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Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags lowered at state buildings around Michigan to honor Woehlke

13-May-2013: Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags lowered at state buildings around Michigan to honor a firefighter killed battling a blaze in suburban Detroit. Read more:

Firefighter Appreciation Night with the Bombers (June 29, 2013)

13-May-2013: This special night will have vehicle displays, a “Fill the Boot” Drive, and special ticket pricing! More:

Services are Monday for fallen firefighter

12-May-2013: Funeral services for Wayne-Westland Firefighter Brian Woehlke, fatally injured in a fire Wednesday, will be held Monday, May 13. Read more:

Charity fund set up to help fallen Westland firefighter's family

09-May-2013: About $17,000 in the Westland Firefighters’ Charity will be given to Woehlke’s widow, said Westland Fire Captain Kevin Tomaszewski. Donations also are being accepted for the family. Woehlke’s funeral arrangements should be released today, Tomaszewski said. Read more:

Firefighter’s body found after Westland strip mall blaze

08-May-2013: The body of a 29-year-old Westland firefighter has been found in a burned-out section of a strip mall, which had its roof collapse during a Wednesday morning fire. Read more:

Pennfield rejects public safety tax increase

08-May-2013: Pennfield residents chose not to pay more tax dollars for police and fire services in Tuesday’s election. A total of 511 votes were cast against the proposal, while 487 voted for the increase. The vote totals were unofficial. Read more:

Police, fire departments bear brunt of cuts in Saginaw budget

07-May-2013: It's a reality Saginaw City Manager Darnell Earley has been preparing the mayor and council for for months. On Monday Earley presented his 2014 draft budget in which public services bear the brunt of the cuts. Read more:

Ann Arbor area fire departments seek new mutual aid dispatch model

06-May-2013: The Ann Arbor Fire Department, as well as fire departments in Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township and Pittsfield Township are pursuing a new method for dispatching mutual aid to the scene of a fire. Read more:

Plymouth Fire Department Adjusts After Communities Cut Back on Mutual Aid Calls

02-May-2013: The Plymouth Township Fire Department recently implemented new protocol that Chief Mark Wendel says maximizes resources and limits unnecessary requests for mutual aid. Read more:

Bay City Commission meets with firefighters' union for contract talks

30-Apr-2013: Bay City officials are meeting now to discuss firefighter contracts. This comes as the first of two groups of police officers graduate from Bay County Fire Academy next month. Read more:

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