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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 >>

Saginaw firefighter likes Mayor Branch's idea to balance the budget with citations

1/29/13: The Saginaw IAFF chapter has a meeting scheduled with city administration on Wednesday, Feb. 6, to discuss possible contract renegotiation to prevent at least some of the staffing cuts being proposed to the fire department. Read more >>

Gov. Snyder asks Supreme Court to rule on right to work

1/29/13: Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday took the rare step of asking the Michigan Supreme Court to consider the constitutionality of the new public and private sector right-to-work laws before labor unions try to tie them up in court. Read more >>

Bay City commissioners take feedback on public safety merger (VIDEO)

1/29/13: “I don't see how a fireman can all of a sudden become a policeman and a policeman become a fireman,” David Fluke said. Read more >>

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