The Fire Prevention Division of the Madison Heights Fire Department is responsible for activities that help safeguard the community before, during, and after an emergency. Core functions include:
Fire Investigations – Determining the cause and origin of fires within the City’s jurisdiction. The Fire Marshal is a trained investigator who leads these efforts.
Fire and Life Safety Inspections – Conducted for high-priority occupancies and prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for new businesses.
Plan Reviews – Ensuring new construction and renovations meet fire and life safety code requirements.
Special Inspections – Completed as needed for fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and other critical life safety systems.
Fire Education
Schools
Public fire education is a cornerstone of the Madison Heights Fire Department’s mission. Each year, the Fire Marshal and/or firefighters visit schools across the city to teach children about fire safety through age appropriate, hands-on lessons that build knowledge and confidence. Education includes but is not limited to
Fire gear demonstrations to reduce fear of PPE
Classroom drills to practice staying low and exiting your home
Education and resources for home fire escape plans
Smoke alarm demonstrations to familiarize children with the sound of smoke alarms
Senior Citizens
The Fire Prevention Division focuses on keeping older adults safe at home and in the community through tailored education, home visits, and targeted risk-reduction services.
Fire safety education for senior citizens includes cooking safety, space heaters, winter heating, electrical cords and power strips, candle alternatives, safe smoking & oxygen use, and fall hazards
Free smoke detector installation for low-income and senior residents
Business Community
The Fire Prevention Division partners with local businesses to make fire code compliance clear, training practical, and operations safe.
Fire extinguisher training for the business community
Plan review and guidance for fire alarms, sprinkler systems, kitchen hood systems, and other special hazards
False-alarm reduction strategies and impairment/fire watch guidance.
Evacuation drill planning, observation, and after-action feed back
Special inspections for all fire and life safety systems
Pre-incident planning to speed emergency response and minimize downtime to include
Emergency contact information
Access points
Utilities
Special hazard and SDS locations
File of Life Program
The File of Life is a simple tool that helps paramedics access your vital medical information fast. A completed form is kept on your refrigerator (with a magnet sleeve) so responders can act quickly at your home. The file of life includes
Name and date of birth
Medical history and recent procedures
Current medications and allergies
Emergency contact information
Having this information readily available ensures that emergency responders can act quickly and effectively when every second counts.
Tours
We offer free guided tours for schools, scouts, civic groups, and families. Tours are hands-on, age appropriate, and designed to build confidence around emergency preparedness. What to expect
Explore the fire engine/ambulance/ladder truck and lifesaving tools and equipment
Meet firefighters and learn about protective gear and station life