Fire

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The Coldwater Fire Department

The Coldwater Fire Department provides fire prevention, fire suppression and responds to medical emergencies within the City of Coldwater. In addition, the fire department also provides fire suppression and emergency responses for the townships of Coldwater and Girard.

The Coldwater Fire Department holds an ISO Class 4 fire protection rating grade.  Of the two-thousand and forty rated communities in Michigan, only twenty-eight have achieved a better rating. This excellent rating results in lower insurance premiums for homeowners as well as business and industrial properties located in Coldwater.

The department takes a pro-active approach to fire and life safety. Effort is directed toward prevention activities with the purpose of making all buildings safe and the community more safety conscious. Fire suppression, technical rescue and emergency medical services continue to require up-to-date training by the staff.

The mission of the Coldwater Fire Department is to provide the highest possible level of fire protection, rescue, and hazard mitigation services to the community. This shall be accomplished with a team of professionals, both part-paid and career, by providing fire prevention, public education, emergency operations, and planning. Each firefighter shall strive to deliver the highest quality service through training, preparedness, planning, and prevention in order to ensure that the community maintains a high quality of life.

Services

The Coldwater Fire Department provides:

• Full Time Fire Marshal (fire inspections / prevention programs)
• Fire Suppression
• Emergency Medical Services (EMT non transport) – City of Coldwater only
• Hazardous Materials spills and leaks
• Rescue / Extrication
• Confined Space / Trench Rescue
• High Angle Rope Rescue
• Ice Rescue
• Fire Victim Assistance (helping those who have suffered a fire begin the recovery process)
• Arson Investigation

 

Legal Fireworks in Michigan - Who Can Sell Them and Who Can Use Them

In January 2012, the state legislature passed a law allowing the sales and use of consumer grade fireworks here in Michigan. There are some considerations the public and those intending to sell fireworks should understand before getting involved with them. In an effort to answer questions the public may have, the Coldwater Fire Department has developed this guide for the public on sales and use of consumer grade and low impact grade fireworks.

Fire Safety Manual for Apartment Managers

Fires in apartment buildings often involve one or more dwelling units. The dense nature of apartment living during a fire event may allow for the spread of hazardous smoke, heat and flames.

Fires can occur at any time and are unexpected. Being prepared and acting in a safe manner should not be unexpected. How one responds to a fire event typically dictates how successful the event will be to extinguish for responders. Responding to a fire requires quick, deliberate and calm actions. These actions may be needed in limited visibility or smoky and hot conditions where being prepared can save lives and property.

The Fire Safety Manual for Apartment Managers was developed to aid building managers in their safety efforts. The manual will provide:

• Information about home fire prevention and safety
• Guidelines for developing Code required Fire Emergency Guide
• Recommendations for developing fire emergency procedures
• Overview on what to expect from Fire Department inspection processes

 

Home Fire Sprinkler Systems Video

 

People want the truth about home fire sprinklers.  Here it is.

The fire department also offers free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for qualified residents.