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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 >>

Wyoming residents to demand removal of city manager after $1 million firefighter grant refused

3-Feb-2013: Wyoming residents intend to call for their city manager to step down or be removed during a city council meeting Monday. Read more >>

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