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2022 Burn Drive Raffle winners
05/05/22 - Local 412

Upcoming General Membership Meetings
05/02/22 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association

Please Join Us for the 28th Annual DFFA Burn Fund Golf Outing
04/19/22 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association
Full Information, registration and sponsorship package attached in PDF format.

Farmington Hills firefighters rescue woman, 62, from home destroyed by fire
04/15/22 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

Farmington Hills firefighters rescued a woman early Wednesday morning from a burning Waldron Street home with no working smoke alarms. They said they were called to the two-story home near Olde Towne Park, north of Grand River Avenue, at 4:17 a.m. April 6 because of a reported fire. Upon arrival, they saw a large blaze consuming the first floor of the south side home.

Update on Retiree VEBA (Members who retired after January 1, 2015)
04/14/22 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association
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IAFF Center of Excellence Webinar Series - March Schedule
03/02/22 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association
The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is hosting an online education series for IAFF members, other first responders, healthcare providers, clinicians and the community at large.

MPFFU Convention 3/29 -3/31/22
02/27/22 - West Bloomfield Professional Fire Fighters Union
https://mpffu.regfox.com/mpffu-educational-seminar MPFFU convention is 3/29 - 3/31/22 in Grand Rapids.

The Spree Is On!!!
02/21/22 - IAFF Local 1164

We are excited to announce THE SPREE IS ON.

Passport To Safety 2022
02/21/22 - IAFF Local 1164

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday June 11, 2022, Passport To Safety Returns.

Another great Be Kind day in our community!
02/09/22 - IAFF Local 1164

Another great Be Kind day in our community! Today, the Be Kind committee hosted pizza parties at Stevenson High School, Niji-Iro Elementary and at Central Office! This effort is the brainchild of Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church in coordination with the City of Livonia, the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, St.

Michigan fire deaths up 144% in 2022, state reports
02/09/22 - IAFF Local 1164

An apartment fire is doused and brought under control by a Detroit Fire crew inside a building on John R and Adelaide streets in Detroit on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. By Samuel J. Robinson | srobinson@mlive.com Fire deaths across Michigan are up 144% this year compared to the same 34 days in 2021, according to state officials.

Farmington Hills fire vehicles now carry new autism sensory, communication bags
02/08/22 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

The Farmington Hills Fire Department added a new tool at its fire stations intended to provide even more compassion, commitment to the community, and dedication to with innovative emergency medical services. Every responding fire vehicle now carries special autism sensory and communication bags.

New Legislation Amending the Public Safety Officers Death Benefit
01/24/22 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association
Michigan has passed NEW legislation amending the Public Officers Death Benefit. It allows for children of public safety officers who are killed in the line of duty to have higher education be paid for by the state, regardless of income. THE LINK PROVIDES ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO APPLY INCLUDING A CONTACT TO CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. https://www.michigan.

New Legislation Amending the Cancer Presumption Bill
01/24/22 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association
Michigan has passed NEW legislation amending the cancer presumption bill. These changes are positive and include different types of cancer and who may be eligible for the benefit. Please use the attached link to review the changes. THE LINK PROVIDES ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO APPLY INCLUDING A CONTACT TO CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. https://www.michigan.

Flames destroy Northville Township home on New Year's Eve
01/14/22 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

Flames destroyed a Northville Township home on New Year’s Eve. Fire Chief Brent Siegel said a caller notified dispatchers at about 10:48 p.m. that flames were shooting from the rear of a residence in the Sutters Lane area. Firefighters would learn the blaze actually was happening along Camden Court, a short street southeast of the intersection of Six Mile and Northville roads.

Rescheduled General Membership Meetings
01/06/22 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association

Come work with the Best!
11/13/21 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

News on vaccine mandates
11/05/21 - West Bloomfield Professional Fire Fighters Union
Peer Support Training The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released new rules on November 4 requiring employers with more than 100 employees, including local and state governments in the 28 state plan states[1], to require their employees be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing. US Supreme Court Ruling Updated 1/13/2022

Schoolcraft College hosts regional firefighters in basement fire-fighting session
10/27/21 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

Firefighters from Northville, Canton, Livonia, Westland and more learn latest tactics to combat basement fires, which are found in most Midwest homes.

Firefighters from across Michigan learn how to fight basement fires at Livonia training
10/21/21 - IAFF Local 1164

LIVONIA, Mich. (FOX 2) - Firefighters from 24 departments in Michigan and Indiana learned how to fight some of the most dangerous fires during training Wednesday in Livonia. Basement fires are risky. "It’s the most hazardous fire as firefighters we can fight.

Fire Prevention Week Open House
09/15/21 - IAFF Local 1164

It was a beautiful Saturday to have our annual Fire Safety Open house. Glad to see everyone having a good time. We look forward to doing this again.

September tee shirts
09/05/21 - IAFF Local 1164

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The Yellow Rose Task Force is committed to reducing the stigma associated with reaching out for emotional support and care throughout the fire service. For the month of September the LFD will change its duty shirts to the Suicide Prevention tees.

Farmington Hills will make tax request renewal for police, fire in November
08/18/21 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

Farmington Hills will make tax request renewal for police, fire in November Shelby Tankersley Hometownlife.com Farmington Hills' police and fire departments get about a third of their funding from two tax levies. The city is asking voters to renew one of those collections in November. On July 26, city council approved a Nov.

36 units destroyed when fire tears through 3 buildings at Westland apartment complex
08/18/21 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

Fire officials say no residents injured Westland Fire WESTLAND, Mich. – Officials said 36 units were destroyed overnight when a fire tore through three buildings at a Westland apartment complex. Westland fire officials said the Westwood Village Apartments near Joy and Hix roads caught fire around midnight Wednesday into Thursday.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK 2021
08/10/21 - IAFF Local 1164

Mark your calendar for the return of the Livonia AM Rotary's Touch A Truck on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Greenmead Historical Park! The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a special Quiet Time (no horns) from 8:30-10:30 a.m. There is a suggested $2 donation to charity per vehicle for parking. NEW THIS YEAR: Climb into a Vietnam era Huey H-1 Greyhound!! Visit LivoniaAMRotary.