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How do I
obtain a burn permit?
All residences
residing outside the City of Chelsea and within the Chelsea Area Fire
Authority's coverage area are required to obtain a no cost
burn permit before burning. To obtain a burn permit, call (734) 475-1339.
Please note, natural
vegetation is the only allowed burning material.
For addition information click
HERE.
All residences
residing inside the City of Chelsea are required to follow Amended Ordinance No.
76A and obtain a no cost
recreational fire permit before burning. To obtain a recreational fire permit,
stop by the fire station Monday thru Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm.
For addition information click
HERE.
Can
I have my child's birthday party at the fire station?
Yes,
we are happy to have your child's birthday party at the fire station. There is
no cost. For more information or to schedule a party please contact Captain
Augustine Syrovy at (734) 475-8755.
Why does both the Chelsea Area Fire Authority and Huron Valley Ambulance respond
on medial emergencies?
The Chelsea Area
Fire Authority is certified at the basic life support level; unlike most fire
departments, which are certified at the lower certification level of medical
first responder. There is an ambulance base in the City of Chelsea; however, the
ambulance is not always located within the City of Chelsea. They run calls for
service throughout Washtenaw and Jackson County. The Chelsea Area Fire Authority
is staffed with two full time firefighters/emergency medical technicians 24
hours a day 365 days a year, providing a quick response to all calls for service
within our coverage area, including medical emergencies. When the ambulance
arrives, Chelsea Area Fire Authority personnel have all ready provided critical
patient care benefiting the patient in way of: rapid transport, patient
survivability, and recovery time.
When and where does the
Chelsea Area Fire Authority Board hold its meetings?
Chelsea Area Fire Authority Board meetings are normally held at
8:00am on the second Tuesday of each month at:
SYLVAN TOWNSHIP HALL
18027 Old US 12
Chelsea, MI 48118
For specific meeting dates or for more information contact the
Chelsea Area Fire Authority by calling (734) 475-8755.
Does the
Chelsea Area Fire Authority have an Explorer program?
Yes. The explorer program
consists of advisors (firefighters) and youths 14-21 years of age who have an
interest in firefighting. The program is designed to show the members what it is
like to be a firefighter. Explorers receive some of the same types of training
that is given to firefighters like: firefighting techniques, apparatus
operations, vehicle extrication, EMS, and much more. Explorers normally meet one
Wednesday a month in the evening. If you are interested in joining, call the
fire station at (734) 475-8755.
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