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Rescue team simulates crane rescue on downtown Ann Arbor high-rise

Members of the Washtenaw County Technical Rescue Team got a lesson in high ropes crane rescue Sunday. The countywide specialty rescue team simulated a medical emergency rescue scenario in a crane as part of its monthly trainings.

Plus one: Ann Arbor City Council agrees to increase fire department staffing level to 86 FTEs

The Ann Arbor City Council followed City Administrator Steve Powers' advice Thursday night and increased the fire department's authorized staffing level by one position.

NEW POLL: 70% SUPPORT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN MICHIGAN

LANSING - Following yesterday’s election, Progress Michigan and the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC) released new polling information today showing strong support for collective bargaining in Michigan.

Flint public safety millage passes with overwhelming support

FLINT, MI -- Saying it might be the most important millage passed in Flint, Mayor Dayne Walling thanked Flint voters for supporting the public safety millage tonight.

St. Joseph firefighters win job guarantees

A disagreement between the city of St. Joseph and its firefighters, smoldering for months, has been put out with a contract that will allow current crew members to stay on the job until they retire.

Approving fire union letter opens door to $791,000 state grant

A $791,787 state grant to aid the merger of the Wayne-Westland Fire Department will be available following the approval of a letter of understanding between the two cities and firefighter unions.

Flint firefighters throw support behind public safety millage

FLINT, MI -- The Flint firefighters union says its now endorsing the city's proposed public safety millage for police and fire services.

Council members: Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township fire department merger should be considered

Some Ypsilanti City Council members believe that other options should be weighed instead of a plan that would possibly consolidate the police and fire departments into a single department of public safety.

Members of the Urban Search and Rescure Team work together during explosion simulation

JACKSON, MI -- People tore up floors and stabilized walls at the Riverwalk Plaza Hotel on Saturday.

Ypsilanti fire department shift levels reduced from 5 to 4 as chief warns services could be impacted

The Ypsilanti Fire Department's staffing levels have decreased from five per shift to four and Fire Chief Jon Ichesco said the change may impact the fire services for residents.

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