Fire/EMS
Every year, thousands of people are impacted by severe weather threats such as tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Preliminary data for 2012 shows there were more than 450 weather-related fatalities and nearly 2,600 injuries.
Every state in the U.S. has experienced tornadoes and severe weather, and although some more than others, everyone is at risk. You can take steps to prepare for when severe weather strikes in your area. Knowing the most common weather hazards in your area, your vulnerability, and what actions you should take can save your life and others.
The Miami Township Fire and Emergency Medical Service is the branch of township operations providing fire, rescue, and emergency medical response.
Summer is the peak season for one of our nation's deadliest weather phenomena – lightning. But don't be fooled, lightning strikes year round. Lightning kills an average of 58 Americans every year and severely injuries hundreds more, but this does not have to happen.
We offer "CPR For Friends and Family" and "Heartsaver CPR" that covers adult, child and infant CPR in addition to choking and will last 3 to 4 hours. CPR classes are held monthly - for dates and times, click on the link below.