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Oct. 22, 2013: In just a couple of weeks, local elections will take place in many communities. In many locations, the outcome of these elections and millage votes will have a dramatic impact on the fate of the fire departments and our members and their families. Read more:
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Oct. 22, 2013: A contentious and sometimes heated Bruce Township Board of Trustees regular meeting ended with no new permanent fire chief named to the Bruce/Romeo Fire Department. Read more:
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Oct. 22, 2013: The CITY OF ROSEVILLE, Act 78 Police & Fire Civil Service Commission will be testing for the position of FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC to create an eligibility list for future employment opportunities. More info and application:
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Oct. 21, 2013: The mayor said he is considering a “rough idea” that could add volunteer firefighters in the near future. Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand said the model used would be to blend trained volunteers with existing firefighters. Read more:
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Oct. 19, 2013: A new study conducted by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on mortality and cancer incidence in career fire fighters shows an elevated risk of several types of cancer - and of all cancers combined - compared to the general U.S. population. Read more:
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Oct. 16, 2013: A West Bloomfield firefighter spent 20 years rescuing others, but she is now being helped by her own colleagues. Read more:
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Oct. 14, 2013: The City of Ypsilanti is hiring more police officers and firefighters to stave off overtime costs and prevent "burn out" from within the two departments, officials said. Read more:
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Oct. 14, 2013: 2 Weeks until this great event! Universal Lanes – 12 Mile at Dequindre – check-in starts at 8:30. Bowling at 9:00pm. 3 Games, Great Prizes, Pizza & Pop! Tickets available now! Read more:
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Oct. 14, 2013: Several locals have indicated that they are sending members to the upcoming MPFFU Safety & Health Seminar on October 28-29, 2013 but we still have not received their registration forms with the attendee names and workshop selections. If you are planning on attending, please return the attach form as soon as possible. Read more:
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Oct. 11, 2013: If the firefighters and City Council approve a tentative contract reached Oct. 7, three jobs in the department will be spared. Read more:
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