IF AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1
Fire Prevention • Fire Suppression • Para-Medic
The Harper Woods Fire & Rescue Department responds to all reported fires, medical emergencies, rescue situations, and hazardous material incidents. The fire department members are highly trained firefighters and paramedics. They take great pride in their ability to mitigate any emergency in a professional and efficient manner. In addition to emergency response, the fire department also conducts fire incident plans and public fire prevention programs.
How We Help You
The Harper Woods Fire Department is responsible for responding to the following incidents:
- Medical Emergencies
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Structure / Vehicle Fires
- Downed Wires
- Carbon Monoxide Incidents
- Hazardous Material Incidents
Contact Us
Jason Hammerle
Director of Public Safety
19617 Harper Ave.
Harper Woods, MI 48225
Director's Staff
Captain Dave Carrico:
d[email protected]
Captain Nate Butler:
[email protected]
Captain Kevan Kochan:
[email protected]
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Harper Woods Fire Department to protect lives from death, injury and property loss caused by the ravages of fire, hazardous materials and medical emergencies. This mission will be pursued by continuously training and educating the members of this fire department. This shall be obtained by seeking all available training resources, practices and programs.
HWFD History
The fire department was first established in 1942, as the Gratiot Twp Fire Department. The Harper Woods Fire Department was later registered as an official IAFF department in 1955. The purpose was to provide basic fire protection to the city and its residents. Since that time the department has evolved into a full service organization. The department now offers specialized services such as Advanced Life Support, Fire suppression and vehicle crash rescue.
Free Smoke Detector Progam
Partnership with the American Red Cross
Smoke Alarms Save Lives - Get one FREE now!
- Don't have an alarm or have alarms that don't work?
- Have alarms more than 10 years old?
- Don't have an alarm on every floor of your home?
You may not have enough warning to escape your home safely. Contact the American Red Cross for a 20 minute home visit and up to three free smoke alarms with free installation. Just call 313-494-3432.
Knox Box Program
The Harper Woods Fire Department has selected the Knox Box® Rapid Entry System to provide non-destructive emergency access to commercial and residential properties. This system is specifically developed for the fire service. It allows the fire department to carry only one master key that will allow us to gain access to commercial and residential property without having to force entry through doors or windows.
More than 9,000 departments nationwide use Knox® key boxes, vaults, Haz-Mat cabinets, key switches, locking FDC caps, and padlocks.
Ordering & Information
For a Knox Box® order form, or for more information regarding this program, contact:
LT. David Carrico
313-343-2550
[email protected]
Benefits
The use of the Knox Box® Rapid Entry System will help the Harper Woods Fire Department to:
- Eliminate needless, costly forced entry damage.
- Assure immediate building entry by firefighters without delay or waiting for building keys.
- Protect inventory, equipment and supplies from unnecessary water damage caused by delayed sprinkler shut-off.
- Satisfy state fire codes and emergency access ordinances.
- Save you time and aggravation by not requiring you to drive to your building at 3 a.m. for a false alarm.
- Help you feel secure about emergency coverage when your building is left unattended.
- Maintain building security after a fire alarm investigation by simply re-locking the undamaged door.
- Harper Woods Fire Department uses the KeySecure®, master key security systems, to control the Knox Master Key.