Detroit Fire Department

Thank you to the American Heart Association - Michigan for inviting us to assist with their hands-only CPR training at Ford Field. Strong community partnerships and education are key in continuing the mission of being a HEARTSafe Community. We’re excited to see more people learning and sharing this life-saving skill.

We are proud to announce the launch of the Opioid Quick Response Team, in partnership with Face Addiction Now.

Starting September 16th, when Detroit EMS completes treatment for a suspected opioid overdose, the Quick Response Team will follow up to ensure patients get access to the continued treatment and resources they need.

Outside of receiving emergency medical care, Detroit residents and community organizations can refer someone to the Quick Response Team through the Hope Line at 833-202-HOPE from 8am - 10pm daily.

CHARGED ⚖️
Following an investigation by the Detroit Police Department (DPD), the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Roberto Romero, of Detroit, in connection with setting a 57-year-old Detroit woman and a 50-year-old Detroit woman on fire. It is alleged that the defendant worked with the two women.

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 6:00 a.m., at a building in the 1000 block of West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, it is alleged that Romero sprayed a flammable liquid on the victims, before setting them on fire and fleeing the scene.

Romero was apprehended a short time later. Medics arrived on the scene and transported the victims to a local hospital for treatment. Further facts and evidence will be placed on the record at the preliminary examination.

Romero has been charged with two counts of Assault with Intent to Murder, Placing Offensive Substance Causing Physical Injury, two counts of Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm, and two counts of Felonious Assault.

DPD investigators will remain involved with this matter and will assist the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office as it prosecutes this case.

All suspects are presumed innocent pending further proceedings.

“The violent nature of this crime is just awful and will not be tolerated here in Detroit. Thank you to the team at DPD and Prosecutor Worthy for taking quick action to charge this suspect and get him off the streets.”

- Chief Dennis Richardson, Detroit Fire Investigations

CHARGED ⚖️
Following an investigation by the Detroit Police Department (DPD), the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Roberto Romero, of Detroit, in connection with setting a 57-year-old Detroit woman and a 50-year-old Detroit woman on fire. It is alleged that the defendant worked with the two women.

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 6:00 a.m., at a building in the 1000 block of West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, it is alleged that Romero sprayed a flammable liquid on the victims, before setting them on fire and fleeing the scene.

Romero was apprehended a short time later. Medics arrived on the scene and transported the victims to a local hospital for treatment. Further facts and evidence will be placed on the record at the preliminary examination.

Romero has been charged with two counts of Assault with Intent to Murder, Placing Offensive Substance Causing Physical Injury, two counts of Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm, and two counts of Felonious Assault.

DPD investigators will remain involved with this matter and will assist the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office as it prosecutes this case.

All suspects are presumed innocent pending further proceedings.

Training beyond the academy.

We work daily to ensure the safety of Detroit residents and visitors. And a key component of our mission is our training. Members of our EMS and Fire Operations Divisions go through rigorous exercises to make sure we’re always ready to go when seconds count.

Here, members of Fire Operations are participating in “live fire” training at our Regional Training Center.

The City of Detroit is officially a HEARTSafe Community! Thanks to the hardworking members of The Detroit Fire Department and our dedicated community partners we are now the largest municipality to earn this designation.

What does this mean for Detroiters?
This designation highlights our daily commitment to cardiac health and improving outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest.

How can you help Detroit stay HEARTSafe?
• Visit the link in our bio to take a free CPR class
• Encourage others to get trained
• Download the PulsePoint AED app (yellow icon) to get familiar with the AEDs in your area

Detroit Fire Crews have been working around the clock on this mulch fire on Prairie which started Tuesday evening. Though the fire is contained, they are putting out hot spots and will continue to monitor the scene.

Congratulations to our 5-6-2024 class!

24 members of our EMS Division have completed their Fire Operations training. For years, they have worked for the people of Detroit as Paramedics and EMTs. And now, they will continue their service to the community as both Trial Firefighters and Paramedics/EMTs.

