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Thank you to everyone who bought tickets!
It is a brisk, but beautiful morning at Cherry Creek Golf Club! Our 16th annual Golf Outing is underway and we think this may be our best one yet!
This week our firefighters trained on trench rescue. All of our firefighters train yearly on trench awareness so that they can assist the members of out Technical Rescue Team on these emergencies.
Tomorrow is our Golf Outing at Cherry Creek!![]()
Reminder that registration begins at 7:30am and the shotgun start is at 8:30am.![]()
Can’t wait to see you there!
Mark your calendars for the 2022 Open House!![]()
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We will have station tours, educational demonstrations and much more! Bring out your family for a great time.![]()
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This year, we are also partnering with Woman's Life Chapter 911 Macomb Angels and asking our attendees to bring hand soap and dish soap to donate to local women in need.
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Today, we welcome and congratulate the two newest members of the Shelby Township Fire Dept., Austin Baker and Jordan Glaser.
We want to thank MISSION BBQ for providing all of our shifts with lunch this week!![]()
Look for their new location opening in November at Hall and Hayes.
Yesterday, our firefighters were happy to take part in Shepherd's Gate Church’s 9/11 mass.![]()
After, they were able to teach kids about fire safety and let them extinguish a fire using one of our hose lines!
Today, we want to recognize the 21 year anniversary of 9/11, a day no one will ever forget. ![]()
A day when we were reminded what it is to truly be a hero. A day where so many ran into harms way not knowing if they would make it home to their families. A day where so many laid down their lives to help others.
This morning, our firefighters joined Neighbors United as they embark on their 140 mile walk to raise money for firefighters with cancer. Please click and like their Facebook page and follow them on their journey across the state.
This is the last week to register for this year’s golf outing. If you’d like to golf, please sign up asap.![]()
We are also still looking for donations and hole sponsors!
This week is National Suicide Prevention Week.![]()
The new crisis lifeline number is 988.![]()
You can call or text that number 24/7 and speak to a counselor.
Don’t forget, our firefighters will be at Jimmy John's Field tonight collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association!![]()
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If you can’t make it to the game, but would like to donate, you can do so by clicking on the link:![]()
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Just a reminder with some traffic lights in the township... We are still experiencing power outages in Shelby Township. That means some traffic signals in the Township are out as well. Just remember when you are coming up to a intersection where the light is not functioning please treat that intersection as a 4 way stop!
It has been a very busy couple days for our firefighters.![]()
Yesterday’s crews responded to over 30 calls following the storms, many of them being for wires that were knocked down by the strong winds. ![]()
Shortly after they were relieved this morning, today’s crews responded to a house fire in the 52000 block of Balmes Drive. 24 Mile Road was closed down while the fire was brought under control.
UCS Community – We currently have eight buildings without power: Eisenhower, Utica High, Malow, Morgan, Roberts, Switzer, Oakbrook and Gibbing. We are working with DTE to determine the timeline for restoration before determining the status of our first day of school. We will post updated information as soon as it is available.
Currently, our firefighters are responding to numerous calls for wires down. If you notice a wire that is down, treat is as it is a live, stay away, and call 911!
Our golf outing is right around the corner and spots are filling up fast!![]()
If you are interested in golfing, please sign up soon!
This Thursday, our firefighters will be collecting donations for MDA MPFFU at Jimmy John's Field during their Firefighter Appreciation Night.![]()
The International Association of Fire Fighters has a longstanding tradition of supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ![]()
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Come out for some family fun and show your support to our firefighters!
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Units are all now clear. ![]()
Road will be open shortly. ![]()
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Our firefighters are currently on the scene of a fire in a scrap yard, located in the 4700 block of 22 Mile Road. ![]()
The road is currently closed, please avoid the area.![]()
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Photos courtesy of Sterling Heights Scanner.
Today, some of our members are taking part in a charity golf outing for Neighbors United. We are happy to donate and take part in helping this amazing organization!
Thank you to Girl Scout Troop 76779 for visiting our stations today and dropping off cookies!!
Today, members of our Technical Rescue Team joined members from the Warren Professional Firefighters Local 1383 and trained on torches.![]()
There are various emergencies where torches are needed to cut through material, but they are primarily used during a building collapse.
