Fire News

Published October 15, 2018

Chesterfield fire station reopens with new gadgets, same heart

BIRMINGHAM — When Birmingham’s second fire station, on West Maple Road, reopened last week after extensive renovations, firefighters returned to an impressive 11,000-square-foot building with plenty of high-tech upgrades.

Published October 9, 2018

Rochester Post

Oakland Township Fire Department upgrades approved

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The township’s Fire Department will soon see new Jaws of Life-style equipment, pressure hoses, a carport and more.

Published October 9, 2018

Troy Times

Firefighters memorial picks up steam in Troy

TROY — For a number of years, Troy Fire Chief Dave Roberts and others have wanted to honor deceased firefighters.

Paramedics who arrive in this one-person unit following a call for emergency medical services may now begin advanced life support measures immediately, rather than waiting for a second transport unit to arrive.

Published October 9, 2018

Troy Times

New rules should shorten EMS response time in Troy

TROY — In the past, paramedics on one-person units responding to calls that required advanced life support were required to wait for the two-person transport unit to arrive before advanced lifesaving measures could be started, including administering IVs, insulin and other medication, or performing electro cardiac shock.

Published October 9, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak firefighters save dog from house fire

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak firefighters rescued a dog from a smoky upstairs bedroom and extinguished a blaze at a home in the 700 block of East Third Street during the morning Oct. 9.

Published October 9, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

New ambulance provider approved in Grosse Pointe City

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A year after starting to use a new ambulance service provider, Grosse Pointe City has a formal contract with the company.

Published October 8, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville authorities investigate house fire; 1 dead, 1 hospitalized

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Fire Department responded to a house fire at approximately 8:30 a.m. Oct. 6 in the 28200 block of Maple Street, which is north of Martin Road and west of Gratiot Avenue.

Published October 8, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham, Bloomfield to host family-friendly open houses

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — It’s that time of year when we fire up the furnace for the first time in months, build cozy bonfires in the backyard and light candles inside spooky pumpkins.

Published October 8, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township Fire Department to open its doors to the public this Saturday

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Fire Department’s Station No. 1, 6345 23 Mile Road, will be observing National Fire Prevention Week with its annual fire station open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Published October 3, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Teen is sole survivor after deadly house fire in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — The community is mourning following a deadly house fire that took place around 7 a.m. Sept. 29 on Nevada Avenue near Toepfer Drive.

Published October 2, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Clawson Fire Department to hold annual open house

CLAWSON — The Clawson Fire Department will cap off Fire Prevention Week Oct. 7-13 with its annual open house from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14.

Published October 2, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores to share fire safety tips at open house

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — To commemorate Fire Prevention Week, the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department is again holding an open house for families from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 14.

Published October 2, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Department of Public Safety open house Oct. 7

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The community is invited to the annual Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety’s open house from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 7.

Published October 1, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores fire open house to return Oct. 7

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores Central Fire Station will be open for visitors for the Fire Department’s annual open house Oct. 7.

Published October 1, 2018

Madison - Park News

MHFD to hire two new firefighter-paramedics with grant

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights is about to become safer thanks to the aptly named SAFER grant. The SAFER grant, which stands for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, is a federal grant from the U.S.Read More

Published October 1, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Fire hydrant replacements to temporarily affect water pressure

BEVERLY HILLS — Nineteen aging fire hydrants will be replaced by the end of the year, according to village officials.

Published September 26, 2018

Madison - Park News

Community invited to open house at MH Fire Station No. 2

MADISON HEIGHTS — For the first time in the Fire Department’s history, Station No. 2 will hold an open house, and all are invited to come meet the firefighters who serve there. The open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.Read More

Published September 25, 2018

Rochester Post

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.