Shelby Township Fire Department rolls out Community Connect

The Shelby Township Fire Department has rolled out a platform to help residents and business prepare for emergency situations and keep the community safe.

“The Shelby Township Fire Department is always looking for ways to improve our service to the community,” Fire Chief Frank Pierce said. “We have been working closely with technology partner First Due to release Community Connect, an application focused on protecting residents and their property in the most effective way possible during an incident or major disaster.”

Community Connect is a secure, easy-to-use platform that allows residents to share critical information about their household in order to aid first responders and emergency service personnel to respond more efficiently and effectively; ultimately resulting in better incident outcomes.

In addition to the residential portal, Community Connect also helps business owners and managers keep people at their commercial properties safe by giving First Responders access to critical documents such as evacuation procedures, occupant rosters, hazardous material lists and more.

Additionally, designated contacts at properties that joined the program will receive immediate alerts via text message when First Responders are dispatched to the building address.

“Community Connect is completely voluntary and residents are individually able to decide which information they are comfortable sharing,” Deputy Chief Joshua Fouchia explained. “Residents simply create a profile and enter critical property and occupant information which is then made available to public safety agencies at the time of dispatch. Data provided by residents within Community Connect is 100% secure and is used only for the purpose of better serving the resident during emergency situations.”

To learn more about the program and to create your profile, visit communityconnect.io/info/mi-shelbytownship.

Each year the Shelby Township Fire Department hosts an open house in observation of the National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week. The open house is a family-friendly event that provides an opportunity to tour the fire station, meet firefighters and participate in many fun, educational activities.  

The annual Shelby Township Fire Department Open House will run 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at Fire Station No. 1 at 6345 23 Mile Road. Come and join the Shelby Township Fire Department in celebrating National Fire Prevention Week.

Activities include:

• educational demonstrations
• equipment demonstrations
• vehicle extraction
• fire station tours
• vehicle tours
• Sparky the Dog
• and more!

Meet your Shelby Township firefighters and become educated about fire safety. The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week is, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” For more information, visit nfpa.org/fpw.  

Thank you to the 2023 Shelby Township Fire Department Open House sponsors:

• Belfor Property Restoration
• Niagara Water
• Jarvis Property Restoration
• Mission BBQ
• Montgomery & Sons
• Kroger

The Shelby Township Fire Department's Annual Report is prepared by the Shelby Township Fire Chief. The report details the department's activities, accomplishments and statistics from the previous year.

• 2023 Annual Report
• 2022 Annual Report
• 2021 Annual Report
• 2020 Annual Report
• 2019 Annual Report
• 2018 Annual Report
• 2017 Annual Report
• 2016 Annual Report
• 2015 Annual Report
• 2014 Annual Report
• 2013 Annual Report
• 2012 Annual Report
• 2011 Annual Report
• 2010 Annual Report
• 2009 Annual Report

Who can I speak to about my ambulance bill?
The Shelby Township Fire Department uses a third party biller for all EMS billings. Please contact EMSMC at 888-330-5405 for any questions about your bill.

Does the fire department accept sharps/needles?
No, we do not. We suggest you visit safeneedledisposal.org for local disposal options.

I need help installing my child’s car seat. Who should I call?
STFD has one member who is a certified child passenger safety seat technician. He is available, by appointment, to inspect your seat for expiration and recalls, help with installation, educate you on proper seating positions, and answer any questions you may have. Please send an email to mleroy@shelbytwp.org or call 586-731-3476 ext. 3 to set up an appointment.

You may also visit safercar.gov to search other nearby participating facilities.

How do I schedule a fire-related educational program or engine visit?
Please contact Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Werner at 586-731-3476 ext. 2710 or bwerner@shelbytwp.org. Your request should include the event, date, time, location, and point of contact including a contact number for the event.

What should I do with an expired fire extinguisher?                                       
We suggest you take the extinguisher outdoors and empty it into a large garbage bag to depressurize it. You can then throw the empty canister in the bag and put it out with your regular trash.

Does the fire department service fire extinguishers?
No, however you can find local fire extinguisher businesses in the yellow pages or online to service them.