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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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JUNE 22, 2014: The Fire Department will receive $37,400, according to Fire Chief Douglas Gildner. That amount includes a 10 percent match from the department. Read more:
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JUNE 22, 2014: Senator Levin said, "This important federal funding will help ensure that first-responders in Roseville and Dearborn have the training and equipment they need to keep their communities safe." Read more:
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JUNE 21, 2014: After losing about $3 million in annual revenue because of a struggling economy, Flint Township is looking to recoup some of that money with a 3.85 mill bond for public safety. Read more:
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