MAY 25, 2014: For more than 40 years, Dearborn Firefighters Local 412 and community volunteers have dedicated thousands of hours and hosted such popular fundraisers as the annual pumpkin sale and car raffle, and collected more than $1 million for their cause. “The more people that find out what we are and see the work we do, the more money we will be able to raise and donate,” Worden said. Read more:
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MAY 23, 2014: Most firefighters know that they may face danger on the job each and every day. What they may not expect to be faced with is cancer. A new study shows that cancer rates among firefighters are rapidly growing. Read more:
MAY 21, 2014: The 54-member firefighters union entered into a four-year contract, which effectively would transfer new hires to a defined contribution plan similar to a 401(k) retirement plan instead of a pension. Read more:
MAY 20, 2014: A Memorial Weekend Bash is being held on Sunday, May 25, at the Hitch 'N Post in Aurora, Wis. as a benefit for Iron Mountain firefighter Patrick Randall. Read more:
MAY 20, 2014: Despite opposition during a public hearing, Iron Mountain City Council moved ahead Monday to approve an ordinance that would establish a director of police and fire services. Read more:
MAY 19, 2014: The firefighters’ union agreed to concessions in a new contract last fall that saved the city $1 million per year. “I certainly hope that people remember that,” he said. “They can only do their share, and that’s what they’ve done.” Read more:
MAY 19, 2014: The Flint Firefighter's union is disappointed that more cuts are looming over the department given concessions firefighters have given in the past. Read more:
MAY 15, 2014: GRAND BLANC TWP. — Following the mention of a possible Public Safety Director at a township board meeting recently, firefighters spoke against the proposal, citing their concerns regarding the impact on police and fire personnel safety, public safety and cost. Read more:
