Fire News

Published September 22, 2021

Macomb Township firefighter, Neighbors United, raise nearly $90k

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Each year, more people show up, and there’s more support and more funds raised. All for firefighters battling cancer, and their families.

Firefighter medic Robert Cook helps 2-year-old Luke Griffin, of St. Clair Shores, into firefighting gear during the 2019 St. Clair Shores Fire Department Open House. This year’s event is Oct. 10.

Published September 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores Fire Department open house returns Oct. 10

ST. CLAIR SHORES — What’s the best way to safely get out of a burning building? How do firefighters rescue occupants trapped in vehicles? How much does a firefighter’s equipment weigh?

Published September 20, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Fire officials are asking residents to brush up on fire safety after three people died from fire-related incidents this month.

Published September 10, 2021

Novi Note

Community survey results to help guide Novi Fire Department’s strategic plan

NOVI — Survey data and community commentary gathered from residents and local businesses by the city this past August will be used to help the Novi Fire Department update its strategic plan and progress in its application to become an accredited department.

Published September 10, 2021

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Figures presented to board on Clinton Township emergency incidents

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — By the end of this year, Clinton Township will vote on whether or not to renew a dispatch contract with Macomb County.

Eastpointe Deputy Fire Chief Nick Sage said the LUCAS 3 mechanical chest compression devices, from Stryker Corp., were purchased for $16,000 each.

Published September 9, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe paramedics get 2 sets of helping hands

EASTPOINTE — Any paramedic will tell you that performing CPR properly in a lifesaving situation is no easy task. The Eastpointe Fire Department recently took delivery of two devices created to assist paramedics with the procedure at the scene of an emergency, or on the way to the hospital.

On Sept. 9, Macomb Township Firefighter Joe Warne will embark on a 140-mile walk known as the Walk for the Red. This is the third time Warne is taking a special walk to benefit firefighters with cancer.

Published September 8, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Firefighter fundraiser walk across state starts soon

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Joe Warne once again will take his passion for helping firefighters across the state.

20 years later, officers remember their role in the Sept. 11 terror attacks

Published September 3, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

20 years later, officers remember their role in the Sept. 11 terror attacks

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/FRANKLIN — Hung on a concrete wall in the Bloomfield Hills Public Safety station is a large, framed gallery of photos from Sept. 11, 2001.

Published September 3, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Mural begins to take shape on Utica Fire Department

UTICA — Another interesting work of art has made Utica its home this past month, adding more beauty to the town.

Published August 30, 2021

Novi Note

Boy, 7, hospitalized after nearly drowning

CPR given by a father helped his 7-year-old boy after he was found unresponsive in a pond in the 5000 block of Nine Mile Road during the afternoon Aug. 26.

Springfield Township Supervisor Laura Moreau shakes the hand of Sheldon Yellen, CEO of BELFOR.

Published August 27, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Local first responders honored during Heroes Night at Jimmy John’s Field

MACOMB COUNTY — Belfor, a disaster restoration company, honored first responders during Heroes Night at the United Shore Professional Baseball game Aug. 5 at Jimmy John’s Field in Utica.

Published August 26, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Wires spark fires in St. Clair Shores during storms

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Two significant storms wreaked havoc in St. Clair Shores Aug. 9 and 11, leading to fires that burned a truck and a detached garage.

Published August 22, 2021

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights, Hazel Park receive fire grants through FEMA

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Both the Madison Heights Fire Department and the Hazel Park Fire Department were recently approved for federal grants that will help fund items improving the health and safety of their personnel.

Published August 10, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Firefighters extinguish blaze in Royal Oak basement

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 10:04 p.m. Aug. 9, Royal Oak firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the basement of a home in the 600 block of St. Charles Court, near Main Street and 11 Mile Road.

Published August 10, 2021

Rochester Post

House fire turns fatal for 70-year-old woman, 3 dogs

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 70-year-old woman from Rochester Hills died following an early morning fire at a mobile home park Aug. 9.

Firefighters responded to a fire at a home in the 300 block of North Kenwood Avenue, near 11 Mile and North Campbell roads, July 29.

Published July 30, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak firefighters respond to early stage house fire

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 11:30 a.m. July 29, Royal Oak firefighters responded to a report of smoke in the attic of a house in the 300 block of North Kenwood Avenue, near 11 Mile and North Campbell roads.

Troy Fire Department firefighters work to extinguish a July 14 fire from the ground and the air at the Big Boy restaurant at 200 W. Maple Road. The restaurant has been temporarily closed.

Published July 20, 2021

Troy Times

Roof fire temporarily closes Big Boy restaurant

A fire on the roof of Big Boy restaurant, 200 W. Maple Road, has left the restaurant temporarily closed. Restaurant owner Gerry Vento said it could be up to 60 days before his business is able to reopen. Firefighters were dispatched to the restaurant after 6 p.m.

Published July 13, 2021

Troy Times

Garage with 5 cars inside substantially damaged in fire in Troy

TROY — Residents living on the 500 block of South Boulevard, near Montclair Drive, were awoken early July 1 to find the detached garage that sits behind their home, housing five vehicles and a large number of combustible materials, in flames.

Published July 13, 2021

Troy Times

Fuel tanker catches fire, closes down I-75

TROY — A large black cloud of smoke and flames billowed into the sky around 1:15 p.m. July 12 after a fuel tanker carrying 14,000 gallons of fuel crashed into the center median of northbound Interstate 75 Highway.

The Eastpointe City Council voted 4-1 at its regular meeting July 6 to approve ordinance changes that would require all fireworks sales in the city to take place in a brick and mortar building.

Published July 10, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe City Council OKs measure moving fireworks sales indoors

EASTPOINTE — At its regular meeting July 6, the Eastpointe City Council voted 4-1 to approve two measures to restrict fireworks sales to brick and mortar locations.