MPFFU

Ypsilanti denied nearly $1M grant for consolidation of police and fire departments

23-Apr-2013: The city of Ypsilanti was denied a nearly $1 million Michigan Department of Treasury grant that would have gone toward the creation of a hybrid police and fire department, City Manager Ralph Lange confirmed. Read more:

Heroic rescue by Marquette's finest

22-Apr-2013: "We were able to bring them in and I believe they were no worse for the wear other than being pretty cold," said Ben Wilder, a Marquette Firefighter on the scene. Read more:

Merger of Bay City police and fire departments on track to begin July 1

22-Apr-2013: The career Chris Reynolds has built as a Bay City firefighter is in jeopardy come July, when he faces layoff under the city's plan to combine its police and fire departments. Read more:

Michigan 2020 Scholarship Competition

Don't forget, the deadline for the $10,000 Michigan 2020 Scholarship Competition is April 28, so if you know a high school senior that would like to enter, make sure you check out the page today! Read more:

Auxiliary firefighter program to end as ranks on the upswing

18-Apr-2013: The Redford Township Fire Department is slowly growing in numbers, something current Fire Chief Tom Graham is hoping to continue in future years. Read more:

Ferndale decides against fire layoffs this year

17-Apr-2013: Despite impending budget cuts, Ferndale officials have decided to keep four firefighters slated for layoffs until at least the end of the year. Read more:

Everyone Goes Home Train the Trainer (May 20, 2013)

17-Apr-2013: Everyone Goes Home® is a program by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to prevent firefighter line-of-duty deaths and injuries. Instructor: Battalion Chief Kevin J Sehlmeyer of Grand Rapids Fire Department. Read more >>

FIREFIGHTER: City of Warren (Deadline: April 25, 2013)

17-Apr-2013: The City of Warren is seeking qualified applicants without regard to race or sex for the position of FIRE FIGHTER. Read more:

Please, PLEASE Just Send The Fire Dept...Please!

16-Apr-2013: Our good friends at FireFighter Close Calls nails it again! How well does your dispatch center represent YOUR fire department? PS - Billy G is going to be our keynote speaker at the MPFFU Safety and Health Seminar on October 28-29 in Novi. Watch for complete information in the near future. Read more:

Saginaw neighbors question fire safety ahead of budget cuts

16-Apr-2013: Two house fires, just a block apart, has Saginaw neighbors on edge about fire coverage. That’s because 15 firefighters are facing layoffs. City officials say no worries, they have a plan. Read more:

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