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Promotions and new hire at Sturgis Fire Department

1/12/13: Two Sturgis firefighters were promoted recently, and another was added to the department. Read more >>

Ypsilanti pursuing hybrid police, fire departments detailed in new report

1/11/13: Ypsilanti City Manager Ralph Lange says the city will pursue a hybrid model for its police and fire departments to reduce expenses and maintain serves, as outlined in a new report from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Read more >>

Dearborn Fire Department to Begin Billing for More Medical Runs

1/10/13: A new program implemented at the Dearborn Fire Department will help to recoup as much as $800,000 in costs annually associated with emergency medical runs. Read more >>

GC firefighters take delivery of new truck

1/10/13: “This truck will also have Rapid Intervention Team designation on the compartment it's stored in, staying consistent with our Mutual Aid and Automatic Aid partners,” she said. “This valuable equipment must be immediately available at all structure fires in order to aid in fire fighter rescues.” Read more >>

Port Huron to create public safety department

1/9/13: Brown said the police officers and firefighters will not cross over in responsibilities like some public safety departments. Read more >>

Reduction in Saginaw firefighters an unsafe proposition, union president says

1/9/13: Thomas Raines, a captain with the fire department and the local union president, said such a cut could have a disastrous affect on the safety of citizens and firefighters alike. Read more >>

Cuts could be coming to Saginaw public safety

A controversial topic is back on the table as Saginaw City Council met to discuss ways to reduce the Saginaw's $3.5 million budget deficit. Read more >>

Federal aid awarded to Detroit, Harper Woods fire departments

DETROIT, MI -- The Detroit and Harper Woods fire departments will receive Homeland Secuity assistance grants for equipment, U.S. Rep. Gary Peters said Monday. Read more >>

Benton Township fire chief becomes contract employee to save money

BENTON TOWNSHIP - Fire Chief Dan Durham and Police Chief Vince Fetke will become Benton Township contract employees in a move expected to save the township nearly a $1 million over six years. Read more >>

Law softens requirement for free tuition for children of deceased police, firefighters

1/7/13: The children of Michigan police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty will benefit from a recently amended state law that helps them pay for college. Read more >>

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