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Charity hockey game between Saginaw police and firefighters raises more than $7,000 for MDA

As part of the eighth annual Guns & Hoses Classic hockey game between the Saginaw Police Department and Fire Department, $7,125 was raised and donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association to help fight the disease. Read more:

Pittsfield, Ypsilanti townships approve fire aid agreement designed to reduce response times (11/18/2014)

Pittsfield and Ypsilanti Townships will automatically dispatch engines and firefighters across their shared border when a structure fire alarm sounds. Read more:

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Airport Firefighter (11/12/2014)

The Wayne County Airport Authority is seeking applicants to fill the position of Firefighter. For further information regarding this position and to apply, please see the Employment Page on the WCAA website metroairport.com.

Six firefighters awarded with Medal of Valor (11/12/2014)

The six men who first responded to the fire were each honored Monday night with the Medal of Valor, the highest award that the city gives for public service. It was the first time the city has issued such awards to any member of the Fire Department. Read more:

CPR on FF's In Turn-Out Gear (11/10/2014)

The following is important information about performing CPR on a firefighter that is in full turn-out gear. Make sure you read the FAQ section of the website. Answers and explanations to many of your questions about this procedure are listed in this section. More info:

JOB OPPORTUNITY: City of Dearborn Heights Firefighter

Complete application packets must be received by 5 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2014. At the time of application, candidates will register for the written examination, which will be held on December 1, 2014. More info:

South Haven hiring list for full-time firefighter/paramedic (11/09/2014)

Applications will be accepted until November 28 at 5:00 pm. Please download attachment for more info.

Local Fire Departments Get Two Major Grants (11/09/14)

(WLNS) - Chiefs from six local fire departments gathered at the State Capitol this morning to accept two major grants to pay for training programs. Read more:

IAFF/MPFFU Partners With Military-Friendly School (11/7/2014)

Kaplan University, along with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), is proud to support our military and veterans in their educational pursuits by offering various military-friendly services and significantly reduced tuition. Read more:

Paradigm Challenge: The Power of Youth to Change the World and Win Up to $100,000! (11/6/2014)

Did you know that Home Fires are America’s #1 Disaster Threat? Fires cause more deaths than earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornados combined. The University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center, Project Paradigm (a private foundation), and the American Red Cross invite youth aged 7 to 18 to join The Paradigm Challenge! Read more:

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