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Port Huron-Marysville fire collaboration takes effect

Tom Konik calls it a work in progress, something that has to evolve over time with no set deadlines.

Fire union threatens legal action against city of St. Joseph

If you live in St. Joseph, there's a new agency keeping you safe. Starting Sunday, the city launched its Department of Public Safety. Like Benton Harbor, which recently introduced a similar program, St. Joe’s police and fire agencies now fall under the same umbrella. The only problem, eight of the city's nine firefighters aren't “hot” on the idea.

City, firefighters agree to 'sweeping changes' in wages, pension with new contract

JACKSON, MI — Heralded as a step toward the sustainability and improvement of the Jackson Fire Department, the city and firefighters agreed on "sweeping changes" to wages and pension for new hires in a contract announced Friday.

Farmington Hills says farewell to Fire Lt. Denny Hughes

The Farmington Hills Fire Department lieutenant is retiring after 30 years and is reflecting back on a career that he wouldn't trade for anything.

Detroit awarded federal grant that could save jobs of firefighters expected to be laid off

Just days after the city announced the layoffs of 164 Detroit firefighters, Michigan Sen. Carl Levin’s office announced this afternoon that the city was approved for a federal grant that could save most of those jobs.

Taylor council overrides veto of resolution to accept $8.1M grant

Taylor — The Taylor City Council overrode Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand's veto last week of a resolution directing him to accept $8.1 million in federal aid to rehire laid-off firefighters.

Jackson City Council approves deal that paves way for more firefighters

JACKSON, MI -- The city of Jackson would hire nine additional firefighters using federal grant dollars under an agreement approved Tuesday by the Jackson City Council.

Detroit firefighters' union blasts Bing's proposed plan of 164 layoffs

Detroit— The head of the city's firefighters union this afternoon called Mayor Dave Bing's plan to send pink slips to 164 firefighters "indefensible.

Law change could allow Traverse City to join Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department

TRAVERSE CITY — A change in state law could allow Traverse City to join the authority that runs the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department, an option not previously available.

Boy rescued from burning home in Clinton Township

A veteran Clinton Township firefighter rescued a 3-year-old boy trapped in a burning home during an early-morning fire at a manufactured housing complex Sunday, according to witnesses and fire officials.

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