouble on Tienken Two incidents in Rochester Hills were reported by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office today: Death Investigation Deputies along with the Rochester Hills Fire Department responded to a residence located in the 2900 block of W. Tienken Rd for a report of a man hanging from a rope. Deputies arrived on scene and found the victim hanging in the basement of the residence. RHFD determined the victim was deceased. The victim has a history of depression. No signs of foul play … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills to Host Live Burn Demonstration
Fire Department Raises Awareness of Fire Safety On July 17, the Rochester Hills Fire Department will be hosting several live burn demonstrations to educate members of the community on the importance of kitchen fire safety and the benefits of sleeping with your bedroom door closed. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires. This live demonstration will include a fully constructed kitchen complete with a stove, counter tops … [Read more...]
The Rochester Area Junior Chamber’s Safety Town in Full Swing
Summer vacation has just begun but young children in the Rochester Area are already preparing for the first day of Kindergarten by learning various aspects of life safety through the Rochester Area Jaycees' "Safety Town" program. At Safety Town, kids from the ages of four to six learn basic safety concepts through the use of interactive experiences. With the format of a small-scale town featuring portable buildings, sidewalks, roads, and street signs, the Safety Town learning environment is a … [Read more...]