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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.

Voters approve police and fire millages in Warren, several other communities

Warren voters have approved a ballot proposal to allow a property tax increase for police and fire service, according to unofficial election results from the county clerk's office.

Redford voters say 'yes' to fire tax

Redford residents will begin paying more toward police and fire protection after the proposed special assessment district won voter support Tuesday.

Superior Township voters approve fire millage

With all of the votes tallied, 78 percent voted to approve the fire millage compared with 21 against it.

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