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Ypsilanti firefighter urges city council to consider other options

11-Feb-2013: Ypsilanti firefighter Ken Hobbs addressed the council in relation to the city’s current goal for the fire and police departments. He said the Ypsilanti Fire Department will continue to maintain outstanding public service by continuing to meet the demands of the community.

Jackson firefighters present Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation with $5,000

11-Feb-2013: Wearing bright pink T-shirts and sweatshirts, Jackson firefighters on Friday, Feb. 8, presented a $5,000 check to the mid-Michigan affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. Read more >>

Norton Shores apartment building fire; no injuries

9-Feb-2013: After the roof caved in, the Muskegon Heights Fire Department's aerial truck was deployed above the burning building and "we were able to knock down a good majority of the fire," Gagnon said. The Muskegon Fire Department also responded. Read more >>

Cadet program returning to fire department

9-Feb-2013: After a few years’ hiatus, the Dearborn Fire Department’s cadet program is running again. About eight to 10 area students actively studying to become a firefighter or an EMT, and live in Dearborn or in a surrounding community, are eligible to apply by the Feb. 22 deadline. Read more >>

Egelston Township unveils new fire station plans, firefighters to stay put

7-Feb-2013: It’s smaller and has fewer vehicle bays, but Egelston Township’s new fire station will be built on the site of the current one without displacing firefighters during construction. Read more >>

Mayor: Public safety millage could appear on November ballot

7-Feb-2013: In light of declining revenues, Sterling Heights Mayor Richard Notte says the city may be forced to put a public safety millage proposal on the November ballot in order to avoid additional cuts to police and fire services. Read more >>

TAYLOR: Fire Department completes training for saving each other

6-Feb-2013: The city hopes to share its training with other departments Downriver, and in the next two months training the Southgate Fire Department. Read more >>

Mayor mulls $2.79 million fire grant

6-Feb-2013: WARREN — In these lean financial times, it’s tough to imagine a city turning down $2.79 million in federal funds earmarked for hiring firefighters. Read more >>

Egelston Township passes on chief, promotes firefighter who will keep union protection

6-Feb-2013: Egelston Township officials got their wish to hire a new fire chief from within existing ranks – sort of. Read more >>

Flint firefighters battle on the ice for burn victims

5-Feb-2013:Money raised through ticket sales will go to the Hurley Medical Center's Regional Burn Unit which benefits burn victims and first responders who have been hurt in a fire. Read more >>

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