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Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration in Bloomfield Township, MI
Smoke damage reaches rooms the flames never touched. We clean every affected room, from walls to keepsakes. Bloomfield Township Fire Department serves from four stations: Station 1 at 1155 Exeter, Station 2 at 1063 Westview, Station 3 at 4151 W. Maple and Station 4 at 2389 Franklin Road. Station 1 also holds a ladder truck, the special rescue unit and a boat.
Count on a typical Bloomfield Township response in under 30 minutes. One call starts the clock, and a crew is dispatched before you have found your shoes.
The job is covered by our written guarantee, which gets a crew back out, not a check.
Bloomfield Township Headquarters
Crews for Bloomfield Township jobs leave from our local headquarters: 43996 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302. The office sits on Woodward Avenue, the corridor that runs the length of the township, so a crew reaches its farthest edges without a side-road detour.
What Bloomfield Township Homeowners Need to Know
Fire department
The department staffs 65 uniformed people and one civilian. Firefighter-paramedics work 24-hour shifts and every station is on duty every day of the year. (Charter Township of Bloomfield, Fire Services and Information)
The township fire department was organized in 1930. (Charter Township of Bloomfield, Fire Department About Us)
In 2025 the department answered 6,062 incidents, 58 percent of them medical. It logged 15 structure fires, 41 other fires, 484 fire alarms and 126 downed-wire calls. (Bloomfield Township Fire Department, 2025 Annual Report, pp....)
The fire prevention page says the township has many fires each year tied to fireplaces, and that improperly handled ashes cause a number of them. It advises annual chimney cleaning and keeping ashes outside in a metal can. (Charter Township of Bloomfield, Fire Prevention)
The township's open-burning rules sit in Chapter 16, Section 27 of its ordinances. (Charter Township of Bloomfield, Burning Ordinances)
The fire department's hydrant program in 2025 painted 652 hydrants, made 6,195 winter checks and repaired 153. (Bloomfield Township Fire Department, 2025 Annual Report, p. 10)
Station 4, at 2389 Franklin Road, was built in 2000 and houses Ladder 4 and Rescue 4. Station 3 on West Maple was last remodeled in 1978 and Station 2 on Westview in 2009. (Bloomfield Township Fire Department, 2025 Annual Report)
The department's ladder trucks carry a 78-foot elevated ladder for tall buildings and rescues. (Bloomfield Township, Fire Department FAQs)
A medical call brings an engine and a rescue truck, each staffed by two people. The township says this two-truck response is the most effective one for its crews. (Bloomfield Township, Fire Department FAQs)
The Fire and Life Safety Division enforces the 2018 International Fire Code. In 2025 it did 167 building plan reviews, 210 residential smoke detector installs, 44 lock box installs and 16 fire investigations. (Bloomfield Township Fire Department, 2025 Annual Report)
The township belongs to OAKWAY, a mutual aid group of eleven fire departments. Township crews made 120 mutual aid responses in 2025. (Bloomfield Township Fire Department, 2025 Annual Report)
Total fire department incidents were 6,381 in 2021, 6,385 in 2022, 6,175 in 2023, 5,795 in 2024 and 6,062 in 2025. In 2025 there were 354 vehicle accidents, 414 hazardous conditions and 704 public service assists. (Bloomfield Township Fire Department, 2025 Annual Report)
Permits, codes and rules
A building permit is needed for demolition and for interior work such as removing or adding walls or drywall, or a kitchen remodel. Any job over $50 in value also needs one. These cover most water and fire repairs. (Charter Township of Bloomfield, Building Permit Information)
The township asks for up to two weeks for building plan review, and says plan review recently runs about 10 business days. Commercial plans add another two weeks because the Fire Marshal reviews them. (Charter Township of Bloomfield, Building Permit Information)
The Board of Trustees adopted the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code by Ordinance 659. (Bloomfield Township, General Ordinances)
The township lists generators, roofs, chimney repair, siding replacement, and window and door replacement among jobs that need a permit. Storm and fire repairs often include these items. (Bloomfield Township, Permit Information)
The code has a chapter on alarm systems, amended by Ordinance 661, and a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System ordinance, amended by Ordinance 677. The Ordinance Division answers questions at 248-594-2845. (Bloomfield Township, General Ordinances)
Contacts
