The Greater West Bloomfield community celebrates 100 years of dedicated service provided by the West Bloomfield Fire Department at its annual Open House event at Fire Station #1.

Join us for a live show where we discuss fire prevention and safety, as well as topics of public health and more with Fire Department and municipal leadership, and learn more about the organizations that partner with our local fire department!

West Bloomfield Police Department Chief Michael Patton talks about our local police’s relationship with the Fire Department, explaining the many ways that our public safety officers work together to protect our communities all year round.

West Bloomfield Fire Marshal Byron Turnquist explains what his part of the Fire Department does to maintain safety standards across the community, from engaging in public education on fire prevention to playing a critical role in establishing safe developments in our local area.

West Bloomfield Township Supervisor Steve Kaplan discusses the important of maintaining strong public safety departments, as well as the immensely important role of the West Bloomfield Fire Department in our community today and in the future.

West Bloomfield Fire Chief Greg Flynn talks about maintaining the legacy built by 100 years of dedication from our local firefighters, the community’s support for the department, as well as modern-day needs of Firefighters such as an increased emphasis on mental health support.

Phil Ross from the Greater West Bloomfield Cable Communications Commission discusses partnering with local public safety to provide hyper-local emergency updates and safety information, as well as how technology plays a major role in Civic Center TV’s future providing programming in our local area.

West Bloomfield Township Clerk Debbie Binder celebrates the Fire Department’s 100th anniversary, emphasizing the local population’s support of their Police and Fire Departments and explaining how the Township Board works to meet the changing needs of our Fire Department.

Michigan State Rep. Noah Arbit (D-20) commemorates this milestone anniversary for our local Fire Department, and talks about the state legislature’s recent emphasis on supporting our local public safety officials.

Keego Harbor and West Bloomfield Optimist Club Member, Bill Bertakis talks about the clubs’ upcoming activities, as well as scholarship opportunities. In addition, Bill discusses the Tri-City Fire Department, a collaboration between Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake Village, Sylvan Lake and West Bloomfield, and its role in providing expedient response in saving a Keego Harbor landmark from a fire last year.

Tri-City Fire Board Member & Keego Harbor Mayor, Rob Kalman talks about the Tri-City Fire partnership, the need for strong community collaboration with our Fire Department, and how the Fire Department will play a major role in Keego’s continued developmental renaissance going forward.

Zachary Yaksich from Alana’s Foundation tells the heartbreaking story behind his family’s creation of the non-profit, and talks about the many ways that Alana’s Foundation helps people protect themselves from influenza.

Spirit of Grace Church’s Lisa Brownlee discusses their diabetic food pantry, and how local residents can support and get access to this vital resource for our local diabetic population.

West Bloomfield Deputy Fire Marshal Dave DeBoer talks about organizing the annual Open House event around the 100th anniversary, as well as how residents can work with their local Fire Department in order to protect themselves and their homes with the proper resources, necessities and plans every day.

Plus, The West Bloomfield Fire Department holds a special presentation commemorating 100 years of service to the community, featuring speeches from Deputy Fire Marshal Dave DeBoer, Chief Greg Flynn, West Bloomfield Township Supervisor Steve Kaplan, Michigan State Rep. Noah Arbit (D-20th District) and U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D)!

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