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Fire chief expresses safety concerns

Sept. 20, 2013: Plymouth Township Fire Chief Mark Wendel has expressed grave concerns about the general safety of both firefighters “and the public we serve,” despite warnings from Township Supervisor Richard Reaume not to create any public record of his fears. Read more:

Firefighters get training for trains

Sept. 19, 2013: Local firefighters got hands-on training this week to ensure they are prepared in case of a railroad incident. Read more:

Melvindale, Dearborn begin combined firefighting efforts

Sept. 19, 2013: When a small kitchen fire erupted at a home in southwest Dearborn late last month, firefighters from neighboring Melvindale were dispatched to the scene. Read more:

LINCOLN PARK: Firefighter layoffs go into effect Friday

Sept. 18, 2013: The city and its firefighters’ union failed to reach a new contract this week and three firefighters will be laid off Friday. Read more:

Firefighters from across Washtenaw gather for trench rescue training

Sept. 18, 2013: Firefighters from across the county gathered Sept. 11 to train for a type of rescue that one may not think of every day. Read more:

Firefighter/EMT (Covert Township)

Sept. 16, 2013: Covert Township is accepting applications for an immediate opening for the position of Career Firefighter/EMT. We will also be establishing an eligibility list for part-time positions as well. Read more:

New truck equals safer Alpena Township

Sept. 16, 2013: Alpena Township Fire Department has a new fire truck, and Capt. Ken Piper said it will make a big difference in safety and efficiency. The new truck was built by Smeal, an apparatus and truck building company, and was customized to suggestions from different departments to maximize efficiency. Read more:

TAYLOR: Firefighters train on how to extract students from major bus accident

Sept. 16, 2013: It’s rare first responders get an opportunity to train on an actual school bus. Read more:

Westland honors fallen firefighter at annual 9/11 service

Sept. 13, 2013: The mournful sound of bagpipes slowly fading away served as a somber reminder of what happened in Westland four months ago. Read more:

Flint Firefighter Union President Trent Farnsworth resigns

Sept. 13, 2013: The president of the Flint Firefighters Union has resigned due to personal and health reasons. Read more:

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