SLFD protects over 12,000 residents living in the City of South Lyon (southwest Oakland County). Our community ISO rating is a "3" (ratings are 1 to 10 with 1 being ideal). We are one of thirty departments in the State of Michigan with this rating, which means our residents enjoy decreased fire insurance costs.
SLFD is a member of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm Association (MABAS) 3201 and maintains reciprocal automatic mutual aid agreements with the Lyon Township Fire Department (Oakland County) and Green Oak Township Fire Department (Livingston County). SLFD also provides mutual aid assistance to Washtenaw County.
All South Lyon firefighters are part-time / paid-on-call. South Lyon firefighters live in the community and provide significant cost savings to our residents.
The fire station is staffed with two firefighters on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Off-hours response is handled by on-call staff.
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Employment Opportunities
The South Lyon Fire Department is currently accepting applications for paid-on-call firefighters.
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Turkey Fryers
Turkey fryers should always be used outdoors a safe distance from buildings and any other flammable materials.
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Take Sever Weather Seriously & Prepare Heed severe weather watches and warnings. They exist for your safety. As a reminder: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means severe thunderstorms are possible in and around the watch area. Use caution when outdoors, and keep an eye on the sky. A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for the…
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Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July. Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to outdoor cooking and recreational fires. Annually, there are almost 3,800 Americans injured by gas or charcoal grill fires. Read to learn how to keep yourself safe.
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