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Engine 52, Ladder 31 to sign a $59.1 billion FY25 Budget.

This new spending plan includes increased funding for public safety through the “Public Safety Trust Fund”, which supports fire and police agencies throughout the state.

We are honored to have hosted Gov. Whitmer and several state legislators, including House Speaker Joe Tate whose father, Coleman Tate, served as a Detroit Firefighter on Ladder 31 until he died in the line of duty in 1981.

Day 1 of our inaugural Professional Development Conference is officially underway.

Members of fire and EMS departments throughout Michigan are in Detroit to participate in workshops and vendor exhibitions to sharpen their skills for themselves and the communities they serve.

Rope Operations Training

Members of our department go through rigorous training to ensure the safety of Detroiters and our city’s visitors.

Here, firefighters are putting their skills to the test using various rope techniques and rescue exercises.

We had so much fun at the Kids Safety Day. We shared a few tips with students and their families and some of our members got to learn a few karate techniques.

Join us this weekend for our hands-only CPR training!

Learn Hands-ONLY CPR 🏥

Detroit Fire Department is hosting a CPR training event on June 15th from 10am-5pm!
Church of Our Father Missionary
Baptist Church
5333 E. 7 Mile Road

Sign up here⬇️
detroitmi.gov/dfd

While racers are revving their engines, we are standing by ready to respond.

We would like to congratulate several of our members for receiving the Kim Lagerquist Lifesaver of the Year Award from the Detroit East Medical Control Authority.

On April 22, crews responded to a rollover accident in which the patient was upside down and pinned inside of a vehicle. Thanks to the quick thinking and team effort from the crews on scene, 12 members from Medic 11, Engine 48 and Squad 4 were able to stop the bleeding, get him out of the car and safely transport him to the hospital.

Thank you to all of the brave women and men who keep our EMS Division running. Your hard work, dedication and countless hours caring for patients throughout the city do not go unnoticed. You are needed and your service is appreciated. Happy National EMS Week! 🚑

Congratulations to one of our Woman of the Year nominees, Captain Theresa Halsell! Captain Halsell is a dedicated member of our Community Relations Division.

Please join us in congratulating today's Women in Blue, Detroit Fire Department Woman of the Year nominee, Captain Teresa Halsell.

Captain Teresa Halsell is a lifelong Detroiter and has been working for the Detroit Fire Department for more than 28 years. She’s currently the Captain of the Community Relations Division where she helps coordinate and plan many of the community outreach initiatives for the Detroit Fire Department. She is the Coordinator of the Detroit Fire Department’s Hands Only CPR/AED program which is vital to the overall safety of the community and is helping the City of Detroit work toward receiving the Heart Safe City designation. She also teaches fire safety education to students and residents in Detroit.

For more than 20 years, Captain Halsell has volunteered at a summer camp for under privileged youth as a camp/cabin counselor, health education teacher and the camp’s nurse. She is passionate about helping kids and ensuring important safety information is shared with the youth of Detroit.

Join us next week as we celebrate the 52nd Anniversary of EMS in Detroit. National EMS Week takes place on May 19-25, 2024.

It’s a beautiful day to fly! Our drone program is just one of the ways we work to keep citizens safe and stay prepared in case of emergency.

We’d like to thank all of the brave firefighters of this department and around the globe on this International Firefighters’ Day! We honor you all today for the training, hard work and sacrifices made daily to keep citizens and property safe.

The Trauma and Burn teams from Detroit Medical Center Detroit Receiving Hospital visited 9 Detroit Fire Department firehouses in honor of International Firefighter’s Day.

Detroit has a new Fire Chief! Congratulations to our new Chief of Department, David Nelson. Chief Nelson has served with the Detroit Fire Department for nearly 33 years.

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Brent Doxtader on his promotion. He has faithfully served in the Detroit Fire Department for 6 years and is a valued member of our Training Division. We appreciate his hard work, dedication and continued efforts to improve this department.