Fire officials from Metro Detroit and Windsor gather for leadership roundtable
Detroit fire leadership roundtable brings together 17 fire and public safety departments As reported by the Detroit Fire Department, a Fire Leadership Roundtable was held on September 25, 2024, gathering officials from 17 fire and public safety departments from Metro Detroit and Windsor. The event was organized by Executive Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms and included […]
Detroit Public Safety Foundation introduces new service award for first responders
Detroit recognizes first responders with new award The Detroit Public Safety Foundation (DPSF) has introduced a new initiative to honor the city’s first responders. The Public Safety Distinguished Service Award, as reported by the Detroit Fire Department, will be presented at the Above & Beyond Awards Ceremony on November 13, 2024, at Ford Field. This […]
Detroit launches Quick Response Team to support opioid overdose survivors
Detroit launches new team to aid overdose survivors As reported by the Detroit Fire Department, the City of Detroit will launch the Detroit Quick Response Team (QRT) on September 16th, 2024, to assist opioid overdose survivors. The QRT will follow up with individuals treated for opioid overdoses by the Detroit Fire Department (DFD) and offer […]
Detroit awarded HEARTSafe Community designation for cardiac health efforts
Detroit receives HEARTSafe Community designation Detroit has officially been recognized as the largest municipality to receive the HEARTSafe Community designation, as reported by the Detroit Fire Department. The achievement was announced by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Executive Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms, marking a significant milestone for the city’s commitment to cardiac health. The HEARTSafe […]
Emergency preparedness fair to be held in Detroit
Detroit hosts emergency preparedness fair Detroit Local Emergency Planning Committee has invited the community to the Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, August 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kemeny Recreation Center, located at 2260 S. Fort Street in District 6, Detroit. The event is presented by the Detroit Local Emergency Planning Committee and […]
Detroit honors EMS heroes and offers free community training
EMS Week celebration begins in Detroit As reported by the Detroit Fire Department, the City of Detroit will kick off National EMS Week by honoring its first responders and hosting a community training event. National EMS Week, running from May 19 through 25, celebrates the theme “Honoring our Past, Forging our Future.” The event will […]
Registration opens for Detroit Fire Department’s inaugural Professional Development Conference
Detroit Fire Department announces first Professional Development Conference The Detroit Fire Department, in collaboration with the Detroit Public Safety Foundation and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, is set to host its first-ever Professional Development Conference (PDC). Scheduled for July 10-12, 2024, at the DoubleTree – Fort Shelby, this event marks a significant milestone in the […]
