Fire News

Published September 25, 2018

Federal grant to add 15 more firefighters in Rochester

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Fire Department will receive a $2.4 million federal grant to hire 15 full-time-equivalent firefighters, slashing emergency response times citywide.

Published September 24, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Winning design revealed for Shelby Township Fire Department open house

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The winning design for the Shelby Township Fire Department’s open house banner contest was revealed Sept. 20 at Shelby Township Fire Department No. 1, located at 6345 23 Mile Road.

Published September 18, 2018

Troy Times

Learn to fireproof your home, meet firefighters at open house in Troy

TROY — Take a look inside the fire station in your neighborhood and meet with volunteer firefighters during the Fire Department open house 1-4 p.m. Oct. 7.

Published September 17, 2018

Warren Weekly

Seven pets perish in two September fires

WARREN — A total of seven pets died as a result of two accidental kitchen fires in Warren homes during the first two weeks of September.

Published September 14, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Council attaches controversial provision to fire grant approval

ROSEVILLE — The vote to accept a grant benefiting the Roseville Fire Department turned contentious with the addition of a controversial provision at the Roseville City Council meeting Sept. 11.Read More

Published September 14, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Witnesses help residents flee house fire

A pair of witnesses played a key role in rescuing two residents from a house fire, according to the Sterling Heights Fire Department. The Fire Department was notified of a fire in the 43000 block of Hartwick Drive, which is located near Schoenherr and 19 Mile roads, at around 10:50 p.m. Sept. 10.Read More

Published September 5, 2018

Southfield Sun

New truck fleet coming to Southfield FD

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield City Council recently approved the purchase of several new vehicles and equipment for the Fire Department. At its Aug.Read More

Faith, the Troy Fire Department fire dog, a border collie, spends time near the water after she retired in 2013.

Published September 4, 2018

Troy Times

Faith the fire dog receives hero’s send-off

TROY — Faith the fire dog, a border collie who retired from her community service in 2013, when she was diagnosed with Addison’s disease and needed to avoid stress, passed away in February 2015 after her kidneys failed at age 15.

Published September 4, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City to get new fire truck

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City’s new Public Safety Department building couldn’t be coming at a better time.

Published August 28, 2018

Farmington Press

Charity cooking competition to feature chief dishes

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Fire Department Chief Jon Unruh wants to heat things up in the annual charity competition Chiefs Cooking for Kids in October.

Published August 21, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Macomb County sheriff gives update on emergency dispatch services

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham provided the Clinton Township Board of Trustees with an update on the collaboration of dispatch services Aug. 6.

Published August 17, 2018

Advertiser Times

Firefighters pass the boot to collect money for MDA

DETROIT — Detroit Fire Department members are joining firefighters from around the country Aug. 14-17 out on the streets to collect money as part of the annual Fill the Boot campaign.

Troy fire Lt. Sean Hugg, selected as the Firefighter of the Year, has volunteered at Station 4 since 1999.

Published August 14, 2018

Troy Times

Troy Firefighter of the Year brings IT to the FD

TROY — Troy Fire Station 4 Lt. Shawn Hugg was chosen by his peers as 2018 Troy Firefighter of the Year.

Published August 8, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

After rescinding public safety ordinance, city leaders discuss police and fire operations

ROSEVILLE — Since the Roseville City Council in early June repealed an ordinance to create a Department of Public Safety, the administrative committee that was set up to discuss police and fire operations and recommendations has had two meetings — the last being July 24 — and it wiRead More

A first responder works at the scene of a fire at the Oakland Mall Apartments in Madison Heights Aug. 3.

Published August 6, 2018

Madison - Park News

Fire breaks out at Madison Heights apartment complex

MADISON HEIGHTS — An apartment unit went up in flames recently due to what appears to have been an electrical issue.

Accumulated gas from a valve left open in an apparent attempt to turn on water service caused an explosion that destroyed a home and rocked the neighborhood near Hoover and Stephens roads early July 28 in Warren.

Published July 31, 2018

Warren Weekly

Open gas valve leads to home explosion in Warren

WARREN — Accumulated gas from a valve left open in an apparent attempt to turn on water service caused an explosion that destroyed a home and rocked the neighborhood near Hoover and Stephens roads early July 28.

Published July 31, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Donation to cover cost of new firefighting equipment in Grosse Pointe Shores

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety officers will soon be able to breathe easier when fighting fires.Thanks to several large donations from a resident who wishes to remain anonymous, the department is able to order new self-contained breathing apparatuses.

Published July 31, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores considering paramedicine home visit program

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Seniors could be getting health care-related home visits soon from Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety officers, who are all either certified paramedics or certified emergency medical technicians.

Published July 30, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Beverly Hills earns improved firefighting rating

BEVERLY HILLS — Following years of dedicated effort, the Beverly Hills Department of Public Safety’s firefighting services saw a drastic increase in their Insurance Service Office rating.