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Fire department has humble beginnings

Following are some key developments in the history of the Livonia Fire Department, according to Al Judge's book, Livonia Fire Rescue “A Living History.

Several Muskegon Fire Department firefighters to be promoted during ceremony

MUSKEGON, MI— Several Muskegon firefighters will be honored today at a ceremony recognizing their promotions at the downtown Muskegon Central Fire Station.

SAGINAW: Poll respondents support no changes to police/fire; Mayor Greg Branch opposed to Kalamazoo model

SAGINAW, MI — On Sunday, The Saginaw News asked a "Question of the day" to readers about what they feel Saginaw City Hall's best option to restructure or cut public safety is.

Fire merger talks simmer

The forward momentum of a proposed fire service collaboration between Port Huron and Marysville has slowed as the cities seek more details after months of planning.

ANN ARBOR: Council members working on plans to increase police and fire staffing

With the proposed budget for next fiscal year out of the city administrator's hands, Ann Arbor City Council members are now working on fine-tuning the final plan.

FLINT: Closing 2 fire stations could strain mutual aid agreements

FLINT, MI -- If the city of Flint closes two of its five fire stations -- as proposed in the emergency manager's budget -- it could strain Flint's mutual aid agreements with nearby communities.

FLINT: Emergency manager unveils budget with fee hikes, public safety layoffs

FLINT, MI -- The cost to live in the city of Flint could be going up for some residents if Flint emergency manager Michael Brown enacts his budget proposal.

LANSING: Fire Department Presents Budget Plan For Millage Money

"They had some tough questions and hopefully we had the answers," said Fire Chief of Lansing and East Lansing Randall Talifarro on the Lansing City Council member's reaction to his budget proposal for the department presented Monday night. It's how he hopes last November's public service millage money will be spent.

BATTLE CREEK: Firefighters rescue woman from burning apartment

Veronique Moore, 56, was taken to Bronson Battle Creek for treatment after she was rescued by Battle Creek firefighters from her burning apartment Wednesday.

WAYNE/WESTLAND: Vote clears way for fire departments' merger

An agreement to share a fire chief with Wayne was approved Monday by the Westland City Council, but some members want a closer look at the contract to hire current Westland Fire Chief Michael Reddy to fill the new position.

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