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McIntyre for Mayor
09/18/23 - IAFF Local 1164

Your Livonia Professional Firefighters are proud to endorse Kathleen McIntyre for Mayor of Livonia. Kathleen McIntyre is an ardent supporter of Livonia's public safety and will maintain that commitment beyond her campaign.

Off-duty Livonia police officer critically injured in crash
09/07/23 - IAFF Local 1164

LIVONIA — An off-duty Livonia police officer was critically injured in a vehicle crash Thursday morning. The department announced Thursday, Sept. 7, a 10-year veteran of the department was in critical condition after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on Middlebelt Road near Six Mile Road shortly after 10 a.m.

Notice of Sept 2023 General Membership Meetings and Election Timetable
08/23/23 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association

The Disaster That Shook the Motor City: The 1953 Hydra-Matic Fire
08/12/23 - IAFF Local 1164

The 1953 Hydra-Matic fire in Livonia, Michigan forever changed the way the Motor City’s carmakers do business. August 12, 1953 was a bad day for General Motors. At 3:45 PM that Wednesday afternoon, the modest fire department in Livonia, Michigan, about 15 miles northwest of downtown Detroit, received a frantic phone call.

Fire closes Farmington Hills restaurant
05/10/23 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A kitchen fire has closed a local restaurant. The Farmington Hills Fire Department responded at about 6:45 p.m. April 29 to a fire at The Brass Pointe BBQ, 24234 Orchard Lake Road, said Fire Chief Jon Unruh. Unruh said the fire began in the kitchen at the restaurant north of 10 Mile Road before spreading to part of the building's attic.

Plymouth Township trustees divided on replacement of aging fire station
05/10/23 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

PLYMOUTH TWP. — With the Plymouth Township Board deeply divided on whether or not to build a new fire station, trustees voted Tuesday to study the issue before deciding the future of the township’s Station No. 2. Supervisor Kurt Heise said he is in favor of replacing the structure at 41212 Wilcox Road. “Fire Station No. 2 is going to be 50 years old,” Heise said.

August 28th - 29th Annual DFFA Burn Fund Golf Outing
05/09/23 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association

Donation From Livonia Goodfellows
04/04/23 - IAFF Local 1164

Thank you to the Livonia Goodfellows who donated to support the Livonia Fire & Rescue Car Seat program, which helps provide car seats to those in need. Pictured are Vice President Jim Hobart with Fire Chief Robert Jennison, and the Car-Seat Program supervisor Captain Brian McLaren.

Livonia Firefighters Answer Mentor Call in LPS.
03/29/23 - IAFF Local 1164

By Stacy Jenkins, Administrator of District Communications, Livonia Public Schools School can be hard. Classwork, fitting in with peers, trying to leave the stress from the morning at home and switching gears to be ready to learn. It can be tough on a child. That’s where caring adults come into the picture in sharp focus.

Plymouth, Northville look to continue sharing fire department
03/23/23 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

Northville and Plymouth officials have separately agreed to move forward with a study that could lead to a new long-term agreement to keep in place the cities' combined fire department.

Snowmageddon 3-3-23
03/04/23 - IAFF Local 1164

Good Afternoon Livonia, what a night. We hope everyone is doing good after snowmageddon. Your Livonia Firefighters had a busy shift and no doubt it was tough on everyone. Even with all the calls we had one of our crews took a critical patient who required emergency transfer from SMH to Pontiac since helicopters could not fly in the weather.

2023 St. Patrick's Day shirts.
03/04/23 - IAFF Local 1164

The Time Has Finally Arrived......to get your 2023 St. Patrick's Day shirts. Sizes are Small - XL. Short Sleeve Only, The cost will be $25 each/shipped. Send your orders to LFFU1164CHARITY@gmail.com. We will contact you with payment information. Remember we have a limited number of shirts to sell so get your orders in fast. All proceeds go to charity.

Honor Guard
01/15/23 - IAFF Local 1164

Your Livonia Fire & Rescue Honor Guard were humbled to take part in Livonia Franklin Varsity Hockey military night by presenting the colors during The National Anthem this past Friday, January 13.

Have you watered your Christmas tree today?
12/17/22 - IAFF Local 1164

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Thank You to Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union.
11/29/22 - IAFF Local 1164

Henry Haidous and Kelly Collins presented the Livonia branch team's donation of 1000.00 to the Livonia Fire Department. The donation will be used to assist in the purchase of Freddie the Fire Truck, a fully animated robot that the department will use at safety educational events, such as school visits, assemblies station tours, and state/local fairs.

Cadet Program
11/05/22 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

Livonia Fire & Rescue is pleased to announce that applications are once again being accepted for the position of Fire Cadet.

Cadet Program
11/05/22 - IAFF Local 1164

Livonia Fire & Rescue is pleased to announce that applications are once again being accepted for the position of Fire Cadet.

Support for Brother Shawn Goldie
10/12/22 - St. Clair Shores Firefighters Union
Recently retired Battalion Chief Shawn Goldie has been diagnosed with an occupational cancer. Read his story and leave your support here. We love you Brother and will always have your back!

Fire Ops 101-Live Fire Demonstration
10/07/22 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

The Livonia Firefighters Union held a Fire Ops 101 event that was designed to give City officials and other VIP's the chance to be a Livonia Firefighter for a day. We designed scenarios for each attendee to get a glimpse of what it entails to be a career firefighter/paramedic. Each participant learned what happens on the scene of a cardiac arrest.

Fire Ops 101-Live Fire Demonstration
10/07/22 - IAFF Local 1164

Touch-A-Truck Highlight Video
09/26/22 - IAFF Local 1164

This event was first started as a way for children with Autism to get up and close to big trucks/vehicles but has grown to something everyone can be a part of. This is a big event in our city, and being a part of this makes a huge positive impact in our community. Click Read More to watch the video

Doorbell video captures teens jumping into action to save residents in Livonia fire
09/07/22 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

According to the Livonia mayor’s office, Ethan Morche, Chase Adams and Colin Anderson, who all attend Churchill High School, were driving down Ellen Drive when they saw smoke coming out of garage. After calling 911 to report the fire, they reportedly heard shouts from inside the house.

Doorbell video captures teens jumping into action to save residents in Livonia fire
09/04/22 - IAFF Local 1164

***NEW VEBA/HRA ADMINISTRATORS EFF: AUGUST 1, 2022***
08/03/22 - Detroit Fire Fighters Association
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS WHO RETIRED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2015! Effective August 1, 2022, the Retiree VEBA/HRA will be administered by a new company, KAPNICK. To all members currently enrolled, you should receive a welcome packet (a copy is attached below) with directly from Kapnick with log-in instructions, etc. Kapnick log-in link: https://kigflex.lh1ondemand.

988 Suicide & Crisis hotline
07/16/22 - Western Wayne Co. Fire Dept Mutual Aid Assoc.

988 crisis line helping connect Michigan residents experiencing behavioral health crises to resources July 14, 2022 LANSING, Mich. – Michiganders in crisis now have an easy-to-remember three-digit number to call for help – 988.