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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:

STERLING HEIGHTS: City welcomes five new firefighters (11/6/2014)

The ranks of the Sterling Heights Fire Department are growing. Read more:

City of Muskegon hires 3 full-time firefighters for first time in more than a decade

MUSKEGON, MI – Three part-time firefighters at the Muskegon Fire Department have been hired as full-time "career" firefighters. Read more:

Eastpointe firefighters train to rescue the rescuers

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Fire Department spent Oct. 15-17 in training sessions at the fire station, preparing in case any firefighters get into trouble. Read more:

Firefighter Safety and the Codes: A Necessary Partnership

OCT. 27, 2014: Please see the attached flyer for this upcoming (Nov. 19, 2014) training workshop titled: Firefighter Safety and the Codes: A Necessary Partnership. While this program is being sponsored by the MFIS, we are promoting it to our members as well. The focus is not only for Inspectors but for all fire service personnel to learn how the codes impact their work environment. More info:

Meridian Township fire captain shifts into retirement with 7 a.m. pub party

OCT. 23, 2014: Nye, 53, a captain in the Meridian Township Fire Department, was celebrating the end of his 30-year career with “firefighters and family, which is the same thing.” Read more:

Dearborn, Melvindale fire stations receives new equipment through federal grants

OCT. 21, 2014: The Dearborn Fire Department has been acquiring several new tools and other equipment recently through various federal grants the department applied for earlier this year. Read more:

Owosso Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility List (Deadline: 11/3/2014)

OCT. 17, 2014: The City of Owosso is creating an eligibility list for Fire Fighter/Paramedic. More info:

Firefighters hand out winter coats at Herig Elementary School

OCT. 17, 2014: Kindergarten through fourth graders got new coats hands-delivered by the brave men and women from the Saginaw Fire Department. Read more:

Public safety millage on ballot for Saginaw

OCT. 16, 2014: One city is relying on its residents to pass a millage to continue paying for its police officers and firefighters. Read more:

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