The first fire department was organized in 1882 and has grown along with the community. In 1976 the Clio Area Fire Authority was formed. It is a joint-operating agreement between the City of Clio, Vienna Township and Thetford Township to provide fire protection for the 72-square mile community. It is financed by an area wide one-mill property levy and operates two stations - Station 1, 3291 W. Vienna and Station 2, 11492 North Center. The department has 60 volunteer firefighters. The department hosts the Clio Firemen's Homecoming Week the second week in June and the BIG PARADE the Thursday evening of that week. It is perhaps one of the last Firemen's Parades in the State of Michigan.