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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:

Firefighters buy bike for Canton boy

MAY 6, 2014: When Gavin Lumetta was a young boy, he enjoyed riding in the child’s seat of his dad’s bike. As he got older, Gavin – born with cerebral palsy – no longer fit in the seat and the Canton family hasn’t been able to enjoy the pleasure of a long bike ride. Read more:

Editor's column: A firefighter's moment of compassion gives glimpse into complex job

MAY 4, 2014: I’ve heard many descriptions of house fires over my years as a journalist. Most involve the origin of the fire, extent of damage and details on injuries. At times, they detail dramatic rescues. In the worst cases, death. Yet for some reason last week, hearing a friend describe the events of a house fire on her block in Ypsilanti caught my attention as a fresh glimpse into firefighting. Read more:

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