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Ann Arbor officials planning to replace fire department's out-of-service tower truck

One of the Ann Arbor Fire Department's ladder trucks is back in service after being out for repairs, but city officials say another truck still out of service needs replacement.

Firefighter praised for writing truck grant

Garden City Fire Lt. Scott Marinkovich makes a living at responding to fires and medical emergencies. The 18-year department employee routinely expects to play a part in saving lives.

Shelby Firefighter Is Top Fund Raiser at Annual Fight For Air Climb Race

A group of Shelby Township Firefighters raced to the top of Michigan’s tallest building Sunday to raise more than $4,000 for the American Lung Association.

PLYMOUTH TWP: Firefighters Seek Grant to Regain Personnel After Layoffs

Plymouth Township's firefighters hope a grant will help replenish its department's staffing after being dealt a blow last week when the township's Board of Trustees voted to reduce the department's staffing by six.

Firefighters get $50k in grant funds

“There were no lives lost or serious injuries, which makes 2011 a very good year for us,” Coldwater Fire Department (CFD) Director Rich Sherman said at a recent Coldwater City Council meeting.

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Royal Oak firefighters approve 'brutal' agreement; city votes tonight

Firefighters ratified a “brutal” tentative agreement that goes to the City Commission tonight for approval. The 54 members of the Professional Firefighters Local 431 overwhelming accepted a 2.5 percent wage cut, paying 20 percent of their health care premium – they didn’t pay any of it previously – and increased pension contributions among other changes.

Wayne, Westland look at sharing fire chief

Discussions are under way to have Westland Fire Chief Michael Reddy serve as top administrator for both the Westland and Wayne fire departments as a cost-saving measure.

Sen. Gleason Speaks Regarding Flint's Emergency Manager

SJ firefighter, family prepare for 5th military deployment

There's seldom a good time to be away from home and family. But for St. Joseph firefighter Wilton "Butch" Terry, who is on his way to his fifth deployment with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves since 2000, it's the life he has chosen.

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