Fire News

First responders, including EMS personnel, police officers, doctors and dispatchers, gathered at St. Clair Shores Central Fire Station March 14 to meet James Lombardo, who passed out while driving in December because of a cardiac event.

Published March 22, 2019

Man has opportunity to thank first responders who saved his life

ST. CLAIR SHORES — James Lombardo was traveling down Jefferson Avenue, near 12 Mile Road, on Dec. 28 when he remembers feeling not quite right.

Published March 15, 2019

Madison - Park News

Forum to discuss the choices and consequences that youths face

MADISON HEIGHTS — Teens and tweens are a work in progress, trying to find themselves and making mistakes along the way. But those mistakes sometimes carry major repercussions.

An upcoming panel discussion will examine the pressures that they face, and what’s at stake. The event, titled “Real Life Choices — Dangerous Consequences for Parents, Teens & Tweens,” is scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Madison Heights Fire Department’s training room, located at 31313 Brush St. in Madison Heights.

Published March 13, 2019

Warren Weekly

No injuries reported in pair of Warren residential fires

WARREN — Dennis Waldrop sat in the midday sun talking to neighbors, smoking a cigarette down to the filter and drinking Mountain Dew. He was more upbeat than you’d expect for a man who just lost everything.

Published March 12, 2019

Troy Times

Troy police disciplined for accessing snacks at fire station

TROY — Troy police entry into a locked walk-in food pantry at Troy Fire Station 4 in January sparked an internal Police Department investigation.

Published March 8, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe firefighters awarded Medal of Valor

EASTPOINTE — The Macomb County Fire Chiefs Association honored three Eastpointe firefighters March 1 with the Medal of Valor for their role in responding to a deadly house fire last September.

Published March 8, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Fire chief retires after 10 years

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Harrison Township Supervisor Ken Verkest anticipates that upcoming formal discussions with members of the firefighters union will mean they can finally begin their search for a new fire chief.

Published March 7, 2019

Rochester Post

Fire Department purchases new ambulance, drone

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — A brand-new advanced life support ambulance with a complex computer system is ready to serve township residents.

Members of the Oakway Mutual Aid group try on Level A hazmat suits Feb. 27 during training at the Southfield Fire Department, 24477 Lahser Road.

Published March 6, 2019

Southfield Sun

Fire Department hosts hazmat training for Oakway Mutual Aid

SOUTHFIELD — Members of the Southfield Fire Department, along with their partners in the Oakway Mutual Aid group — made up of fire departments in Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Waterford and West Bloomfield — are in the midst of a two-week hazmat training operation.

Published March 4, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores restaurant closed temporarily after small fire

A local pub is closed for a short time due to a small fire in the kitchen, according to St. Clair Shores Fire Department officials.

Published March 1, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak firefighters extinguish blaze, save cat at apartment complex

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 7:17 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, the Royal Oak Fire Department responded to a fire reported by a resident at an apartment complex located at 3330 Greenfield Road, just south of 13 Mile Road.

Published February 26, 2019

Troy Times

Troy firefighters put safety on ice

Troy firefighters from all six of the city’s fire stations, a total of 25 firefighters, completed ice rescue technician training the weekend of Feb. 16–17 at Sylvan Glen Lake.

The exact cause of the fire on Dale Avenue early Feb. 24 remained under investigation but it was not viewed as suspicious.

Published February 26, 2019

Warren Weekly

Firefighters battle blaze in Center Line

CENTER LINE — A family of four escaped injury while a firefighter was reportedly hurt when he slipped and fell while battling a fire at a home on Dale Avenue, east of Van Dyke Avenue, in Center Line early Feb. 24.

Published February 25, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Fire dept. volunteers to support Children’s Hospital of Michigan

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/TROY/DETROIT — Two organizations came together in the spirit of supporting families with children in the hospital.

Published February 25, 2019

Farmington Press

Farmington officer saves woman in house fire

FARMINGTON — A Farmington Public Safety officer helped save a woman from her smoke-filled duplex in the area of Grand River Avenue and Cass Street at around 2:15 p.m. Feb. 15, according to a police report.

Published February 25, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe City Council decides on 2019 CDBG distributions

EASTPOINTE — At its Feb. 19 meeting, the Eastpointe City Council selected how the city will distribute its federal Community Development Block Grant funds for 2019.

The Mount Clemens Fire Department is giving away free smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to community members in need. Since the program started on Jan. 28, just over 15 gift bags have been given away. Pictured from left, firefighter Anthony Kirkum, administrative assistant Ann Wyszczelski, and Lt. Nick Candela hold some of the bags that contain one or both detectors, batteries, as well as informational materials and fun stuff for the kids.

Published February 21, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens firefighters giving away free smoke alarms, CO detectors

MOUNT CLEMENS — Thanks to several local sponsors and supporters, Mount Clemens Fire Department Local 838 is giving away free smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to the community it serves.

Published February 19, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester Fire Department changes to cut response times in half

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Fire Department is making some big changes in 2019. For the first time in the department’s history, the city’s firefighters are now city employees.

Published February 12, 2019

Troy Times

Heat cord sparks hotel attic fire in Troy

TROY — Improperly installed heat tape applied to keep pipes from freezing ignited insulation in an attic at Homewood Suites, 1495 Equity Drive, near Maple and Crooks roads, just before 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8.

No injuries to occupants or first responders were reported after a morning fire on Ritter Street Feb. 11. Investigators said the fire was accidental.

Published February 12, 2019

Warren Weekly

Fire damages home on Ritter in Center Line

CENTER LINE — Investigators believe a residential fire that apparently started in the basement of a home on Ritter Street, near 10 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue, on Feb. 11 was most likely caused by discarded smoking materials.

Mark Van Baak, of Troy, was sworn in as a firefighter with the St. Clair Shores Fire Department Feb. 7. His father, Mark Van Baak, right, pins on his badge.

Published February 8, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores Fire Department to purchase new air packs, swears in final firefighter

ST. CLAIR SHORES — New air packs and a new firefighter are making their way to the St. Clair Shores Fire Department, which is now fully staffed with the hiring of Mark Van Baak, of Troy, according to Fire Chief James Piper.