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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:

Ferndale decision on fire layoffs expected next week

12-Apr-2013: Ferndale Council members will have to meet again Tuesday as they work to cut $1 million from the upcoming budget. Read more:

Grand Haven fire, rescue receives $55,100 federal grant

12-Apr-2013: Grand Haven Township Fire and Rescue received $55,100 for operations and safety improvements through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

Southfield Fire Dept. receives $31k grant

11-Apr-2013: The Southfield Fire Department was one of just four in the region recently chosen to receive a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Read more:

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