Your Safety is Our Priority UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Dedicated fire service ensuring community safety 24/7.
Smoke and Co detectors
Public Service Announcement
The Swartz Creek Fire Department does not install /provide smoke or carbon monoxide (CO) detectors
Residents who cannot afford a detector may contact the American Red Cross for assistance Detectors can also be purchased online or at most retail stores
*Detectors expire after 10 years. A single beep may be an indication.
About Swartz Creek Area Fire department
Our Mission
The mission of the Swartz Creek Area Fire Department is to enhance the quality of living in our community by preventing or minimizing injury and loss of life or property resulting from fire or other emergencies, natural or man caused, that may occur within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Swartz Creek and/or Township of Clayton.
Fire Chief
Fire Chief David J. Plumb began his career at the Swartz Creek Area Fire Department as a Explorer/Cadet at age 13. Chief Plumb officially joined the Department upon graduating from High School in 1992.
Chief Plumb advanced through the ranks of the department becoming a Lieutenant in 1997, a Captain in 2005, Battalion Chief in 2014, Assistant Chief in 2015, and Chief of Department in 2017.
Chief Plumb holds a Associates Degree in Business Management and holds a State of Michigan Fire Officer III certification, as well as a State of Michigan Fire Instructor and Medical First Responder