Fire News

Farmington Hills firefighters work to extinguish an early morning Nov. 21 house fire that started after two vehicles in the garage went up in flames.

Published November 23, 2020

Blazing vehicles cause early morning house fire in Hills neighborhood

FARMINGTON HILLS — Firefighters extinguished two vehicles engulfed in flames in an attached garage at a home in the 28000 block of Kendallwood Drive during the early hours Nov. 21.

Published November 20, 2020

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills Fire Department battles fires at two homes

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1500 block of Colony Drive early Sunday morning, Nov. 15.

Published November 19, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Donated teddy bears comfort children during traumatic situations

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Traumatic situations such as fires, car crashes or storms can be especially frightening for a child to experience.

Police, fire departments face hiring hurdles

Published November 18, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield police, fire departments face hiring hurdles

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Despite an unpredictable, rollercoaster year of events, the West Bloomfield police and fire departments each recently had postings for open positions, with the township seeking police officers and firefighters/paramedics.

Published November 10, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Fire department to add compression systems, mini-pumper

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Fire Department was recently given the green light to purchase some new equipment.

ABOVE: Stacy Jones is among the 911 dispatchers at SERESA who organized a peer support group to help those who answer emergency calls deal with the weight of their responsibilities.

Published November 6, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

SERESA offers 911 dispatchers help for pressures of the job

ROSEVILLE — When people call 911, they usually don’t think much about the person on the other end of the line — after all, callers have other things on their minds. But the voice answering the phone can often hold life and death in their hands.

Published November 4, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores officers rescue kitten during house fire

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — For the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department, the mission of protecting and serving includes furry, four-legged residents as well as their human companions.

Published October 26, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township firefighters reflect on department's 75th anniversary

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In 1974, the television program “Emergency!” made Paul Brouwer, 72, keen on becoming a firefighter.

SERESA dispatcher named Michigan Telecommunicator of the Year

Published October 23, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

SERESA dispatcher named Michigan Telecommunicator of the Year

ROSEVILLE — A South East Regional Emergency Services Authority dispatcher recently received an award for 2020 Telecommunicator of the Year.

Outreach program is statewide model for leaving behind anti-overdose kits, conducting wellness checks

Published October 23, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Outreach program is statewide model for leaving behind anti-overdose kits, conducting wellness checks

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County is setting a statewide trend when it comes to innovative approaches to prevent future overdoses.

Published October 20, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dakota administrator grateful for support after losing home to fire

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In the four months since a fire displaced a family, a local school administrator says they are lucky and very thankful to have all the support they’ve received.

Published October 16, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

No one injured in St. Clair Shores house fire

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A runner exercising in the area called for help just after 5 a.m. Oct. 14 after spotting a house on fire in the 23000 block of Recreation Street.

Fire Capt. Gary Proctor The West Bloomfield Fire Department recently attained medical devices that can perform CPR on patients.

Published October 16, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield Fire Dept. implements new safety technology

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Advances in technology often enhance convenience and entertainment.

Published October 6, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Kitchen fire safety highlighted during National Fire Safety Month

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — This year’s Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Open House — originally scheduled for Oct. 4 — was canceled to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

Published October 6, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale begins search for new fire chief

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale will be seeking a new fire chief for its Fire Department now that its current chief has announced his resignation.

Published October 5, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Firefighter again walks across Michigan

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Plenty of events were canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but one local firefighter wanted to walk on.

Police rescue woman from oxygen tank fire

Published October 2, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores police rescue woman from oxygen tank fire

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It’s usually firefighters who rush into a smoking building on fire, but not this time.

Published September 18, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Fire chief announces retirement

STERLING HEIGHTS — Tears and smiles accompanied the Sterling Heights City Council’s congratulations of Fire Chief Chris Martin ahead of his planned Sept. 30 retirement.

Published September 17, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Campaign encourages firefighters to address suicide stigmas, seek help

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and it resonates across all sectors of society — including fire departments across America.