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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 >>

New contract for Novi's full-time firefighters a 'win-win' for both sides

1-Feb-2013: Under the new three-year agreement Novi Professional Fire Fighters Union new contract that includes a 2-percent raise, which is the first one in three years. Read more >>

Pink slip day for 33 Saginaw first responders

1-Feb-2013: Friday is Pink Slip day in Saginaw as the city government looks to cut a $3.2 million budget shortfall. 33 Saginaw first responders are on the receiving end of those pink slips. Read more >>

City survey: Most Holland residents support maintaining full-time staff

31-Jan-2013: Residents were given four models of how firefighting services could be delivered, including maintaining the full-time department that is in place now; cross training fire and police personnel; collaborating with other area fire departments for a Holland-area fire department; or using part-paid or volunteer staff who need to go to the station before going out on a call. Read more >>

Power, efficiency, lighting highlight new rescue truck

31-Jan-2013: Livonia Fire & Rescue unveiled on Monday the latest addition to its fleet, a new $488,000 rescue truck and new air tanks, both purchased with the help of nearly $550,000 in federal grants. Read more >>

Firefighters take on challenge to climb RenCen

31-Jan-2013: For many people, climbing the stairs to reach the top of the 70-story Renaissance Center would be a daunting task. Read more >>

Shelby Township fire chief outlines capital improvement plan

30-Jan-2013: After 22 years as a Shelby Township firefighter, Fire Chief James Swinkowski is no stranger to saving the day or saving lives, but as chief, he’s looking at a different kind of saving. Read more >>

Regional Trauma Coordinator Positions

1/29/13: The Regional trauma Coordinator position has been re-posted for Regions 2S, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Read more >>

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