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Ann Arbor officials discuss strategies for improving fire department without closing stations

12-Mar-2013: One of the city's stated goals for the fire department is to have fire stations — both in numbers and locations — optimized to meet community needs and industry standards within resources. Read more:

Latest Holland fire, police reports end intense period of study — for now

11-Mar-2013: No major changes are being recommended in the last of several studies that have resulted in a significant reorganization of the city of Holland’s police and fire departments. Read more:

Hamtramck Fire Department 'under threat of takeover or massive cuts,' union says

09-Mar-2013: "Despite having a contract that does not expire until 2014, we have offered the city another concession package," the union said in a release Thursday. "These concessions include a pay freeze, sharing health care costs, eliminating pay for “holiday days” and implementing a new pay scale and benefits package for new hires. Read more:

Midland Fire Department new hub for Regional Response Network

08-Mar-2013: Greg Weisbarth, the training and safety officer for the Midland Fire Department, said the team consists of the Midland, Bay City and Saginaw fire departments. The regional designation refers to the eight Michigan State Police districts, and Weisbarth explained there are 14 counties in Region 3. The team was formed in 2002 following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Read more:

Flint Township firefighter Randolph Rice served department for more than 40 years

08-Mar-2013: Whether it was fighting fires, devotion to a local hockey team, time spent with family or volunteering for a cause, Randolph Rice never did anything halfheartedly. Read more:

Oakland County Haz-Mat teams investigating cause of Rochester Hills chemical fire

08-Mar-2013: A Rochester Hills firefighter was injured in an early morning fire Thursday at Advanced Consulting and Engineering, which measures parts for the Big Three automotive companies. Read more:

Hybrid police and fire department projected to save Ypsilanti $2.1M, add 8 new officers

08-Mar-2013: The city of Ypsilanti is projecting it will save $2.1 million over the next five years with the creation of a hybrid police and fire department, which City Manager Ralph Lange said is a necessity in order to remain solvent. Read more:

Hamtramck residents unnecessarily spending millions on city-run ambulance service, manager says

07-Mar-2013: Hamtramck City Manager Kyle Tertzag had some stern words for members of the Hamtramck Fire Department union after a member questioned whether a private company could service the community. Read more:

Saginaw fire officials meet Gov. Snyder, Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes for arson bill signing

07-Mar-2013: Saginaw's deputy fire marshal called yesterday a "great day for the fire service," after visiting the capitol to witness Governor Rick Snyder sign a package of bills aimed at increasing criminal penalties relating to arson. Read more:

WYANDOTTE: Two firefighters hired as result of SAFER grant, more to come (VIDEO)

05-Mar-2013: The Fire Department is getting much-needed relief with the recent hiring of two firefighters, and three more yet to come. Read more:

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