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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.

JOB OPENING: City of Saginaw Firefighter

This is full-time employment fighting fires, responding to hazardous material incidents, administering first aid, answering rescue calls, inspecting buildings for fire hazards, and maintaining equipment and fire stations. Tours of duty are 24 hours each; average number of tours is 2.25 weekly with 54 hours of duty a week. More info:

Michigan justices to weigh right-to-work law

Michigan’s two-year-old right-to-work law will face the scrutiny of the Michigan Supreme Court during oral arguments Tuesday over a union lawsuit challenging whether the law applies to state workers. Read more:

Saginaw firefighters save colleague's life using AED

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State rejects Flint firefighters alternative contract, sides with emergency manager

The board rejected an alternative contract proposed by the Flint City Council, a proposal the Flint Firefighters Union claimed would have saved the city even more than Earley's plan. Read more:

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