Community Relations

The Community Relations Division acts as a liaison between the community and the Fire Department by providing the public with valuable fire and life safety education, how to protect their lives and property from fire loss and damage. This division heightens citizens’ awareness through such mediums as the Mobile Fire Safety House, workshops, community events, meetings and coordinates apparatus appearances and tours of firehouses.

Join us for one of our upcoming Safety Series webinars!

The Detroit fire department will be working to educate the public in topics ranging from fire safety and prevention to Hands Only CPR. Residents will hear from DFD experts and have an opportunity to have their questions answered in real time.

All webinars will begin promptly at 6PM, EST. Click on a specific date to learn more about the webinar. Previous sessions have been recorded and can be viewed at the link.

January 8: Learn best practices when it comes to lithium-ion batteries, which power everything from cell phones to e-bikes and scooters with your host Chief Damon Robinson of the Fire Marshal Division

February 12: Learn how to keep your family safe while you are heating your home with your host Chief of Fire Prevention, Dennis Hunter

March 12: Learn how to prevent fires when cooking, smoking, or using candles in your home with your host Captain Theresa Halsell of the Community Relations Division

April 9: Learn how to create and practice a great fire safety plan for your home or business with your host Captain Edward Davis of the Fire Marshal Division 

May 14: Learn how to keep your family safe this summer when grilling, using fire pits or fireworks with your host Lt. Stacy Taylor of the Community Relations Division

June 11: Learn what it means to be HEARTSafe in Detroit and how you can get involved with your host Captain Jeffrey Forbes, EMS Training Division

Connect to the DFD Safety Series Webinar with a Computer 

Go to https://detroitmi.gov/SafetySeries on your web browser. You’ll be directed to the webinar site. When prompted, select Continue on this browser. You may be prompted to give Teams access to your mic and camera. When you select Allow, you can always turn off your mic and camera once you join the meeting. Select Join now. Wait for someone in the meeting to admit you from the meeting lobby.

Connect to the DFD Safety Series Webinar with a Mobile Device 

**Please note that you will be required to install the Teams App on your mobile device. The application is free.

 Go to https://detroitmi.gov/SafetySeries on your mobile device’s web browser. You’ll be directed to the webinar site. Select Join meeting (if you already have the Teams App) or select Get Teams to install the application. Once the application is installed, you’ll be presented with the screen below. You will need to add a name and select Join now. You’ll be admitted to the waiting room. You’ll see the screen below and will be admitted as soon as possible by one of our webinar organizers.

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