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Warren Fire Department
Warren, MI · Macomb County
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Department careers page ↗The Warren Fire Department operates six fire stations around the clock, providing fire suppression, prevention, investigation and education, hazardous materials and technical rescue response, and emergency medical services to the city of Warren. The department is the largest public EMS provider in Macomb County, running seven transporting ambulances and six Advanced Life Support fire engines staffed by firefighter-paramedics, and responds to more than 20,000 calls a year, including roughly 13,000 EMS transports.
Beyond emergency response, the department runs a free residential smoke-detector installation program, offers station tours and classroom fire-safety education, and serves as a designated Safe Delivery site under Michigan's Safe Delivery of Newborns Law. The department also fields a drone team of 21 FAA Part 107-licensed pilots operating a fleet of thermal-imaging and FPV aircraft to support fireground assessment, search and rescue, hazmat response, and technical rescue training. Two new fire stations, each valued at roughly $8.5 million, were under construction with an expected opening in November 2025.
MissionTo serve and protect the lives and property of citizens, business owners and visitors to the city of Warren through Public Service and by providing professional response capabilities in the areas of Fire Suppression, Prevention, Investigation and Education, Hazardous Material and Technical Rescue Response and Mitigation and Emergency Medical Services.
How many fire stations does Warren have?
The City of Warren has six fire stations serving the public 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: Station #1 (8321 9 Mile Road), Station #2 (23293 Schoenherr Road), Station #3 (23620 Ryan Road), Station #4 (6361 Chicago Road), Station #5 (30619 Schoenherr), and Station #6 (3090 12 Mile Road).
Does the Warren Fire Department provide EMS transport?
Yes. The department is the largest public EMS provider in Macomb County, operating seven transporting ambulances staffed 24/7 plus six Advanced Life Support fire engines staffed with paramedics. It does not bill Warren residents directly for transports and accepts insurance payment as payment in full, with no deductibles or co-pays for residents.
Can I get a free smoke detector installed?
Yes. The department offers a free smoke-detector installation program for all Warren residents; requests can be made by calling 586-759-9320 or emailing SmokeDetector@warrenfiredept.org.
Can I safely surrender a newborn at a Warren fire station?
Yes. Under Michigan's Safe Delivery of Newborns Law, a newborn up to 3 days old can be safely, legally, and confidentially surrendered to a uniformed employee on duty at any Warren fire station; all Warren fire stations are marked as safe delivery sites.
Does the department have a drone program?
Yes. The Warren Fire Department Drone Team includes 21 FAA Part 107-licensed pilots operating a fleet including the DJI M30T, M3T, Avata, and Mini Pro 3 to support fireground assessment, search and rescue, hazmat response, and incident command.