March 30, 2014: Linda Carr had actually stopped breathing enroute to the hospital, so her husband pulled into Wayne-Westland Fire Station 1 on Ford at Carlson where firefighters were in the apparatus bay working on equipment. Read more:
March 29, 2014: All across the country, local firefighters and public health leaders are teaming up to Give Toxic Chemicals the Boot! We’ve partnered up with the documentary filmmakers of Toxic Hot Seat, an incredible expose about toxic flame retardants, chemicals that are not only harmful to the general public and firefighters, but are ubiquitous in our homes.
Mar 27, 2014: The Township of Brownstown is seeking qualified applicants for the creation of an eligibility list for the position of full-time Firefighter/Medic. Applications and job descriptions are available at the Township Clerks Office, 21313 Telegraph, Brownstown, MI 48183. Application packets must be returned by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014.
Mar 27, 2014: The City of Three Rivers (population 7,811) is seeking a qualified full-time Fire Chief for the Fire Department. Seeking to recruit highly qualified administrator offering exceptional fire prevention and emergency medical management and leadership experience within municipal government. At will position, recommended for appointment by the City Manager, and appointment by the City Commission. Reports directly to City Manager. More info:
Mar 27, 2014: For the first time in seven years, the Ypsilanti Fire Department has hired a handful of new firefighters. A total of five positions have been filled in the last two months. Read more:
March 25, 2014: But there needs to be a conversation started in case Flint does not receive the $7.9 million grant that would fund 39 firefighters and help avoid closing two fire stations, said Kildee, D-Flint Township. Read more:
March 24, 2014: The Birmingham Fire Department recently participated in the 2014 Fight for Air Climb at the Renaissance Center in Detroit. The annual fundraising event benefits the American Lung Association, and helps to provide life-saving education, research and advocacy toward finding a lung disease cure. Read more:
March 24, 2014: Firefighters who were instrumental in two ice/water rescues this past year have received the Marquette County Firefighter of the Year Award. Read more:
March 21, 2014: Everyone knows there’s a special bond among firefighters. What many people may not know is there’s also a special connection between those who work to extinguish fire, and children and adults who have suffered because of it. Read more:
