Fire Department Earns Life Safety Achievement Award

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — The Rochester Hills Fire Department was recently presented with a Life Safety Achievement Award by the National Association of State Fire Marshals Fire Research and Education Foundation in partnership with Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company.

The Life Safety Achievement Award recognizes local fire prevention efforts that have contributed to reducing the number of lives lost in residential fires, according to a press release. The Rochester Hills Fire Department is one of 160 fire departments across the United States to receive the award this year for reducing fire deaths by at least 10 percent during the year. In addition, award recipients documented active and effective fire prevention programs as well as a clear commitment to reducing the number of house fires in the community.

"This award represents the commitment to excellence of our emergency responders and the strong support we have received from the community," Mayor Bryan K. Barnett said. "We are proud of the positive impact our team has made."

The Rochester Hills Fire Department provides many safety programs for residents and guests.

Classes available include: CPR, Emergency evacuation, Fire drills, Fire extinguisher training, Fire safety for all ages, and First aid. The Fire Department also partners with community organizations to host fire public displays, demonstrations and community events.

Photo via City of Rochester Hills.