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Fire Department
Headquarters Station - 816 E. Haley St. Midland, MI 48640 Phone:989-837-3410 Email:
lgarcia@midland-mi.org
Frequently Asked Questions
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Answers
1.
What can I do to prepare my family for emergencies before they happen?
The Midland Fire Department offers tips on
fire prevention and safety devices to aid
in preventing emergencies as well as suggestions on how to develop a
home escape plan.
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2. How can I report a fire
hazard?
To report a possible fire hazard, you may contact the Midland Fire
Department at 989-837-3410, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. You
may also send an e-mail to the Fire Department (lgarcia@midland-mi.org).
If the hazard is imminent, call 9-1-1.
We will need information about the violation (including the address of
property that is possibly in violation and the property owner's name, if
available) plus your contact information. Your information will be needed if any
Fire Department personnel need to reach you for further assistance or to inform
you of the outcome of any inspections that are conducted as a result of your
notification of the possible violation.
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3. What kind of fire
extinguisher should I have in my home?
The Midland Fire Department offers recommendations on
fire extinguisher
types and uses. Call 989-837-3410 to find out more.
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4. What can I do with
household-generated hazardous materials?
Some household hazardous materials can lead to contamination of groundwater,
well water or other water sources when spilled on the ground, poured down the
drain or placed in trash containers. To prevent this, the Midland County Health
Department sponsors the Household Hazardous Materials Collection Program. The
program provides an opportunity to safely and properly dispose of most hazardous
materials you may have in your home including automotive, cleaning, paint and
garden products.
The Hazardous Materials Collection Program is usually offered during the
months of June through September.
For more information, contact the Midland County Health Department at
989-832-6681 or visit the County's website at
http://www.co.midland.mi.us/.
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5.
Does the Fire Department provide training to the public in CPR or other First
Aid training?
No. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and other First Aid training are
provided by organizations such as the American Red Cross and the American Heart
Association.
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6. Why does the Fire Department come
when I call for an ambulance?
Midland firefighters are trained and equipped to handle a wide variety of
emergency medical calls. Fire Department personnel can typically be at your door
before an EMS ambulance. All Midland firefighters are State-certified as Medical
First Responders.
Additionally, MidMichigan Medical Center’s (MMRC) ambulance service has a larger area to serve – they
aid people throughout Midland County, whereas the Fire Department serves primarily the city of Midland. Also, MMRC’s ambulance service transfers
patients to other hospitals.
Midland Fire Department personnel can begin life-saving treatments
before an ambulance arrives on the scene of an emergency. This quicker response
can lessen the effects of catastrophic injury or illness and lead to faster recovery time for those who experience critical illness.
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7. How is the Midland Fire
Department involved in the City's inspection process for new construction
or
remodeling projects?
Fire Department personnel perform annual fire safety inspections of new and
remodeled buildings and notify the owner or occupant of any fire safety
violations that need further attention. For more
information on the Fire Department's role in safety inspections, click here.
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8. Why does the Fire Department bring a fire engine on an inspection?
The fire engine is a firefighter's office away from the station; it holds the tools required
to handle a wide variety of emergencies. If a needed tool were not available on
the scene of an emergency, firefighters would need to return to one of Midland’s
three fire stations prior to taking action.
Engine companies conduct fire inspections in their respective response districts. This allows them to respond to emergency calls in a time-efficient manner without having to return
to the station for the necessary apparatus or equipment.
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9. Can I have a fire pit at my home?
Fire pits that comply with the 1994 Uniform Fire Code are allowed to be used at
homes in Midland. Click here to find out more about
recreational fires.
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10. Are small fires allowed in the city?
Click here to find out about
recreational fires in the city.
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11. What are burning permits?
 Burn permits are issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
for the purpose of burning large piles of brush or natural vegetation. These types of fires are not allowed within the city limits.However, if you reside in Midland County, you may call
866-922-BURN or go online to
www.michigan.gov/burnpermit to obtain a burn permit.
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12.
Will I be charged for any emergency services provided by the Midland Fire
Department?
There is no charge for emergency services provided by the Midland Fire
Department.
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13. Does the Midland Fire
Department offer tours or educational programs to schools or groups?
Depending upon staffing levels, Fire Department personnel can be available
to lead tours of the department. Also, requests for educational programs may be
made to the Fire Department's administrative offices by calling 989-837-3410.
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14. How can I become a firefighter?
Interested persons must meet minimum State of Michigan qualifications including
age eligibility, training requirements and physical conditioning. Those
interested should contact their local community college or
State of Michigan
Office of Firefighter Training.
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