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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:

City, firefighters have new contract

16-Apr-2013: In January the City of Alpena began negotiating with Local 623 of the International Association of Fire Fighters on a new contract. Last week the final steps were taken to ratify a new three-year deal. Read more:

Injured Benton Harbor firefighter returns home

15-Apr-2013: A Benton Harbor firefighter, badly burned when responding to a call last month, is now out of the hospital. Lt. Doug Bell's spirits are remarkably well, though his body is just starting to heal. Read more:

Michigan Battle of the Badges Softball Tournament

15-Apr-2013: Play4Awareness Organization is teaming with local Michigan firefighters on having a Battle of the Badges Tournament on June 17-19 at Ella Mae Power Park in Novi. Tournament is open to all public safety teams. All proceeds will benefit the Play4Awareness Organization "Kidz into Action" programs for Autism and special needs. Read more:

Farmington Hills firefighters respond to most calls ever in 2012

14-Apr-2013: Since 2009, the Farmington Hills Fire Department has responded to a growing number of emergency calls. But 2012 topped the charts with the most calls in the department's history. Read more:

Melvindale among eight Michigan fire departments to receive federal grant

14-Apr-2013: Fire departments in eight Michigan communities will receive more than $1.3 million in federal grants to help with vehicle purchases and operations costs, U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, both Michigan’s Democrats, announced Thursday. Read more:

Trench warfare: Rescue team hones emergency response skills

12-Apr-2013: The team trains monthly, including four times on trench-style rescues. Firefighters find the training essential — “It's critical ... If you don't have this training, you can't do the job,” Plymouth Community Fire Department firefighter Chris Mack said — and different from their normal schedules. Read more:

Confined Space Rescue Awareness Train-the-Trainers

12-Apr-2013: This program will provide Fire Department Training Officers with the knowledge and skills required to deliver Confined Space Rescue training at the Awareness Level. Read more:

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