Michigan Association of Fire Fighters

MAFF fire stations host Fire Prevention Week events

National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5-11, 2014. Fire Prevention Week is observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which Oct. 9 falls to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The fire began on Oct. 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on Oct. 9, 1871.
Each year the NFPA releases a fire prevention week theme. This year's theme is: "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Test Yours Every Month!"
Locally, Michigan Association of Fire Fighters-represented departments are hosting events for the public to attend, including the following:

Chelsea Area Fire Authority Open House
Time: Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19.
Location: 200 W. Middle St.
Contact: (734) 475-8755 or http://www.cafa6.org/

Macomb Township Fire Department Open House
Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.
Location: Macomb Township Fire Department Station 3, 47711 North Ave.
Contact: (586) 677-1262.
The event will include station tours and blood pressure checks. Live demonstrations will include use of fire extinguishers, firefighters rescuing victims, vehicle extrication with the Jaws of Life and fire safety for children.

New Baltimore Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast
Time: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12.
Location: Fire Department Hall at 36535 Green St.
Contact: (586) 725-0990.
Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Guests are asked to make a donation, which will be given to charities such as American Cancer Society, local burn camps and the Lions Club. The event will feature fire truck displays and many fire safety materials including tips for safely storing items in garages and around heaters and furnaces. There will be a 50/50 raffle and activities for children. New Baltimore 120th anniversary t-shirts will be sold to help the department support local charities.

Rochester Hills Fire Department Emergency Apparatus Display
Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
Location: Meijer parking lot (corner of Rochester Road and Auburn Road).
Contact: 248-656-4720 or visit www.rochesterhills.org/fire
Fire trucks, rescue vehicles and ambulances will be on display. The feature event will be a live fire demonstration.

Rochester Hills Fire Department Open House
Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.
Location: Open houses will be held at all five fire stations:
Rochester Hills Fire Station 1: 1111 Horizon Ct.
Rochester Hills Fire Station 2: 1251 E. Auburn
Rochester Hills Fire Station 3: 2137 W. Auburn
Rochester Hills Fire Station 4: 2723 Walton
Rochester Hills Fire Station 5: 251 E. Tienken
Contact: 248-656-4720 or visit www.rochesterhills.org/fire
See a live simulated fire attack at 1 p.m. at Station 1 (1111 Horizon Ct).

Rochester Hills Fire Safety Display @ Home Depot
Time: 9 a.m. – noon Saturday, Oct. 18.
Location: 225 W. Avon
Contact: 248-656-4720 or visit www.rochesterhills.org/fire
Held in conjunction with the free Kids Workshop Home Depot hosts each month.

The Village of Rochester Hills (shopping center) Fire Safety Display
Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.
Location: 104 N. Adams Rd (corner of Walton Blvd. and N. Adams Rd.)
Contact: 248-656-4720 or visit www.rochesterhills.org/fire

Troy Fire Department Open Houses
Time: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.
Location: Open houses will be held at all six fire stations:
Troy Fire Station #1 – 1019 E. Big Beaver
Troy Fire Station #2 – 5600 Livernois
Troy Fire Station #3 – 2400 W. Big Beaver
Troy Fire Station #4 – 2013 E. Maple
Troy Fire Station #5 – 6399 John R
Troy Fire Station #6 – 5901 Coolidge
Contact: (248) 524-3419.
Visitors can tour a station, meet firefighters, look at the vehicles and equipment up-close, and watch various demonstrations. Stations will provide fire prevention related handout materials along with light refreshments. There will be limited parking at Station 6. Additional parking with free shuttle at Hamilton Elementary School on Northfield Parkway.

White Lake Township Fire Department @ Home Depot Safety Day
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.
Location: 9078 Highland Rd.
Contact: (248) 698-3335.

White Lake Township Fire Department Elementary Visits
Time: Oct. 6 – 10.
Contact: (248) 698-3335.
Visits will be made to local elementary schools to promote fire safety.

White Lake Township Fire Department Open House
Time: 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12.
Location: White Lake Township Fire Station 1, 7420 Highland Rd.
Contact: (248) 698-3335.
Visitors can meet firefighters and see fire trucks and equipment on display and spray water from the fire hose. The event includes fire safety information and demonstrations including vehicle extrication, simulated bandaging at the first aid station, blood pressure screenings, hot dogs, popcorn and face painting.