The non-emergency police and fire number is 248-433-7755. The township says residents cannot text 911 and should call 911 only for life-threatening emergencies. (Bloomfield Township, Citizen Information)
Common household hazards that lead to fires
- Kitchen grease and hot burners
- Faulty appliances and extension cords
- A heater placed too near a couch
- Dryer exhaust blocked by lint
- Chimney flue problems
- Candles burning in empty rooms
- Grill sparks and garage heat sources
Clues of leftover fire damage
- Stale smoke in air vents
- Dark film around vents and corners
- Overhead stains in untouched rooms
- Musty smell from wet building materials
- Warping in vinyl, PVC, and trim
- Metal turning dull, pitted, or rusty
Restoration steps in plain order
| Part | In practice |
|---|---|
| Stop and stay out | Wait for fire officials to say the house is safe. Phone 911 if someone is hurt or trapped. Our team then seals broken windows, doors, and roof gaps with boards and heavy tarps. |
| Find all the soot | We inspect from attic to basement. Test wipes show the soot type, and moisture and smoke checks show where damage hides. You get a clear plan before cleaning starts. |
| Remove the water | Water from fire hoses reaches floors, walls, and ceilings. We pump, extract, and dry the affected areas so warped floors, swollen drywall, and mold do not follow. |
| Clean walls, ceilings, floors | Soot clings to everything. We remove it with HEPA vacuums, dry sponges, and cleaners chosen for each surface, and we avoid rubbing it deeper into paint and wood. |
| Clear the air | Smoke smell lives in porous materials. We run air scrubbers, fog treatment into hard-to-reach spaces, and use deodorizing units until the odor is gone from the rooms. |
| Clean belongings and keep notes | We clean what can be cleaned, from clothing to small appliances. We photograph and list the rest. The notes help your claim and give the rebuild team a clear starting point. |
Our equipment list
- High-filtration vacuums
- Air scrubbing machines
- Thermal foggers
- Hydroxyl deodorizers
- Soot-removal sponges, dry type
- Ultrasonic contents cleaning
- Board-up sheeting and wood panels
- Moisture gauges for walls and floors
How we communicate with you
Fire loss is stressful, so clear updates matter. A project lead stays in contact by phone or message and shares photos of progress. If the crew finds new damage behind a wall, you hear about it before further work begins. Decisions stay with you, and we give plain reasons for each recommendation.
Questions people ask us
May I enter to grab important papers?
Check with fire officials first. Do not go in alone. Unstable floors, hot spots, and toxic residue can harm you. If officials allow entry, we can help you retrieve documents and medicine with protective gear.
Can the odor be removed from walls and furniture?
Usually it can. Odor lives in soot and in porous materials. We clean the soot, then use air filtration, fogging, and deodorizing treatments. Dense or charred items may keep the smell and may need replacing.
What is the plan for my stuff?
We inventory it all. Items that can be washed, wiped, or cleaned by ultrasonic methods go through the right process. Those that cannot are logged and photographed, so you have proof for the claim and a clear list for replacement.
Will you dry the house after firefighters soak it?
Yes. Wet materials stay in place until we extract the water and set drying machines. We take readings from meters to confirm dryness. This work lowers the chance of mold, warping, and further damage in the structure.
Which steps help before you get here?
Stay safe outside, dial 911 if you spot danger, and hold until the all-clear comes. Do not use damaged electrical items. Photograph visible damage from outside and write down your insurance and contact details for the crew. Keep children and pets away.
Bloomfield Township and fire response: what is documented?
Bloomfield Township Fire Department serves from four stations: Station 1 at 1155 Exeter, Station 2 at 1063 Westview, Station 3 at 4151 W. Maple and Station 4 at 2389 Franklin Road. Station 1 also holds a ladder truck, the special rescue unit and a boat.
Bloomfield Township and repair permits: what is documented?
A building permit is needed for demolition and for interior work such as removing or adding walls or drywall, or a kitchen remodel. Any job over $50 in value also needs one. These cover most water and fire repairs.
Restore your Bloomfield Township home after smoke damage.
Our line is (947) 837-7566.
Count on a typical Bloomfield Township response in under 30 minutes. One call starts the clock, and a crew is dispatched before you have found your shoes.
Every visit starts with a free estimate.
The job is covered by our written guarantee, which gets a crew back out, not a check.