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Garden City swears in 4 new firefighters

Nov. 20, 2013: Four new Garden City firefighters were sworn in recently thanks to a grant written by Lt. Scott Marinkovich who will work alongside them. Read more:

Wyoming Fire Department expands

Nov. 20, 2013: Wyoming's fire department will expand following action Monday from the city commission. Read more:

TAYLOR: Fire union court hearing with city postponed

Nov. 19, 2013: A Wayne County Circuit Court date between the firefighters’ union Local 1252 and the city administration that had been set for Monday was postponed until Nov. 22. Read more:

Fire department hopes government grants them some new equipment

Nov. 16, 2013: Redford’s fire department needs new breathing apparatus equipment and a tower ladder truck and is seeking federal grants to get them. Read more:

FIRE Act Grant Application Period Is November 4-December 6! More info at: http://www.iaff.org/13News/102913FIREAct.htm

Badge of Honor: Muskegon Fire Department battalion chief pays tribute to fallen firefighter father

Nov. 16, 2013: There isn’t a day that goes by that Muskegon Fire Department Battalion Chief Brad Vanderberg doesn’t think of his firefighter father, Paul – a man he honors every time he puts on his father’s badge and belt buckle before heading to the station. Read more:

Contract approved for Harrison fire chief despite union revolt

Nov. 14, 2013: Harrison Township Fire Chief Michael Lopez has received a contract extension despite a revolt by the department’s 27 unionized firefighters. Read more:

TAYLOR: Jeffrey Lamarand files appeal over firefighters’ union lawsuit

Nov. 13, 2013: Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand filed an appeal requesting a stay last Wednesday of a lawsuit recently brought forward by the firefighters’ union. Read more:

IMPORTANT FIREFIGHTER PRODUCT SAFETY ALERT

Nov. 12, 2013: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc (“Gore”) has observed isolated incidents of seam tape separation in stored firefighter turnout gear utilizing both GORE-SEAM® tape and non-Gore seam tape (i.e., for Gore and non-Gore moisture barriers, respectively) when the gear has been stored in its original packaging for 3 or more years before being issued and worn. Read more:

Fire department makes promotions, new hires

Nov. 10, 2013: The retirement of battalion chief Kurt Carr has resulted in promotions and new hires in the Redford Township Fire Department. Read more:

Trustees make health care change to help retain firefighters

Nov. 7, 2013: The Redford Township Board of Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding with township firefighters to provide family health care in an effort to improve employee retention. Read more:

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