Dearborn Fire Department News

With Independence Day coming up soon, residents are reminded of the City’s fireworks ordinance, which mimics state law. During and leading up to Independence Day in 2021, residents are permitted to use fireworks on the following days and times: Between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, and July 4. Fireworks outside designated dates        Anyone found discharging fireworks outside of the designated dates and times is subjec...

As summer approaches and residents become busy with activities and trips, the city encourages them to register any vacations with the Dearborn Police Department to provide an extra layer of safety to their homes. Periodic monitoring of homes Through the Dearborn Police Reserve Vacation House Check Program, residents can request that officers periodically monitor the perimeter of their home while they are on vacation, and contact them if something seems amiss. Tips to protect home Other tips...

When Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) calculates the water rates for Dearborn and every community they supply water to, they look at the peak hourly usage for that city. If Dearborn as a community can lower water use during peak hours, it can affect the future water rates from GLWA. Off-peak hours are from midnight through 5 a.m. These hours do not count when GLWA calculates Dearborn’s peak usage rate for water, which affects water cost significantly. By setting an automatic lawn sprin...

The new 2012 Ford Focus by Ford Motor Company is being used to train first responders on modern vehicles Since 1990, Ford has provided more than 2,000 vehicles to give first responders the opportunity to train on modern vehicles. Ford Motor Company donated 12 vehicles to the Dearborn (Mich.) Fire Department and provided a sneak peek at the 2012 Ford Focus to help first responders train with their new vehicle rescue equipment. Ford is developing new materials and improved...