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Firefighters protest public safety proposal

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:

Wyoming asked to shell out $85K for new safety and communication equipment

MAY 14, 2014: This comes more than a year after the Newschannel 3 I-Team discovered the city turned down a two-for-one grant--if Wyoming put up close to a half-million dollars for emergency services, it would have received twice as much from the federal government. Read more:

Flint City Council members don't like budget plan which cuts police officers and firefighters

MAY 14, 2014: “Insanity” – that’s how one Flint City Council member described plans to slash staffing in the city’s police and fire departments. Read more:

City of Jackson looks for ways to avoid cuts to police and fire services

MAY 13, 2014: Potential layoffs to the city of Jackson’s police and fire departments will figure prominently at a public hearing tonight. Read more:

Coldwater Fire Fighters Golf Outing (May 21, 2014)

MAY 12, 2014: Coldwater Fire Fighters & The Olson ALS Foundation's 1st Annual Golf Outing. Includes 18 Holes, Cart and Dinner...

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Brownstown Firefighters Gun Raffle (November 2014)

MAY 12, 2014: 30 Chances to win with each ticket! Only 1000 Tickets Sold. Tickets are only $20.00. Winning numbers are drawn from the Michigan evening 3 digit lotto. Need not be present to win. Drawings Nov 1st thru Nov. 30th. More info:

Important Message from Local 1557

MAY 12, 2014: As many of you know Sterling Heights Firefighters lost brother Eric Post to cancer back in January. Brother Farah has prepared a letter that is attached on the following page. Please be sure to share this with your membership.

Macomb suburbs consider fire department mega-merger

MAY 8, 2014: Four Macomb County communities are talking about forming a mega-fire department — possibly the largest in the state — that would provide emergency services to nearly 270,000 residents. Read more:

One year later: Wayne Westland Firefighters remember Brian Woehlke

MAY 8, 2014: Today, May 8, on the first anniversary of his death, fallen Wayne-Westland Firefighter Brian Woehlke will be remembered by fellow firefighters with a memorial plaque dedication ceremony. Read more:

Jackson Professional Firefighters Union threatens lawsuit if city doesn't renew federal grant

MAY 8, 2014: Whether it's chalked up to poor foresight or simply bad timing, Jackson's financial plan coupled with the expiration of a $1.9 million federal grant might mean 10 laid off firefighters and a lawsuit against the city come September. Read more:

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