Emergency - dial 9-1-1
Business Line - (248) 684-2335

Larry Waligora, Fire Chief
Perry Culham, Assistant Chief

The Milford Fire Department is a 35 member paid-on-call fire department with a full time chief. There are two part-time firefighters on duty each weekday during regular business hours. They are stationed at Station 1 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and at Station 2 Tuesdays and Thursdays. In addition, two firefighters are assigned to sleepover duties each weeknight to provide rapid response capabilities.

The department has provided fire suppression services since 1846 and is licensed as a Medical First Response agency with the State of Michigan. During the week, engine company inspections keep the on duty firefighters busy.

Fire Station #1 is located at 325 Huron Street in Milford Village and Station #2 is located at the intersection of Buno Road and Old Plank Road.

The Milford Fire Department protects 15,000 residents living in a 36 square mile area. In addition to fire Suppression and EMS activities, the Fire Department provides fire station tours and fire prevention talks to any community organization upon request. Public Fire Safety education in elementary schools is considered our highest priority. Milford Firefighters also provide Community CPR Classes that are available by scheduling though the Chief's office.

Open burning is regulated by two burning ordinances, Milford Village residents must comply with Village Ordinance and Township residents comply with Township Ordinance. Milford Township & and Milford Village Burning Permits are available by calling Milford Dispatch at 684-1815.

Milford Firefighters take part in community events such as the annual Milford Memories Festival and clean-up activities in the downtown business district. The firefighter have been active in raising money for cancer research through a golf outing as well as selling Goodfellow Papers to raise money for the needy during the Holidays.