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1. Does Tecumseh have any full time firefighters?
A. Yes. We have one full time firefighter on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Chief works Monday – Friday, 8 – 5.
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2. How do I become a member of the Tecumseh Fire Department?
A. To become a member you must reside within our fire district (City of Tecumseh and Tecumseh Township). Residents of Tecumseh Township will be considered on a case-by-case basis dependent on location in the township. Application forms are available on the website and should be completed in full and turned into the department.
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3. When is a burn permit needed?
A. A burn permit is needed anytime you are burning brush on the ground or having a bon fire or campfire. Permits are good for 4 days.
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4. What type of material can I burn?
A. Only rapidly combustible brush can be burned. Leaves or grass cannot be burned in the city limits. The township can burn leaves and/or grass. No residential trash (paper, cardboard, foodwaste) can be burned in the city. Construction or demolition materials cannot be burn at anytime.
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5. How do I obtain a burn permit?
A. Permits can be obtained by coming in person to the station. Permits will not be issued by phone for the City of Tecumseh or Tecumseh Township.
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6. How do I arrange for a tour of the fire station?
A. Toarrange a tour simply call the department and speak to the on duty firefighter. Please give at least 48hours notice.
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7. Why are the fire trucks yellow and not red?
A. The transformation to yellow trucks started in 1974. The thought at the time was that yellow could be seen better than red, especially at night. While many departments have switched back from yellow or lime, we made the decision to stay with our chrome yellow.
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8. Why does the fire department conduct fundraising events even though you receive taxpayer monies?
A. Our department conducts fundraising events to help offset some of the costs associated with fire prevention materials we provide to shool children. In addition, we fundraise to assist the city with funds for new fire trucks. The cost of the fire trucks has skyrocketed over the years. In 1980, the department purchased a new pumper for $82,000. The new pumper we just received cost around $450,000.00. With the reduction in State Revenue Sharing, the city does not have the resources to place large sums of money in reserves for these types of purchases.
B. The Tecumseh Firefighters Association and the Tecumseh Firefighters Foundation also conduct fundraising efforts to benefit the fire department. The most recent and ongoing fundraising event is for the Fire Training Center. The cost of the center’s phase one project totaled $64,000.00 all raised by the Firefighters Foundation.
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9. Do you utilize companies to solicit donations by phone?
A. No. We do not use any companies to solicit donations for the fire department.
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10. Do you fill swimming pools?
A. No. We do not fill swimming pools.
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11. Can I use a fire hydrant in the City of Tecumseh to fill my swimming pool?
A. Yes. Citizens must contact the City of Tecumseh Public Utilities Department (Water Department) to arrange for the use of a fire hydrant to fill pools.
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