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REMINDER: Firefighter Announcement for the City of Livonia

1/28/13: Applications for this examination must be received at the office of the Civil Service Department, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI 48154, no later than 5:00 p.m, Friday, February 15, 2013, in order to be accepted. Click here >>

Saginaw city manager: Police, fire layoff notices to be sent out in February

1/26/13: Saginaw City Manager Darnell Earley told city council members Saturday, Jan. 26, that his staff plans to send out layoff notices on Feb. 1 as part of plans to reduce police staffing to 55 and fire staffing to 35. Read more >>

STERLING HEIGHTS: Public safety millage could hit November 2013 ballot

1/25/13: A big task in 2013 is going to be that public safety millage because we want to keep from laying off more police and fire. Read more >>

Clinton Township proposing a 1.25-mill hike for fire/rescue

1/24/13: Twelve firefighters were laid off in 2011 but were subsequently hired back after the township received approval for a $3.3 million federal grant, which paid for the positions. The grant expires in June but the township has applied for another one to retain the 12 firefighters. Read more >>

Holland residents want cops, firefighters, but are split on if they're willing to pay more

1/24/13: Support for maintaining a full-time firefighter force in the city was very strong, with 83 percent of respondents saying they either strongly support or somewhat support maintaining full-time firefighters in the city, the survey said. Read more >>

Freezing temps, clutter create challenge for crews battling Lansing house blaze (VIDEO)

1/23/13: A wind chill well below zero and a fire consuming a house so filled with belongings that firefighters could not safely enter it culminated in a headache for Lansing firefighters Tuesday morning. Read more >>

Allen Park Fire Department to get new air packs, bunker gear

1/23/13: The Assistance for Firefighters grant is for up to $208,000 with a 10 percent match from the city. The grant will cover new air packs, turnout gear and emergency medical services outerwear for the department. Read more >>

Northville Township reaches new deal with its firefighters

1/22/13: Northville Township and its firefighters union has reached an agreement on a new three-year contract that will give the firefighters a slight pay increase each year. Read more >>

Royal Oak firefighters battle house fire in frigid temps (VIDEO)

1/22/13: Challenged by the bitter cold temperatures, Royal Oak Firefighters struggled with a fire on Midland Street Tuesday morning. Read more >>

Ypsilanti Fire Department seeking grant that would save the city almost $40K

1/20/13: The Ypsilanti Fire Department is in the process of applying for a $39,498 FEMA grant to help cover costs. Read more >>

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