The
Utica Fire Department consists of the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief,
Lieutenant, Sergeants and Firefighters.
Training
division has a coordinator and instructors, which provide about
60 training sessions annually.
The
Department has one Fire Station located in downtown Utica, just
east of the Clinton River.
Our
Administration consists of the Fire Chief. The Chief is responsible
for the overall operations of the Department.
Our
Fire Prevention Bureau duties include fire investigations, site
plan reviews, general inspections and fire prevention programs.
Our
Department consists of two engines, one ladder, one heavy duty
rescue, two ambulances, a utility truck and a car. Our Department
provides an advanced life support system.
In
the year 2007, the department responded to 884 Fire & EMS
calls!
Anyone wishing to visit
our Fire Station, please call 586-997-0168 and we would be
happy to give you a tour.
The winter and spring months have brought a
flurry of changes, and improvements to your fire department.
These include:
Replacement of our 1994 ambulance with a 2006 medic ambulance.
The new ambulance is painted to match the paint scheme of our
other fire apparatus. Implementation of 800 Mhz radio system,
which allows for direct communication with multiple fire and
police fire agencies in Macomb and Oakland County, as well as
other public safety agencies and the Michigan State Police.
Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) training for all personnel. This
training is designed to ensure firefighter safety and provide
a team that is dedicated to firefighter rescue during fire and
emergency incidents.
Continuation of quarterly community CPR/AED training. This training
will resume in the fall. Dates and times will be posted on the
City;s TV Channel, Website.
Completion of a successful joint fire and evacuation training
exercise with Northpointe Village and Universal Ambulance.
Addition of a 2nd Thermal Imager Camera obtained at no cost
(a $10,000 value) through the Department of Homeland Security
Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program. The camera utilizes
a thermal (heat) image to identify persons or animals that may
be trapped in a fire and not visible due to smoke. The camera
can also be utilized to pinpoint fires behind walls and other
non-visable areas. This decreases damage caused by "opening
up" walls and other non-visual areas to search for fire
extension.
Please keep an eye on the City's TV channel
and website for other fire department activities and training,
as well as our annual Open House, during fire prevention week
in October.
We would also like to thank the following businesses
for generous donations that have enabled us to update our rope
rescue equipment:
Shamrock Pub
Courtyard by Marriott
Hyatt Place
Comfort Inn
INSURANCE RATING
The Insurance Services Office (ISO) recently surveyed
us. Our newly assigned classification is a class 4. This represents
a significant improvement from our former class 6.
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