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Holland's public safety workers to get one-time pay bump for agreeing to health care changes

Police officers and firefighters in the city of Holland will receive a one-time payment equal to 2 percent of their salaries, in exchange for agreeing to changes in their health insurance coverage.

Novi and Wixom fire departments enter mutual aid agreement

A new mutual aid agreement between the fire departments of Novi and Wixom will mean faster arrival times and help avoid the possibility of one of the communities being unable to respond to a simultaneous emergency.

Bay City firefighters submit alternative plan days before commission vote to merge department with police

The clock is ticking for Chris Reynolds and 13 other Bay City firefighters whose jobs remain in jeopardy, but with days left until a decision that could determine their future, the group is hoping an 11th-hour submitted proposal will save their careers.

Merging Fire Services a Hot Potato

Traverse City’s hottest topic got some attention yesterday when city and county officials discussed sharing fire services, potentially saving TC from going into the red by $500,000.

Strength in numbers: Jackson Fire Department welcomes 7 new firefighters

"The youth and the new employees, it's like now we may have a future," said Jackson Fire Department Deputy Chief David Wooden.

ROYAL OAK: Commissioners sign off on 3.475-mill tax levy

Royal Oak residents gave the City Commission authority on election day to levy a five-year Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service millage at a rate up to 3.975 mills.

Birmingham takes on ambulance service

It took a few years to get it moving, but Birmingham firefighters are finally handling emergency transport services.

Fire Department to purchase ‘five-in-one’ ladder truck to replace two rigs

DEARBORN — The Fire Department isn’t making a two for one equipment swap — it’s making a one for two.

ALLEN PARK: Fire Department gets third extension on SAFER Grant

ALLEN PARK — A decision to accept or decline a federal grant that would allow the Fire Department to hire six new firefighters and fall in line with its union contract isn't likely to be made anytime soon.

186 years of Bay City firefighting experience on chopping block in police merger proposal

Nearly 200 years of combined firefighting experience is on the line in Bay City.

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