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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.

Marysville considers replacing ambulance service with Tri-Hospital EMS

After praising the existing local service the director of a countywide EMT system extolled the benefits of his operation to Marysville officials last Monday.

Is Plymouth Township Board of Trustees Exploring Public Safety Officers?

Firefighters from Jackson, Summit Township, Lansing area undergo ropes rescue training

JACKSON, MI – If a construction worker falls down a pit or a window washer gets trapped on the side of a tall building, area firefighters will be better prepared to render aid.

TRENTON: Friends for Firefighters benefits from charity game

TRENTON — The Dearborn Firefighters’ hockey team skated against the Detroit Firefighters in a recent charity game to help keep funds flowing for a special kind of house out in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Bay City Commission may vote on merged police, fire agencies in October

BAY CITY, MI — Police and firefighter leaders in October plan to present the latest proposal for a combined public safety department to the Bay City Commission for consideration, an official says.

MELVINDALE: Fire department could merge with Dearborn

MELVINDALE — Talks have been going on for years, but in recent weeks they have heated up with the possibility of the Melvindale and Dearborn fire departments merging.

LINCOLN PARK: Fire Department waits to hear word on two key issues

Now is a time of uncertainty in the Fire Department for two reasons, both of which are expected to be resolved soon.

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