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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 >>

Fire Chief Says $125,000 More in Overtime Needed to Maintain Current Service

1/7/13: With fewer firefighters on staff, Clinton Township Fire Chief John Shea says his department will need to allocate $125,000 more of its budget to overtime in the months ahead. Read more >>

Fire collaboration between Chesterfield, NB rejected

1/7/13: A proposed sharing of resources between the Chesterfield Township Fire Department and the city of New Baltimore Fire Department never advanced past the talking stages. Read more >>

Firefighters continue to support MDA, local families

1/6/12: The fruits of the Redford Township firefighters 2012 volunteer works finally came to fruition last month. Read more >>

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