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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 >>

Warren may request fewer new firefighters

3-Feb-2013: A federal grant is expected to boost manpower in the Warren Fire Department, but city officials may hire significantly fewer firefighters than the grant allows. Read more >>

Calls for Wyoming City Manager to resign

1-Feb-2013: The Michigan Professional Firefighters Union late Friday called for Wyoming City Manager Curtis Holt to resign. Read more >>

I-Team Waste Watch: Wyoming City Manager Turns Down Grant Money (VIDEO)

1-Feb-2013: City leaders would have been able to add six new firefighters to a staff that's having a hard time keeping up with such high call volumes. Read more >>

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