The boil water advisory has been lifted!The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted. ![]()
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Our water distribution centers will continue to be open this weekend from 10:00 am through 7:00 pm to ensure that even those who do not get this good news, will have fresh water.
Mark your calendars!!![]()
The Shelby Township Police Department is hosting their annual open house September 10th!
***Water distribution resumes today!***![]()
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Shelby Township crews distributed more than 5,000 units of 24-pack cases to residents Aug. 17. Distribution centers will reopen at 2 p.m. Aug. 18. Because the supply is limited Shelby Township asks only residents that cannot sanitize their water by boiling to participate in the distribution program. Residents living in the 48315 zip code can pick up water 2-7 p.m., or while supplies last, at Whispering Woods Park at 11000 21 Mile Road. Residents living in the 48316 zip code can pick up water 2-7 p.m., or while supplies last, at Ford Field Central Park at 7460 23 Mile Road. Residents living in the 48317 zip code can pick up water 2-7 p.m., or while supplies last, at River Bends Park (Ryan Road) at 4101 River Bends Drive.![]()
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In addition to the distribution centers, Shelby Township will distribute water to seniors enrolled in the Meals on Wheels program and SMART transportation services. Seniors not enrolled in Meals on Wheels or SMART, who cannot make it to a distribution site and cannot sanitize water by boiling, can contact the Shelby Township Senior Center at seniors@shelbytwp.org for assistance.![]()
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For updates visit shelbytwp.org and glwater.org.
GLWA has found additional damage to the 120-inch water main. The timeline of the repair has now been extended one week.![]()
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The boil water advisory is now estimated to last until September 3rd.The Great Lakes Water Authority provided the following update to the 120-inch Water Transmission Main Break and Boil Water Advisory, as of 2:30 p.m. on August 16, 2022. Please see GLWA’s website for the full release and updates as available: glwater.org
To meet the needs of residents who cannot boil water for consumption, the state of Michigan has supplied a limited supply of emergency bottled water. As more supplies become available, daily pickups will continue. In addition to the distribution centers, Shelby Township will distribute water to seniors in need who are enrolled in the Meals on Wheels program and SMART transportation services.![]()
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Residents living in the 48315 zip code can pick up water 2-7 p.m., or while supplies last, at Whispering Woods Park at 11000 21 Mile Road.![]()
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Residents living in the 48316 zip code can pick up water 2-7 p.m., or while supplies last, at ![]()
Ford Field Central Park at 7460 23 Mile Road.![]()
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Residents living in the 48317 zip code can pick up water 2-7 p.m., or while supplies last, at ![]()
River Bends Park (Ryan Road) at 4101 River Bends Drive.![]()
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Because the supply is limited Shelby Township asks only residents that cannot sanitize their water by boiling participate in the distribution program.
***ATTENTION SHELBY TWP. RESIDENTS***![]()
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To meet the needs of residents who cannot boil water for consumption, the state of Michigan has supplied a limited supply of emergency bottled water. This limited supply includes roughly 2,300 units to distribute today, Aug. 15 through Wednesday, Aug. 17. As more supplies become available, daily pickups will continue. Shelby Township will distribute water to seniors in need who are enrolled in the Meals on Wheels program and SMART transportation services. Drive-thru distribution centers will be set up at Ford Field Central Park, Whispering Woods Park and River Bends Park.![]()
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Residents living in the 48315 zip code can pick up water 2-7 p.m., or while supplies last, at Whispering Woods Park at 11000 21 Mile Road.![]()
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Residents living in the 48316 zip code can pick up water 2-7 p.m., or while supplies last, at ![]()
Ford Field Central Park at 7460 23 Mile Road.![]()
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Residents living in the 48317 zip code can pick up water 2-7 p.m., or while supplies last, at ![]()
River Bends Park (Ryan Road) at 4101 River Bends Drive.
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Use bottled water or boil tap water during a boil water advisory. Find more advice from CDC about water use during a boil water advisory.
***Boil Water Advisory Update***![]()
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Shelby Township is still under a boil water advisory!!
