STEVE SMITH, Chairman
ADRIAN VAN GINHOVEN, Township Board Representative
FRED KING
BRIAN KERN
CHUCK GARASIC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Public Safety Commission meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room at Chikaming Township Center, 13535 Red Arrow Highway in Harbert.
 
Also in attendance are Police Chief Jim Stormont and Fire Chief Mike Davidson.
 
The Chikaming Township Public Safety Departments shall provide coordination and delivery of Police, Fire, First Responder and support services in order to preserve, protect and defend the people and property in Chikaming Township, while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons.
 
The Police and Fire Departments are located at Chikaming Township Center 13535 Red Arrow Highway, P.O. Box 258, Harbert, Michigan 49115.
 
IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911
 
To report a non-emergency incident, call 269-756-1111 and an officer will be dispatched.
 
 
 
 
The Chikaming Township Police Department respects the rights and dignity of all citizens and is committed to providing professional law enforcement services with integrity, leadership, diligence and concern. Our police officers are prepared to assist individuals from being locked out of their houses to crisis situations that may unfortunately happen. Through the understanding of community interaction and accountability the Police Department hopes to enhance its service to the citizens of Chikaming Township.
 
The Chikaming Township Police Department consists of four fulltime and three part-time officers under the direction of Police Chief Jim Stormont. Medical First Responder Lonnie Edgecomb is on duty at the Police Department daily Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 
For administrative questions contact the Police Department dial 269/469-3245 phone extensions are:
    21 - Police Chief Stormont
    22 - Lonnie Edgecomb
    23 - On duty officer
    31 - Officer Todd Taylor
    32 - Sgt. George Knoll
    33 -
    53 - Officer Jeff Enders
 
If there is no answer and you need to contact an officer call 269/756-1111 and the Sheriff's Department will dispatch our officer to your location or have him call you.
 
Fax Number is 269/469-3568.
 
 
 
 
The mission of the Chikaming Township Fire Department and First Responder Services is to provide the best quality of professional life safety, fire protection, First Responder medical treatment, and to mitigate and manage all emergencies for the citizens and visitors of Chikaming Township. The mission is accomplished through being responsive to the needs of the citizens with an emphasis on emergency service delivery, training, ensuring fire code compliance, and public safety education.
 
VISION: The Chikaming Township Fire/First Responder services strives to meet the changing needs of the community for fire protection, pre-hospital and out of hospital emergency medical care and believes that by the timely application of the advances of both the art and science of fire and medicine to the practice of fire suppression and of emergency medical services, we can decrease suffering, improve the health of the community and save lives and property.
 
The Chikaming Township Fire Department has 20 active firefighters and two on temporary leave of absence for a total of 22 firefighters under the direction of Fire Chief Mike Davidson, Assistant Chief Eric Lee, Captains Bill Farhat and Josh Knuth, Lieutenant Jeff Hischke and Safety Officer Mike Schuler.
 
The First Responder Service has nine active Medical First Responders under the direction of Fire Chief Mike Davidson.
 
EQUIPMENT
1992 Pierce "Dash" 1250 gpm Pumper
1992 S & S 3000 gallon Tanker
1996 Ford Command/Rescue vehicle
2005 American LaFrance 1500 gpm Liberty Resuce/pumper
2006 Ford F350 Brush Truck
2004 Tahoe Medical First Responder vehicle
 
What is a First Responder Service? Chikaming's First Responder Service provides for a licensed Medical First Responder to be on duty in the township to respond quickly to all medical emergencies to assist the patient until the Medic I ambulance arrives with licensed EMTs to transport the patient to the hospital.
 
You can contact the Fire Department/First Responder Service by calling or faxing 269-469-6362 or e-mail ctfd@csinet.net.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
911 HOUSE SIGNS
 
It is important that an emergency vehicle can find you when you are in need. You can get an official green 911 Emergency House sign for $10.00 at the Township Center. Just come in or send your $10 along with your name, address and phone number to Chikaming Township Center, 13535 Red Arrow Highway, P.O. Box 40, Harbert, MI 49115. Be sure to write the numbers you want on the sign in large print on your request and indicate whether you want a vertical or horizontal sign. We will call you when your sign is ready.
 
BURNING PERMITS REQUIRED
 
State law requires a permit to conduct any outdoor burning whenever the ground is not snow-covered. The burn permit process is designed as a way to communicate when it is safe to burn yard and household debris, and how to do so appropriately. Air quality and solid waste regulations prohibit open burning of construction and demolition waste. You can obtain a burning permit at Chikaming Township Center at 13535 Red Arrow Hwy. in Harbert, MI. Remember : You are responsible for any fire, smoke, or odors created from open burning and for any damage that results from your fire.
 
Follow these safety rules:
  • Never leave a fire unattended. State law requires that outdoor fires be attended at all time.
  • Keep fires small.
  • Never burn when it is windy.
  • Always have a water supply and a shovel on hand.
  • Always use water to extinguish a fire. Keep adding water and stirring the ashes until no additional hot spots are found
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    For more information regarding the regulation of open burning in Michigan, please contact the DEQ Environmental Assistance Center (EAC) at 1-800-662-9278 or go to the DEQ webstie at www.michigan.gov/deqair. Open burning material is located under "Spotlight".
     
    In the event of a Pollution Emergency call: 1-800-292-4706.
     
    When is a permit not needed? Burning in an approved debris burner does not require a permit. An approved debris burner is a masonry or metal container with a metal covering having openings no larger than ¾ inch. Campfires do not require a burning permit either. Also, you do not need a permit if the ground is snow-covered.
     
     
     
    How to register your alarm system: You need to come into the Township Office and fill out the form and pay your fee. At that time you will receive a sticker for your window. The forms and stickers will be available starting December 1st. Also, if you have a false alarm, you will be notified of the need to register your alarm and the fine if you fail to do so.
     
    Ways to Avoid False Alarms: The majority of false alarms are caused by human error. False alarms caused by human error are the easiest to prevent. It is extremely important that you understand how your alarm system works in order to prevent the unfortunate mistakes that can cause a police or fire dispatch to an alarm activation, when there is not a valid criminal act or fire.
     
     
     
     
    		 
     
     
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