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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:

JOBS: Monroe Firefighter/Paramedic (Deadline: Feb. 23, 2015)

The City of Monroe is accepting applications for future full-time Firefighter/Paramedic job vacancies. Successful applicants will be responsible for providing ALS emergency medical first response and effective fire suppression and prevention services. More info:

Macomb firefighters receive Life Saving, New Life awards

Once a year, the Macomb Township Fire Department takes the time to recognize life-saving acts of heroism by hosting a public ceremony. Read more:

Firefighters expect layoff notices

Taylor officials expect to issue layoff notices Friday to more than half of the city’s firefighters, as a federal grant that pays their salaries expires in 30 days. Read more:

JOBS: Grand Rapids Firefighter

Grand Rapids Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Firefighter! Application deadline is February 16, 2015. More info:

JOBS: Clinton Township Firefighter (DEADLINE: Feb. 20, 2015)

The CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON ACT 78 POLICE & FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION will be testing for the position of FIREFIGHTER to create an Eligibility List for future employment opportunities. More info:

MPFFU Health & Safety Committee Message

Looking for a way to start off the new year eating healthier? Visit IAFF.org and go to the Fit to Survive page. This page has a menu planner that helps you plan out your meals and gets you on the road to healthy eating. There are also other helpful links on this page about various health and nutrition topics.

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