Shelby Township Fire Department

06/12/2026

As temperatures rise, so does the danger inside a vehicle. Even when it's only 80°F outside, the temperature inside a car can climb to nearly 100°F in just 10 minutes and exceed 120°F within an hour.

Cracking a window doesn't make it safe. Leaving the air conditioning running isn't a guarantee. And "just a minute" can quickly become much longer.

Children are especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses because their bodies heat up much faster than adults.

Before you lock your vehicle:
• Check the back seat every time.
• Keep keys and fobs out of children's reach.
• If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 911 immediately.

Never leave a child in a vehicle for any amount of time, for any reason. Not even for one minute.

06/11/2026

Join us this Saturday, June 13, for this month's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider Course!

The BLS - Healthcare Provider Course is designed for the professional emergency care provider such as nurses and paramedics and those who wish to expand their skills beyond the Heartsaver CPR Course. This course will teach you the mechanics of one and two person CPR and obstructed airway in adults, children and infants. Automatic external defibrillating is covered.

For full course information, and to learn about our Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course, visit shelbytwp.org/fire and select Training.

06/08/2026

Shelby Township Fire Department By the Numbers
May 2026

05/29/2026

In case you missed it, Shelby Township officially welcomed its 10th Fire Chief this month.

Watch highlights from Chief Josh Fouchia’s swearing-in ceremony as he begins this new chapter leading the Shelby Township Fire Department. With more than 25 years of service to our community, Chief Fouchia brings a wealth of experience, dedication and leadership to the role.

Congratulations, Chief Fouchia!

05/26/2026

A big shoutout to the crew at Station 2 for another great rescue yesterday! 🦆

Our firefighters responded after 11 ducklings became trapped in a sewer drain. Thanks to their quick work and teamwork, every duckling was safely rescued and reunited with mama duck nearby.

Not every call involves fire trucks and hoses, but we’re always proud to help however we can. Great job by the Station 2 crew on a happy ending for this feathered family!

05/26/2026

Last month, Macomb County’s Urban Search and Rescue Team, consisting of firefighters from Shelby Township, Chesterfield Fire Department, Clinton Township Firefighters, Sterling Heights Fire Department and Roseville Fire Fighters Union Local 1614 conducted specialized trench rescue training.

These low-frequency, high-risk incidents require extensive hands-on training focused on trench stabilization, shoring systems, victim removal, and scene safety. Crews train in techniques such as pneumatic shoring, soil analysis, atmospheric monitoring, and patient care during trench collapse scenarios.

Training like this helps ensure our firefighters are prepared to respond safely and effectively when every second counts. Thank you to all departments involved for their commitment to continued training and regional teamwork.

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

Congratulations to Shelby Township’s new Fire Chief, Josh Fouchia!

This morning, Chief Fouchia was officially sworn in, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Shelby Township Fire Department. Chief Fouchia has been with the Shelby Township Fire Department for more than 25 years and we are proud to celebrate this milestone.

We look forward to his leadership, dedication, and continued commitment to serving our community. Congratulations, Chief Fouchia!

05/16/2026

It’s a beautiful day out at Relay for Life in River Bends Park. Come say hi, we’re here til 6 p.m.

05/07/2026

Congratulations to the newest members of the Shelby Township Fire Department, who were sworn in this morning Firefighter Medic William Anderman and Firefighter Charles Asman.

Welcome to Shelby Township!