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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.

Deadline to accept fire funds looms for Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park — Lincoln Park fire officials have until Sept. 4 to persuade a reluctant City Council to accept a $600,000 federal grant that would maintain current fire department staffing levels.

TAYLOR: Accepted grant will bring firefighters back Sept. 17

A controversial federal fire grant finally will paying off starting Sept. 17. Laid-off firefighters will be called back for the A, B and C shifts through Sept. 20 with funding provided by the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant.

Michigan Court of Appeals Approves Collective Bargaining for Ballot

The Michigan Court of Appeals today affirmed the right of working families to vote on a proposal to preserve collective bargaining. The initiative now will be placed on the Nov. 6 ballot.

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