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Rumors of city of Holland firefighter layoffs unfounded

The city of Holland will never have fewer than five firefighters on duty, City Manager Ryan Cotton said, addressing rumors that firefighters were put on notice there would be layoffs.

Flint emergency financial manager pushes police, fire funding ordinance as public weighs 6-mill public safety tax

Flint's emergency financial manager is pushing for a new city ordinance that would guarantee a majority of the city's general fund budget would be used for the police and fire departments, he said.

Ypsilanti fire chief announces retirement as department denied $1.3M SAFER grant

The Ypsilanti Fire Department was denied its request for a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and some city officials have expressed concern regarding the possible effects.

Collective bargaining protects citizens and helps firefighters to save lives

The campaign for Yes on Proposal 2 to protect collective bargaining released a 30-second ad today that demonstrates how collective bargaining helps firefighters do their jobs.

Eastpointe firefighters take concessions in new pact

Eastpointe officials have approved a new 3-year contract with the fire department that calls for concessions and have agreed for the first time to contract for emergency medical services with a private ambulance company in moves that collectively will save the city close to $1 million a year.

Westland council eyes fire union merger

Two agreements that would move forward the merger of the Westland and Wayne fire departments have been presented to the respective city councils.

Ypsilanti officials: Fire department's future depends upon possible $1.3M SAFER grant

The Ypsilanti Fire Department will know within 30 days whether it will receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that, if received, would stave off layoffs.

Private EMS proposal gets look

MARYSVILLE — Chris Nesbitt, Marysville firefighter union president, never expected Marysville city officials to entertain the idea of a private ambulance service.

Hamtramck plans to lay off nearly half of its firefighters today

Nearly half of Hamtramck's firefighters will be laid off today as the city seeks to cut costs, the union said Sunday.

LINCOLN PARK: FEMA grants change to Fire Department staffing grant

LINCOLN PARK — The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved a change to a staffing grant it recently awarded to the Fire Department to allow it to pay for the retention of personnel instead of hiring three new firefighters to replace those lost via attrition, Chief Paul Murray said.

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