Fire Safety

Fireworks

Visit Michigan Fireworks Program for more information.

Smoke Detectors 

One in every sleeping room, and at least one outside sleeping area.

Change the batteries when you change your clock.

Visit National Fire Protection Association for more information.

Recreational Fires

For any recreational fire in the City of Dearborn Heights to be legal, the following requirements must be met.

• Must be in an approved outdoor fireplace or fire pit.
• Fuel must be seasoned dry firewood.
• The fuel cannot exceed two feet in diameter, or one foot in height.
• The minimum distance of 15 feet from any structure or lot line for a fireplace.
• The minimum distance of 25 feet from any structure or lot line for a fire pit.
• All fires shall be constantly attended to.
• There shall be a means of extinguishment present.
• No fire can be used for waste disposal purposes.
• Fire crews reserve the right to extinguish any fire if atmospheric conditions such as wind or high humidity warrant it.
• Fire crews reserve the right to extinguish any fire at the Officer's discretion if they are unsure of the material being burned
• Fire crews reserve the right to extinguish any fire that is creating a nuisance for other properties in the area.

Note: 

You can and will be ticketed if we respond to multiple complaints!