Rochester Hills Man Victim of Home Invasion and Assault

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...]

One of Only 160 in the Nation

Rochester Hills Fire Department Receives Life Safety Achievement Award The Rochester Hills Fire Department was recently presented with a Life Safety Achievement Award for its fire prevention accomplishments in 2015 by the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) Fire Research and Education Foundation in partnership with Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company. The Life Safety Achievement Award recognizes local fire prevention efforts that have contributed to reducing the number of … [Read more...]

Rochester Hills Fire Department Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Honors the Many Lives of First Responders Lost The Rochester Hills Fire Department will be hosting a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at Fire Department Headquarters (Station No. 1) from on Sunday, September 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Residents are invited to join the Rochester Hills community as they remember the lives that were lost and honor the Firefighters, Police Officers, EMS professionals, and the military personnel who serve our country. "As we pause to reflect on … [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...]

Letter to the Editor: Rochester Hills Residents Want a Mayor with Integrity

Negative and divisive flyers and Robo calls sent from the Barnett campaign under false pretenses is very serious lack of judgment which has been indicative of the Barnett administration. The Yalamanchi campaign has verified that the Rochester Hills Fire Chief and the President of the Firefighters Association had no knowledge that the Barnett campaign had PAID to put out such messaging. This type of behavior is reflective of the Barnett's administration of cheap politics and negative behavior. It … [Read more...]