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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:

Canton fire employees promoted

Sept. 11, 2013: Promotions in the fire department included Capts. Kevin Henderson, Nicholas Lombardi, Battalion Chief Wendy Murphy-Stevens, Deputy Chief Chris Stoecklein, and Capts. George Mearnic, William Wisler and Battalion Chief Paul Pavloff. Read more:

Webinars planned to help firefighters apply for grants

Sept. 10, 2013: The Federal Emergency Management Agency will offer 14 webinars in September to assist fire departments and emergency medical service agencies in six Midwest states with the process of applying for a 2013 grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Read more:

Saginaw appoints Van Loo acting fire chief, pending union OK

Sept. 10, 2013: After two years without a permanent fire chief in Saginaw, City Manager Darnell Earley on Monday, Sept. 9, announced the appointment of Executive Battalion Chief Christopher Van Loo as the department's new acting chief. Read more:

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