The North Oakland County Fire Authority (aka: NOCFA) was formed in 1984. Our department is located in Holly, Michigan. Our primary response area is 69 square miles consisting of Holly and Rose Township. Our area is rural and zoned primarily residential and agricultural. Our current population is 10,112. In 2010 we responded to 760 calls, which included 21 mutual aid calls. We provide 24/7-Fire Suppression, Rescue Services, Hazmat Operations/Technical services; and ALS Medical Transporting. Our department has a full-time Fire Chief and Training Officer, along with 49 active paid-on-call members, including medical only personnel and scene support members.
Beyond the residential population, services are delivered to nonprofit day/overnight camps, several state parks and recreation areas, 3 schools and the Great Lakes National Cemetery. Significant exposures within our township include 15 miles of CSX Railroad and 10 miles of Canadian National Railroad that run the complete length of our area as well as a 60,000 gallon LPG storage facility, a central distribution natural gas routing hub and a large diameter high pressure natural gas transmission pipeline. Our service area also covers over 5 miles of Interstate 75 and a full service truck stop.
Our county company and radio designation is station 8.
N.O.C.F.A. Safety Education
Simple Precautions
N.O.C.F.A. Offers Fire Extinguisher Training
Bicycle Safety
Fire Safety in the Kitchen
The Silent Killer
Simple Precautions
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N.O.C.F.A. Offers Fire Extinguisher Training
North Oakland County Fire Authority is now offering hands on fire extinguisher training to businesses, churches, civic organizations etc. Through a recently acquired grant NOCFA will be receiving the Bullex Fire Extinguisher Trainer and will be scheduling trainings. If your group is interested in learning to use a fire extinguisher call Lt. Barb Breen at 248-459-8317.
Sparky's Helper Forms
Dialing 911
A call for help is very serious and can determine the out come of your emergency. Be ready for the call you hope you never have to make with this simple guide. Most of all, remain calm.
Bicycle Safety
Review the Laws and the Rules of the Road in regards to cycling. This guide will help make every ride a safe, fun activity for the whole family.
Fire Safety in the Kitchen
Unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of residential fire in the US. Here are some tips to help avoid fires as well as burn injuries
The Silent Killer
Known as the "silent killer," Carbon Monoxide Poisoning has been in the news and has been the focus of several in depth reports. This guide covers how it is produced and your best defense against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
Fire Extinguishers
Smoke Detectors
E.D.I.T.H. Drills at Home
A fire extinguisher is an important fire protection device to have around the house. Do you have the right type, do you know the proper way to discharge it at a fire. This guide covers it all.
Smoke Detectors
Nearly 4,000 Americans die every year in residential fires. Most of these deaths are not from heat or flames but from inhaling smoke and toxic fumes. A smoke detector is the single best way to protect your family in the event of a fire in your home. This guide covers, types, purchasing, placement, and care.
E.D.I.T.H. Drills at Home
Planning is the key to a fast and safe exit from a fire. Do it today, don't wait until a fire occurs.