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DIAL 911 FOR FIRE EMERGENCIES

Fire protection services are now provided by the Waterford Township Fire Department. For Non-Emergency information, please call:

248-673-0405

VISIT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PHOTO GALLERY - click here

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Compact Flourescent Bulbs HEALTH & SAFETY WARNING - CFL BULB BREAKAGE

The new energy efficient CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) bulbs contain mercury. Click here to read the guidelines regarding the safe handling and disposal of broken CFL bulbs (WARNING: Contains Graphic Images of Injuries Resulting from Broken CFL Bulbs). To read the Michigan Department of Community Health Guidelines, click here.

OUTDOOR FIRE PIT POLICY

As the cold weather approaches, many residents are using outdoor fire pits to lengthen the outdoor party season. Be sure that you are following the City of Pontiac "Outdoor Fireplace or Pit" policy.

Click here to download the city policy

Warning Regarding Clay Chimineas: Be sure to follow manufacturer's recommendations by "curing" the chiminea with several small fires before burning a larger fire. They have been known to explode when not cured properly.

AMBER ALERT CENTER

Is your family prepared for any disaster? Please download and print the City of Pontiac Family Preparedness Workbook. Find out how to get ready and what to do when disaster strikes.

Click here to download the family preparedness workbook.

READY.GOV: BEING PREPARED

• Make a plan
• Get a kit
• Be informed
• Overview
• Supply checklists
• Get the brochure

• Biological threat
• Chemical threat
• Explosions
• Nuclear blast
• Radiation threat
• Natural disasters

Click on the bulleted items above for detailed information regarding emergency preparedness

Department of Homeland Security

Ready.gov

Change.gov

FBI Tips and Leads

Most Wanted Terrorists

A Citizens Guide to Preparedness

Community Emergency Response Teams

Medical Reserves Corps

Volunteers in Police Services

Voluntary Service

Neighborhood Watch Program

The Pontiac Fire Department has a rich 179 year history. Read about some of its history and find out about some valuable resources to find out more.
click here to read the history

Fire, flood, tornado, hazardous materials. Is your family prepared for any disaster? Download "Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit" now for a check list of items to have available and to create a plan to keep your family prepared.

Click here to download Kit

When the Tornado season comes, keep your ears open for the Outdoor Warning Siren System. Click below for a schedule of times when Oakland County Emergency Response and Preparedness will be testing the system.