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JULY 9, 2014: FLINT -- The Flint Fire Department is investigating after two vacant homes burned to the ground early Wednesday morning. Read more:
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JULY 8, 2014: A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health found firefighters in three cities had higher rates of digestive, oral, respiratory and urinary cancers than the general population. Fire departments in Philadelphia, Chicago and San Francisco participated in the study. Read more:
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JULY 5, 2014: The FEMA grants are also being awarded to fire departments in West Bloomfield Township, Bruce Township, Sterling Heights and Pittsfield Charter Township. Read more:
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JULY 5, 2014: Tony Beurkens Sr. is retiring from the Grand Rapids Fire Department of all days, on Independence Day. “It’s my last day,” Beurkens told FOX 17. He added, “Just shy of 30 years.” Read more:
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JULY 1, 2014: The Eastpointe Department of Fire and Rescue on Monday announced several promotions following the recent retirement of Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Ed Szymanski. Read more:
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JUNE 30, 2014: Eleven firefighters from all over Michigan are better prepared for rope-based and tower rescue missions now that they completed a seven-day specialty tower rescue training program. Read more:
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JUNE 27, 2014: In a fire, if you can’t breath, you can’t survive. That’s where the Marquette City Fire Department’s ventilation training comes in. Hours of practical instruction allows firefighters to act quickly in the heat of the moment. Read more:
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JUNE 25, 2014: Flames could be seen throughout the house and firefighters fought the blaze from Engine 3, led by Capt. George Quiroz, while Ladder 1 deployed its aerial ladder to shoot water from above the fire, interim Fire Chief Dan Reynolds said. Read more:
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JUNE 24, 2014: In advance of an upcoming critical public safety millage election, the Eastpointe Fire Department will host a Community Awareness Night for taxpayers in the community on Wednesday at the fire station. Read more:
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JUNE 23, 2014: Mount Clemens firefighters have approved another concessionary contract that calls for employees to pay more of their health insurance premiums. Read more:
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