***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT***![]()
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Shelby Township is under a precautionary boil water advisory.![]()
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Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) discovered a leak on a 120-inch water transmission main that distributes finished drinking water from its Lake Huron Water Treatment Facility to communities in the northern part of GLWA’s drinking water service area.![]()
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Under this precautionary Boil Water Advisory, residents should not drink the water without boiling it first. Residents must bring all water to a boil for at least one minute and then let it cool before using. Boiled, bottled or disinfected water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice.![]()
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For more info, read full press release: bit.ly/3dvjrA3
AVON/DEQUINDRE ROUNDABOUT AND BRIDGE OVER THE CLINTON RIVER NOW OPEN TO TRAFFIC![]()
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The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) today (Saturday, Aug. 13) opened the newly constructed Avon Road/Dequindre Road roundabout and bridge over the Clinton River on the Rochester Hills and Shelby Township border. ![]()
The intersection has been closed since Nov. 1 for the roundabout construction as well for the replacement of the Avon Road bridge over the Clinton River, which is also complete. The $8.7 million project was funded with federal, RCOC and Rochester Hills dollars. ![]()
In addition to the removal and replacement of the bridge and the construction of the roundabout, the project included:![]()
• Reconstruction of a quarter mile of Avon Road, including milling and resurfacing between Cider Mill Boulevard and the new roundabout.![]()
• Replacement of curbs, gutters and guardrails.![]()
• Stabilization of the Clinton River banks.![]()
• Replacement of storm sewers, watermain and street lighting.![]()
• Construction of a retention pond and placement of decorative concrete with aesthetic features.![]()
• Installation of high-intensity crosswalk (HAWK) pedestrian signals at all legs of the roundabout.![]()
• Updated pathways on both sides of this section of Avon Road.![]()
A work zone camera captured the progress of the roundabout and bridge construction over the course of the project. The progress can be viewed by visiting the RCOC website (rcocweb.org). The link is in the “Popular Resources” section at the bottom of the homepage. The direct link to the camera is: share.earthcam.net/tJ90CoLmq7TzrY396Yd88JGMrxilf6jjn7ErxbJyk84!/dequindre_and_avon/roundabout_and...
This week, members of our department volunteered at the Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids. The Great Lakes Burn Camp is a camp for kids 6-17 years old that are burn survivors. There is absolutely no cost incurred to the campers or their families. ![]()
We have a long history of supporting the burn camp financially through our fundraising and volunteer hours.
We want to welcome our two newest firefighters, Joseph Wolenski and Nicholas Matz. They were sworn in this morning and have begun their career with the Shelby Twp Fire Department.
This week, our firefighters are performing Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) training. Due to the dangers associated with firefighting, we have a designated RIT team at every structure fire. Their job is to rescue missing, trapped, or injured fire fighter(s) should the event arise.
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The Shelby Twp FOP are hosting a Pig Roast fundraiser to help send Rowan to Disney!![]()
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Please see the flyer for more info.
One of our firefighters has joined many others from across the state to train at the MUSAR Training Foundation over the last week. This labor intensive 60 hour structural collapse class leaves its participants extremely well trained and very messy!![]()
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Last week, our new firefighters were training on ventilation. This included using chainsaws and axe use while working off of ladders.
Firefighting is a very dangerous profession and we do our best to prepare for some of the worst case scenarios that we could face. That is why this week, our new firefighters were put through one of our most stressful trainings. ![]()
They wore full gear, had their masks covered so they could not see, and then they had to climb through this box full of wires.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Detroit Fire Department. We wish a speedy recovery for their injuried firefighters.
2 firefighters rescued after burning building collapses on them in Detroit, chief says
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Two firefighters have been rescued after they were trapped under debris when a vacant burning building collapsed in Detroit, officials said.
Today our new firefighters trained on forcible entry. Part of that training included saw work.
Your Shelby Twp Firefighters are now on Instagram as shelbytwpfirefighters_l1338. ![]()
Please click the link and follow us!![]()
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We are hosting our 4th Annual Gun Raffle fundraiser. ![]()
Proceeds will support the Shelby Twp Firefighters Charity Fund. ![]()
This year, tickets can be purchased via Venmo and Zelle. ![]()
For more info or to purchase tickets, send us a DM or contact Chris at (586) 945-9152.
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