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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:

Taylor fire chief says department could operate with 11 fewer firefighters

Fire Chief Dan Reynolds told the City Council Tuesday that he and the advisory committee looking at staffing in the department have tentatively established that the city needs 36 firefighters. Read more:

Firefighters rescue 2 people from roof of burning house in Saginaw

SAGINAW, MI — The first firefighter to arrive at a burning house in Saginaw discovered two people on the roof over the front porch, yelling for help. Read more:

Firefighters learn basics of ice rescue to help train comrades

In the frigid water, the man acted to be in distress as veteran Frenchtown Township Firefighter Rich Knoles worked quickly to help him get back up onto the ice. Read more:

Firefighter/paramedic named department’s Firefighter of the Year

Good firefighters are not hard to find in Brownstown Township. In fact, thanks in part to the reinstatement of the Firefighter of the Year award, they often stand out. Read more:

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