Fire News

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.

Published February 8, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores Fire Department fights multiple fires during cold spell

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Wicked cold weather has had the St. Clair Shores Fire Department busy fighting fires tied to faulty electrical wiring, combustibles stored too close to a hot water heater, and a malfunctioning dryer.

Published February 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Lakes safety officials discuss ice activity, advise caution

OAKLAND COUNTY — West Bloomfield Fire Marshal Byron Turnquist wants you to have fun on the ice, but there are parameters, he said.

Published January 31, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Firefighters extinguish blaze in unoccupied Clawson home

CLAWSON — At approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, a Clawson police officer on patrol noticed smoke coming from a home on 14 Mile Road, west of Rochester Road, across the street from Guardian Angels Catholic Church.

Published January 30, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Schools, firefighters, city workers deal with snow, cold in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After taking a month off, winter is hitting Michigan with a vengeance, closing schools, causing snow emergencies and leading to residents huddling at home to stay warm.

Caution tape blocks a door to the Atrium Apartments, which caught fire last week.

Published January 30, 2019

Southfield Sun

Apartment blaze displaces residents

SOUTHFIELD — Residents of a local apartment complex are utilizing emergency response services after a recent fire displaced them from their homes.

Published January 29, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville Fire Department recognizes first responders and lifesaving civilians

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Fire Department recognized several individuals at the Roseville City Council meeting Jan. 22 for making both the department and the community a better place.

Published January 25, 2019

Madison - Park News

MHFD reminds residents to be smart about fire safety this winter

MADISON HEIGHTS — When the thermometer goes down, fire-related incidents go up. Half of all home heating fires occur during the months of December, January and February, according to the Madison Heights Fire Department.

Published January 24, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville firefighters put out fire on Waldorf Street

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Fire Department responded to a house fire on Waldorf Street near Marquette Street in Roseville that occurred at approximately 4 a.m. Jan 21.

Published January 23, 2019

Warren Weekly

Fire extinguished at Warren marijuana grow operation

WARREN — Emergency crews dispatched to a commercial structure on 10 Mile Road, west of Mound Road, Jan. 23 extinguished a small fire in a room adjacent to a space where they found dozens of marijuana plants growing.

The December Macomb Township Fire Department report states there were 5,205 emergency incidents in 2018 — a 2-percent increase from 2017.

Published January 16, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township Fire Department response time dropped, emergency incidents increased in 2018

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Township Fire Department report, given to the Board of Trustees Jan. 9, states there were 5,205 emergency incidents in 2018. That’s a 2-percent increase from 2017.

Published January 14, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Police, fire to head to the ice for outreach

STERLING HEIGHTS — Safety and slippery conditions normally don’t go together, but the two will be in harmony when the Sterling Heights Police and Fire departments host a new winter outreach event in February. The city of Sterling Heights will hold its first Sterling Winter Skate Feb. 9 at Dodge Park’s farmers market pavilion and ice rink.

Published January 14, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Man electrocuted creating wood artwork in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A man died after reportedly being electrocuted while creating artwork using electricity and wood.

Published January 11, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Equipment approved for newest ambulance in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Requests to outfit a new ambulance approved in December led to inquiries from City Council members as to why they weren’t notified earlier of single-source purchases.

Published January 8, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Woods City Council approves new firetruck purchase

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — By this time next year — and as long as everything remains on schedule — the Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety will have a new ladder firetruck.