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Fire, medical runs rise in Hazel Park

Feb. 24 vote on SMORSA millage is critical, chief says. Read more:

Firefighters get kudos for battling The Ponds Apartments blaze in frigid conditions

Taylor, Brownstown Township and Southgate firefighters worked in challenging conditions to get a major fire under control at The Ponds Apartments in Taylor’s south end. Read more:

Looming Homeland Security shutdown could cause firefighter layoffs in Saginaw

“If the Department of Homeland Security isn't funded then the funds could affect our minimal staffing,” says Tom Raines, a battalion chief. Read more:

Allen Park Fire Department hires new firefighter; overtime likely to be reduced, chief says

The Allen Park Fire Department this week announced the hiring of a new firefighter/paramedic within the city. Read more:

Support sought for firefighters preparing to make 70-story 'Fight for Air' climb

The Sterling Heights Fire Department is competing in honor of Firefighter Eric Post who died last year from lung-related illnesses, in addition to supporting the many people who suffer from lung-related illnesses. Read more:

Chamber names Eastpointe officer, firefighter of the year

In the Eastpointe Fire Department, Nick Sage was selected as Firefighter of the Year. He has served as president of the Eastpointe Firefighters Local 1561 for the past three years. Read more:

Farmington Hills firefighters raise money for muscular diseases

In 2014, over 30 stations in Michigan participated in the Fill the Boot campaign. Firefighters, members of International Association of Fire Fighters and its partner the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union have raised more than $500 million in support of MDA since 1954. Farmington Hills Local 2659 raised $1,225 this past summer for the MDA. Read more:

Trenton resident recognized as Firefighter of the Year

Ryan Long, 32, was recognized for his accomplishments. He has been with the Fire Department where he has worked for two years. Read more:

City, residents in big push for public safety millage

EASTPOINTE — With less than a month to go, Eastpointe officials, staffers, police officers, fire officers and some enthusiastic residents are making a final push to build support before the upcoming public safety millage vote on Feb. 24. Read more:

Muskegon adding 3 full-time firefighters, phasing out part-timers

Muskegon's full-time firefighting force will grow by three, and likely by even more in the future, as a result of the city's decision to do away with part-timers. Read more:

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