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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:

Redford Township to get 3 full-time firefighters and new fire trucks with SAD money

11-Apr-2013: In addition to the two vehicles, the SAD money will also go toward hiring three full-time firefighters and six new police officers. The 4.1-mill levy this year will raise about $2.87 million for just public safety costs. With the additional money, the township will squirrel away $160,000 this fiscal year for future vehicle purchases as well, something it has not done in several years. Read more:

St. Florian Firefighter March & Mass

10-Apr-2013: St. Florian Parish, located in Hamtramck hosts an annual Firefighter March & Mass the first Saturday in May. Read more:

DEARBORN: Fire department merger details with Melvindale nearly complete; councils must approve

10-Apr-2013: The proposed merger between the Dearborn and Melvindale fire departments is very close to being brought to the respective city councils for approval. Read more:

Garden City Firefighters Charity Golf Outing

The Garden City firefighters are teaming up with the Garden City Lions Club for our 12th annual charity golf outing to be held June 14, 2013 at Fox Hills Golf Course in Plymouth, Michigan. Read more:

Firefighters’ charity to give away Camaro in raffle

8-Apr-2013: It’s the Dearborn Firefighters Burn Drive’s biggest fundraiser of the year, bringing in about $25,000. Read more:

Clinton Township fire budget in the red

8-Apr-2013: Cannon said he doesn't plan on laying off any firefighters as the township looks to explore new revenue sources in the form of a possible tax increase later this year. Read more:

Female firefighter makes history

7-Apr-2013: Wendy Murphy-Stevens made history Wednesday evening as she became the first woman ever named Canton Firefighter of the Year, clinching top honors during the Canton Fire Department's 14th annual awards ceremony. Read more:

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