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Stretch of road renamed for fallen Westland firefighter

WESTLAND, Mich. (WJBK) - A one-mile stretch of Ford Road has been re-named The Brian Woehlke Memorial Highway. Read more:

Snyder should sign bill that protects ill firefighters (By MPFFU President Mark Docherty)

Fire fighters in Michigan have something to celebrate as we ring in the new year at fire houses across the state, ready to respond should any celebration turn into a tragedy. A bill passed by the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives this year would establish a fund that will cover the cost of treatment and lost wages when fire fighters are diagnosed with certain cancers. Gov. Rick Snyder is poised to sign this legislation into law, and we urge him to do so swiftly. Read more:

Ice Rescue Operations & Training Meeting

This event in Bay City (Feb. 23-27, 2015) is an outstanding opportunity for firefighters in colder climates to refine their training on ice rescue techniques. More info:

Canton Township: Firefighter/Medic

We are requesting assistance in encouraging qualified applicants to apply for open positions with Canton Township. More info:

Taylor firefighter credits colleagues with saving his life

Lt. Brad Hoffman of the Taylor Fire Department says he knows that two of his colleagues think it was no big deal that they pulled him out of a hole in a floor while battling a fire at an apartment complex. Read more:

Farmington Hills firefighters donate jackets

This winter 50-some students at Lanigan Elementary School will be warmer thanks to the efforts of Farmington Hills firefighters. Read more:

JOB OPENING: PITTSFIELD TWP FIREFIGHTER

This is a Full-Time, Union, Non-exempt position with competitive pay and benefits. Deadline to apply is February 28, 2015. More info:

MPFFU Executive Board Meeting Minutes - 12/1/2014

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MPFFU EXBDMTG minutes Dec 1 2014.pdf

Flint council rejects contract imposed on firefighters by emergency manager

The Flint City Council has decided to push ahead with an alternative concessionary contract for firefighters instead of the contract emergency manager Darnell Earley has ordered. Read more:

Farmington Hills Fire Fighters Support Charity

On December 3rd, the Farmington Hills Fire Fighters Association, Local 2659 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, presented a check for $6475 to the Great Lakes Burn Camp.

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