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Taylor City Council votes on firefighter pay cuts and new city clerk

City council voted unanimously to approve a new contract with the fire department, which includes a 23 percent reduction in pay and benefits per person.

Man Pulled From Burning House in Monroe

Neighbors and firefighters pulled an unconscious man from a burning house early this morning and officials said their actions saved the victim’s life.

LINCOLN PARK: City delays decision on firefighting grant

The City Council decided Monday to take more time to weigh the pros and cons of a nearly $600,000 grant for the Fire Department.

Westland goes high-tech with ordinance enforcement

Since the Westland Fire Department took over ordinance enforcement duties a year ago, the reporting and response process has increasingly taken advantage of technology — there's even an app for smartphones.

Superior Township places fire, police, litigation millages on Aug. 7 ballot

Two millage renewals for fire and police services are being proposed, as well as a .25 millage to provide funds to defend the township's master plan and zoning ordinance in future litigation.

Bloomfield Township fire department gets grant

The Bloomfield Township Fire Department received a $57,735 grant from the federal government to prevent fires.

ALLEN PARK: Fire department battles three blazes, gas leak in 13 hours

ALLEN PARK — It was a busy couple of shifts for the Fire Department, which had 26 calls, including three fires and a gas leak, Wednesday night and Thursday.

Sterling Heights appoints new interim fire chief

Former Battalion Chief Chris Martin, a 23-year veteran of the Sterling Heights Fire Department, has been promoted to interim chief following the recent retirement of Michael Deprez, who had served in the role since August 2011.

Cutlerville wins grant to hire more firefighters

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin issued a joint statement this week announcing a grant of nearly $400,000 that will enable the Cutlerville Fire Department to hire new personnel.

Council approves contract for new fire chief

DEARBORN — City Council Monday night approved a contract with Joseph Murray to become the city’s next fire chief.

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