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Firefighters trained in tight spaces

More than 20 firefighters flocked to a sewer opening Thursday afternoon near the MSU Museum, lowering at least four firefighters into a narrow sewer hole to rescue “victims.

Former Flint EM orders police and fire millage for Nov. ballot

Mike Brown signed a number of 11th hour executive orders and resolutions Wednesday. Included is one putting a police and fire millage on the November ballot.

Mark Ankney Honored for 30 Years of Service to Three Rivers Fire Dept.

Monday’s (August 6) meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission was highlighted by recognition for a veteran member of the Three Rivers Fire Department.

Egelston Township Fire Department secures federal grant, new hires to come

EGELSTON TOWNSHIP, MI --The Egelston Township Fire Department has secured a $128,000 grant that the fire chief said could help them bulk up its staff and recognize those who have served the department for years.

Taylor mayor takes firefighter grant in last-minute effort to avoid jail

Taylor mayor takes firefighter grant in last-minute effort to avoid jail.

Ann Arbor Adds Firefighters, Orders Truck

The Ann Arbor city council has authorized a revision to its FY 2013 budget that will allow for staffing of three additional firefighters for the next two years, bringing the budgeted staffing level for firefighters from 82 to 85.

Harper Woods firefighter staffing issues threatens pact with Grosse Pointe

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120809/METRO01/208090364#ixzz235Ckoq42Harper Woods— A staffing shortage in the Harper Woods Fire Department is leading its mutual-aid partners in the Grosse Pointes to think about dropping the city from the pact.

Referendum on Michigan's emergency manager law approved for Nov. 6 ballot

LANSING – A referendum on Michigan’s controversial emergency manager law was approved for the Nov. 6 ballot this afternoon by a state elections panel, which had no choice after being ordered to act last week by the Supreme Court.

MACOMB COUNTY: Voters pass most public safety millages (VIDEO)

Slightly over 5 mills of that levy will be earmarked for fire and EMS, with just over 1.62 mills going to police services. Township officials estimate the millages, taken together, are expected to produce $5.6 million.

BANGOR TWP: Residents approve fire service millage renewal

Bangor Township residents today approved a fire service millage renewal by nearly 2,000 votes, Fire Chief Rick Donahue said.

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