At the heart of the Thomas Township Fire Department's effort to keep fires from occurring is our Fire Prevention Bureau.  Working under the direction of Fire Chief Michael Cousins, the bureau's many day to day duties and responsibilities are taken care of by    Fire   Inspector Joseph Giacoletti.

The Fire Prevention Bureau's goal is the prevention of injury, death and property loss through pre-fire planning, public awareness and the educating of safe fire practices.

The Thomas Township Fire Prevention Bureau uses Fire Code Enforcement and Public Fire Safety Education to raise fire safety awareness among the citizens of Thomas Township.  For more information on Fire Code Enforcement within the Township, please click on Fire Codes.  Information about our Public Fire Safety Education Programs can be found in nearly all of the links below.

If you have any questions or would like to set up a Fire Safety Program please feel free to call the Thomas Township Fire Department at (989) 781-4141, Monday - Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm.

SUMMER GRILLING TIPS
 

*SAFETY TIPS:

- Propane and charcoal BBQ grills must only be used outdoors.  If used indoors, or in any enclosed spaces, such as tents, they pose both a fire hazard and the risk of exposing occupants to toxic gases and potential asphyxiation.

- Position the grill well away from siding, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

- Periodically remove grease or fat build-up in trays below the grill so it cannot be ignited by a hot grill.

*CHARCOAL GRILLS:

- Purchase the proper starter fluid and store the can out of reach of children, and away from heat sources.

- Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals or kindling have already been ignited, and never use any flammable or combustible liquid other than charcoal starter fluid to get the fire going.

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