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Sterling Heights firefighters delve into world of dementia

Imagine everyday activities like cleaning, preparing a meal, doing laundry, jotting notes, communicating with family members, giving and receiving directions.

Protect Our Jobs Exposes Corporate Special Interests Myths

The Protect Our Jobs campaign released its third advertisement today called “Protect.” It refutes false claims by corporate special interests that the campaign’s ballot proposal to preserve collective bargaining will force people to join a union.

SOUTHGATE: Mutual aid fire chief calls for change in protocol; DMA, DCC pass budgets

SOUTHGATE — Downriver Mutual Aid Fire Chief Bruce Vick, said at the group’s latest meeting Thursday that the policy needs to be changed to reflect the loss of manpower in area departments.

Dearborn Fire Department to Discuss Consolidation with Melvindale

Though any action is still far off, the City of Dearborn confirmed Thursday that talks are under way between Dearborn and Melvindale to explore the idea of consolidation of fire services between the two cities.

LINCOLN PARK: Council votes to decline SAFER grant for Fire Department

In a move that was unnecessary given that the city manager and most of the council had already decided to not accept a nearly $600,000 federal grant for Fire Department staffing, Mayor Patricia Diaz Krause brought a resolution to accept the grant that failed, 5-2.

MI Supreme Court Approves Collective Bargaining for Ballot

Today, the Michigan Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge from corporate special interests to block a vote on a proposal that preserves collective bargaining for working families.

Alpena Township turns down fire department consolidation

ALPENA - The Alpena Township Board of Trustees did not support a consolidation effort between the city and township's fire departments. Supervisor Marie Twite said she is not interested in the consolidation personally, but said if the city would like to move forward with the effort, the full board would either accept or reject the recommendation.

Superior Township Fire Department replaces autistic child's stolen bike

Superior Township resident Samantha Killewald said her 7-year-old son, Jett, rode his bike every day until it was stolen two weeks ago from the family's front yard. Luckily, Jett didn't have to go long without having a bike.

Union president wants 'refund' on study that recommends cutting Grand Rapids Fire Department by 25 percent

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A net decrease of 59 Grand Rapids Fire Department positions is recommended in a consultant’s report circulated this morning to City Commission. The International City/County Management Association projects that the job cuts could save $6.7 million per year.

Adrian Fire Department back to 18 firefighters

The number of full-time city of Adrian firefighters is once again 18, as it was before July 2011 when city budget constraints forced a reduction of three firefighters, fire chief Paul Trinka said.

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