AUGUST 4, 2014: The Federal Emergency Management Agency confirmed the extension Aug. 1 of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency grant that the city of Taylor requested on July 23. Read more:

AUGUST 3, 2014: Local voters can ensure that funding for important local services like police and fire protection is stable and reliable by voting yes on Proposal 1, local supporters of the issue on the Aug. 5 statewide ballot said today. Read more:

JULY 31, 2014: Eastpointe officials are blunt about the city’s future if a 7-mill public safety tax is not renewed by voters on the Aug. 5 primary election ballot. Read more:

JULY 30, 2014: The Michigan Remembers 9-11 Fund’s mission is to ensure that future generations remember September 11, 2001 as a day of loss and tragedy, and also as a day of heroism and sacrifice. We do so by remembering and honoring those that lost their lives on 9/11/01, including 19 with Michigan connections, and by celebrating and thanking the brave men and women across Michigan who protect and serve our local communities and the nation on a daily basis. The Michigan Rembers 5K will take place on September 6th in Old Town. Run SignUp:

JULY 30, 2014: Decorated firefighter and true-blue Detroiter Bob Dombrowski risked life and limb saving lives for as long as he could remember. Born and raised on the west side of Detroit, Bob narrates an engrossing account of his illustrious firefighting career, from being a trial man to retiring as senior chief. He also gives a vivid description of Motor City in its glory days and the events that led to its recent state. See major historical events such as the 1967 Detroit riot and September 11 attacks through his eyes, and be a witness to a truly inspiring thirty-eight-year career. More info:

JULY 26, 2014: Fire and Police teams welcome! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Brian Woehlke Scholarship Fund. More info:

JULY 24, 2014: The Dearborn Fire Department has added three new firefighters to its ranks. The new officers are James Bishop, Zachary Schroeder and Randy Valicento. Read more:

JULY 24, 2014: GRAND RAPIDS LOCAL 366 GOLF OUTING on September 4, 2014 at North Kent Golf Course. 18 holes, four person scramble. Green fees with cart. Steak dinner during awards. Raffle prizes and drawings. More info...

JULY 21, 2014: From Wednesday, July 16 2014 through Friday, August 15, 2014 the Manager's Office will be accepting applications to establish a list for full-time Paramedic/Firefighter. More info:

The Farmington Hills Fire Fighters Association/IAFF Local 2659 has a new three-year contract that will expire June 30, 2017. Firefighters will receive a 2-percent pay increase in each of the three years of the contract. Other provisions include creating a staff lieutenant position to replace the position of assistant to the fire chief, and to have four station sergeant positions at the non-headquarter stations on a 10-hour/four day schedule. Also, probationary sergeant pay will be $65,000 and increased to $67,000 following completion of a probationary period. Changes were also made to funeral leaves. (Observer & Eccentric)