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Lansing Fire Department receives $2.2M federal grant, will rehire 8 firefighters

Grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will allow the Lansing Fire Department to rehire firefighters laid off in 2011, city and federal officials announced.

Farmington Hills Firefighter Denny Hughes Retires After 30-Plus Years

As veteran Detroit Red Wings team captain Nicklas Lidstrom announced his retirement late last month, Farmington Hills firefighter Lt. Denny Hughes made an announcement of his own.

Firefighters union signs off on sharing chief with Wayne

An agreement with the Westland Firefighters union agreeing to Michael Reddy becoming a shared fire chief for both Westland and Wayne has been approved by the council.

Taylor council wants grant to rehire firefighters; mayor threatens veto

In a move that echoed votes in other metro Detroit cities, the Taylor City Council voted 5-1 Tuesday night to request an $8-million federal grant to recall laid-off firefighters.

Traverse City fire services debate heating up

Monday night commissioners voted six to one in favor of asking the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department for a bid to take over city services.

ANN ARBOR: Officials hope to use $642K federal grant to hire 4 new firefighters

Ann Arbor officials are hoping to hire a handful of new firefighters thanks to a recently announced federal grant and an expected increase in state funding.

Burning issues in fire talks between Port Huron and Marysville fire departments

The Port Huron and Marysville fire departments are supposed to start a collaboration agreement in less than three weeks.

TAYLOR: Mayor's letter puts brakes on $8.1 million federal grant for Fire Department

TAYLOR — An $8.1 million federal grant for the Fire Department is in jeopardy. A letter by Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to withdraw the application has left the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant in limbo.

JACKSON: City Council takes step toward approving $1.9-million grant to hire firefighters

JACKSON, MI -- A $1.9-million federal grant to hire more firefighters could hinge on whether the Jackson City Council and firefighters reach a labor agreement soon.

Firefighters: Cancer cases illustrate need for legislation

They’re assisting colleague Eric Post now through an upcoming fundraiser, but Sterling Heights firefighters also are looking longer range and larger scale through promotion of pending cancer presumption legislation.

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