Detroit Fire Department

The Detroit Fire Department (DFD) is the professional fire department that provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the city of Detroit, Michigan, United States. The DFD currently operates 120 fire companies out of 47 Fire Stations, located throughout the city, with a total sworn personnel complement of 1,141 firefighters in all ranks. Detroit Fire Headquarters is located in Downtown Detroit. The Detroit Fire Department responds to approximately 165,000 emergency calls annually, with over 80% being emergency medical emergencies.

In July 2010 the City of Detroit approved a plan to move the Detroit Fire Department and Detroit Police Department headquarters to the former MGM Grand Casino.Nichols, Darren A. "." The Detroit News. July 20, 2010. Retrieved on September 16, 2010.

Fire Station Locations and Apparatus

There are a total of 47 Fire Stations in the city of Detroit, including Fire Headquarters. 38 Engines Companies, 22 Ladder Companies, and 6 Squad Companies, as well as 26 Medic Units, and other special and support units operate out of these Stations in 7 Battalions, under the command of 7 Battalion Chiefs.

See also

• Government of Detroit

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