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)

JULY 18, 2014: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the City of Lansing Fire Department Firefighter/EMT trainee position. Generation of this posting is to establish a list of eligible candidates for the fire academy trainees within the Lansing Fire Department. More info:

JULY 17, 2014: Trauma Burn Pre-Hospital Trauma Conference on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Leland Gayheart was a 23 year old firefighter that lost his life due to a devastating burn injury in 1991. As a tribute, the Leland Gayheart Prevention Award was created to encourage prevention programs within local fire departments. Also, help support the Trauma Burn Center by golfing or making a contribution. Read more:

JULY 16, 2014: Four new probationary firefighters were sworn into office during a badge-pinning ceremony during a Washington Township Board of Trustees meeting July 9. Read more:

JULY 15, 2014: For the second consecutive year, Pittsfield Township’s Fire Department has received a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant. Read more:

Grand Rapids firefighters with Representative Brandon Dillon and Winnie Brinks at Local 366 Charity Golf Outing. View Photo:

JULY 11, 2014: A new study shows firefighters have higher rates of cancer. "The hardest part for me was going home and having to tell my wife and kids that I had cancer," Rodney Sweet said. Sweet is battling melanoma. The former Midland firefighter had to resign after his condition claimed part of his thumb. "It was tough," Sweet said. Read more:

JULY 11, 2014: This year’s event will be held Friday, September 19th at the award winning Orchards Golf Club in Washington Township, home of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 Michigan Open Championship. More info:

JULY 10, 2014: When Northville Township voters look at their August primary election ballots, there will be many decisions in front of them, including federal, state and county races that will have a big impact on the future of the township. Read more:

JULY 10, 2014: As Wayne continues to work on paring down a deficit in the current fiscal year, that effort will be getting a boost from a move at the Wayne-Westland Fire Department. Read more: