*** Application Deadline Extended to Sept. 9, 2022 *** The Chesterfield Township Public Safety Department will be hosting our popular Citizens' Public Safety Academy on September 13th thru November 29th. Classes will be each Tuesday 6:30pm - 9:30pm for 12 weeks. How To Apply for the Junior Public Safety Academy You may click here to download a copy
Read moreChesterfield Junior Public Safety Academy June 20th-30th 2022
The Chesterfield Public Safety Department is going to be hosting a Junior Public Safety Academy! The academy will be held June 20th-30th 2022 from 9:00am – 3:00pm and is offered at no cost to incoming 6th-8th grade students for the 2022/2023 school year. Interested participants must complete and turn in: Junior Public Safety Academy application A letter of recommendation signed and
Read moreSnow Emergency: Feb. 2 at 4:00 AM thru Feb. 4, 2022 at 8:00 AM
Chesterfield Township Supervisor Bradley Kersten has declared a Snow Emergency beginning Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 4:00 AM through Friday, February 4, 2022 at 8:00 AM. Per township ordinances, parking on public roads during a snow emergency is prohibited. No person shall park or leave any vehicle or trailer on a public road in the
Read moreLook Listen Learn to Prevent Fires
Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere. The National Fire Protection Association states that 4 out of 5 U.S. fire deaths occur in the home. Look, Listen, and Learn how you can prevent deadly fires. Look Top three causes for home fires: Cooking Equipment Cooking accounts for 47% of fires, and 20% of
Read moreAFCIs: Protecting Your Home From Fires
Home fires are more deadly and costly than ever. While the number of total fires and fire injuries is decreasing, property damage and fire deaths are on the rise. Each year arc-faults, caused by worn and inadequate wiring, overburdened circuits, outdated technology, and aging electrical systems, start more than 35,000 home fires causing over 1,130
Read moreExtension Cord Safety Tips
Not enough cord for your lamp or radio to reach the nearest outlet? Just plowing through the junk drawer for an extension cord? This may not be a good idea. Extension cords can be very helpful in delivering power right where we need it. However, regardless of the gauge or rating of the cord, an
Read moreIt’s Fire Prevention Week!
Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide
Read moreJoin Us For Our Open House – Sun. Oct. 10th
Please join the Chesterfield Fire Department as we cap off this year's National Fire Prevention Week with our Annual Open House! The event will be held at Fire Station #1 (22 Mile Rd, West of Gratiot) Sunday October 10th from 12:00pm-3:00pm This FREE family-friendly event will feature kids activities, bounce house, interactive demonstrations, refreshments and
Read morePress Release: House Fire on Forbes Dr
Chesterfield Township Fire and Police Departments were dispatched today at 5:12 AM to the 47000 block of Forbes Dr on reports of a house fire. Neighbors were awakened by the smell of smoke and smoke detector alarms sounding. The neighbors immediately called 911. The first responders found the home full of smoke. Entry was made
Read moreMedical First Responder Class – Sept. 9th thru Nov. 11th
Sign Up Now For Our Medical First Responder Class! WHEN: September 9th, 2021 – November 11th, 2021 Mondays & Thursdays 4:00PM – 9:00PM WHERE: Chesterfield Fire Station #3 33991 23 Mile Rd Chesterfield, MI 48047 (corner of 23 Mile & Baker) Students will receive training in accordance with the State of Michigan and the National
Read moreWireless Carriers Decommissioning 3G Services
The Chesterfield Public Safety Deprtment wants the public to be aware that the wireless phone carriers are in the process of decommissioning 3G networks. This means that if you currently have a mobile or cellular device that still utilizes 3G technology, it will no longer work once the carriers shut down 3G service. This change
Read more2020 Chesterfield Public Safety Annual Report
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
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