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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:

Public safety negotiations continue in Saginaw budget talks (Video)

30-Apr-2013: Firefighter Brandon Hausbeck says on going negotiations might save some positions. “It appears there's some good talks going on, we might be able to get something done here,” says Hausbeck. Read more:

Marysville likely to combine police, fire administration

29-Apr-2013: While the move has not been announced publicly, a retired firefighter addressed the issue at the regular meeting of the city council on April 22. Read more:

Michigan firefighters seek workers' comp for cancer

28-Apr-2013: In May 2009, then 36-year-old Sterling Heights firefighter Chris Slezak, went to his doctor on a Monday because he felt out of shape and worn out. By that Friday, Slezak, who was active and healthy his entire life, got his first round of chemotherapy for leukemia. Read more:

Garden City Firefighters and Lions Club team up for fund raiser

25-Apr-2013: The Garden City Firefighters Union L1911 is teaming up with the Garden City Lions Club to host the Firefighters 12th Annual Charity Golf Outing. Read more:

DEARBORN: City officials unveil details of proposed takeover of Melvindale Fire Department

25-Apr-2013: The Melvindale council was scheduled to discuss the takeover in a closed session Thursday. Dearborn officials sent a copy of the proposed contract to Melvindale officials Monday. Read more:

ANN ARBOR: City Fire Department receives $87,876 federal grant

25-Apr-2013: The Ann Arbor Fire Department is receiving an $87,876 federal grant aimed at continuing improvement of operations and safety. Read more:

ALLEN PARK: Eight months later, federal fire services grant accepted by city

24-Apr-2013: Eight months after the federal government offered the city more than $1.28 million to help fund the Fire Department, the city accepted the grant. Read more:

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