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Lansing Fire Department to Get New Equipment

Lansing City Council voted on Monday night to accept a federal grant that will go toward purchasing new equipment for the Lansing Fire Department.

Merged Saginaw police, fire forces still on table; Leader gives report on public safety overhaul

SAGINAW, MI — The official charged with reorganizing Saginaw’s police and fire forces hasn’t ruled out merging the two agencies.

TAYLOR: New fire union drafts agreement to aid Safer Grant; mayor unswayed

TAYLOR — The battle over an $8.1 million federal grant that would bring back 32 laid-off fire fighters took another twist Thursday.

Saginaw fails to qualify for firefighter 'Safer Grant'

It's no secret the Saginaw Fire Department is shrinking, cut almost 50 percent compared to 10 years ago. But city leaders insist the cuts will not have an impact on public safety.

TAYLOR: Mayor brings back eight laid-off firefighters, but not with federal grant

Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand has ordered eight firefighters back to work this week, but the federal government might not be paying for it.

Bozich makes case for more firefighters

Redford Fire Chief Joseph Bozich wants three firefighters on each engine. "I'm not asking for optimal," he said. "I am asking for manageable.

City of Southfield accepts $2 million SAFER grant

The Southfield City Council accepted a $2 million federal grant to help enhance the existing fire department last Monday. The grant will cover the cost of four new firefighters including salaries, benefits, equipment and continued training for two years with no cost to the city.

Eight Lansing firefighters return to work thanks to grant

Bill Christiansen II found work with an ambulance company after being laid off from the Lansing Fire Department last summer.

Firefighters honored for saving man's life

Firefighter Adam Schmid described what goes through firefighters' minds when they respond to an apartment fire, like the one in the early morning hours of Feb. 24 at Canterbury Park Apartments, 19420 Mayfield.

Royal Oak seeking public safety millage in November

A five-year, 3.975-mill tax request is on track to go before voters in November as a public safety proposal that will cost the average homeowner about $269 a year.

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