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St Joseph City Commission Approves Firefighter Contract

The police and fire departments are being officially combined in the city of St. Joseph now that the City Commission approved the new contract with the firefighters union at last night's meeting.

City of Holland faces budget cuts

The 17 ways the city of Holland can make $2 million in changes to the fiscal year 2013 budget was unveiled Monday as the Holland City Council started its budget week.

Firefighters dig into rescue: Area departments participate in trench training exercise

Even on a beautiful Saturday morning in Port Huron, there’s still work to be done.

CANTON TWP: Fire Department veteran rushes to Ironman honor

Canton firefighter Michael Thoms rushed to the scene of 687 fires and medical emergencies in 2011, racking up the most 9-1-1 runs among 62 firefighters sworn to protect this sprawling community of 90,173 residents.

WESTLAND: Mayor rolls out balanced budget for 2012-13

In his annual budget presentation Wednesday, Westland Mayor William Wild offered a two-year balanced budget that reflects a 9.5 percent drop in property values and a resulting $2.4 million revenue loss.

SHELBY TWP: 2011 Firefighter of the Year 'All Around Good Guy'

Shelby Township's Firefighter of the Year presented award Tuesday evening.

FLINT: Fire union reaches tentative agreement with emergency manager Michael Brown

FLINT, MI -- The Flint firefighters union has reached a tentative agreement with emergency manager Michael Brown on potential contract concessions.

ROMULUS: Four firefighters honored for saving woman's life

ROMULUS — Four Detroit Metropolitan Airport firefighters were honored recently for saving the life of a Washington, D.C., woman on Christmas Day.

DEARBORN: Firefighters to raffle off Camaro for Burn Drive

Dearborn Firefighters, including Steve Worden are selling tickets to win this 2012 Camaro SS Convertible or $40,000 as part of the 23rd annual car raffle to support their efforts to help burn and fire victims.

ANN ARBOR: Initial OK for Firefighter, Police Retirement/Health

At its April 2, 2012 meeting, the Ann Arbor city council gave initial approval to changes to the employee retirement system to accommodate recent changes to the collective bargaining agreement with its police command officers union and firefighters union.

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