Fire News

Published July 17, 2018

Citizens invited to walk in firefighters’ boots

ROCHESTER — The public will get a chance to learn exactly what it’s like to be a firefighter this fall. The Rochester Fire Department is inviting the community to participate in its inaugural Citizens Fire Academy, which starts Sept. 6.

Electrical devices plugged into a surge protector that was plugged into another unit is thought to have been the cause of a July 5 fire on Crowley Street.

Published July 13, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Aging surge protectors, smoking materials spark fires

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores firefighters responded to three residential fires June 29, July 4 and July 5.

Published July 13, 2018

Madison - Park News

Fire breaks out at Col’s Family Restaurant

MADISON HEIGHTS — Col’s Family Restaurant, located at 29022 Stephenson Highway in Madison Heights, went up in flames July 10. The incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. The Madison Heights Fire Department was at the scene within three to four minutes.Read More

Published July 10, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Misuse of surge protectors, smoking materials spark fires in St. Clair Shores

St. Clair Shores firefighters responded to three residential fires June 29, July 4 and 5.

Published July 5, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Spent fireworks spark house fire in West Bloomfield

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Fire officials said improperly disposed of fireworks caused a house fire in West Bloomfield July 5.

Published July 2, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Inaugural ‘Battle of the Badges’ is a win-win

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — No matter whether you support the firefighters or the police officers, everyone wins at the end of this game.

No injuries were reported after a fire at an apparently vacant home on Orchard Avenue, near Toepfer Road and MacArthur Boulevard.

Published June 29, 2018

Warren Weekly

No injuries reported after Warren house catches fire

WARREN — The cause of a house fire in the 8400 block of Orchard Avenue remained under investigation June 26, a day after firefighters were sent there to battle a fire that apparently started in a living room and burned a couch and a wall.

Published June 28, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield awards fire station contract after holdups

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously June 25 to award a contract for the construction of the new Fire Station 3 after work at the site was halted as two partner companies parted ways.

Published June 26, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Candle starts kitchen fire in St. Clair Shores

A fire can start in an instant, as a resident was reminded the afternoon of June 25.

Published June 25, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township firefighters recognized for work in standoff situation

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Four members of the Shelby Township Fire Department were recognized for their work during a tense and critical situation involving a man’s standoff with police that took place in April.

A woman knocked on the door of this burning home on Wolverine Drive the morning of June 15 to alert the residents to the blaze.

Published June 19, 2018

Troy Times

Woman alerts neighbors to home fire in Troy

TROY — A family on Wolverine Drive, near Wattles and Dequindre roads, safely evacuated from their burning home just after 5 a.m. June 15 after a neighbor saw a glow from her window and decided to investigate.

Published June 18, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Utica police and firefighters recognized with lifesaving award

UTICA — Six members of the Utica Fire and Police departments were recognized with a lifesaving award during a ceremony June 15 at the Macomb County EMS Medical Control Authority Office, 19176 Hall Road, Suite 120, in Clinton Township.

Published June 18, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Blaze breaks out at home on Washington Avenue

ROYAL OAK — On the evening of Sunday, June 17, Royal Oak firefighters responded to a house fire on North Washington Ave., north of West 11 Mile Road.

Published June 15, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville repeals ordinance to create a Department of Public Safety

EASTPOINTE — The Roseville City Council voted 7-0 during its June 12 meeting to repeal the city’s ordinance, which had been approved two weeks earlier, to create a Department of Public Safety after an outpouring of comments and concerns from the Roseville Fire Department, firefighters&rsRead More

Published June 15, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield Fire Department breaks ground on new fire station

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Fire Department broke ground on the new Fire Station 3 May 31.

Published June 12, 2018

Rochester Post

New lockbox program to help seniors in times of emergency

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Fire Department is rolling out a new program involving the installation of a device that allows first responders to gain quick access to a property in times of emergency.

Damage for this fire that investigators believe started in the attached garage of a home on Prosper Drive are expected to exceed $100,000.

Published June 12, 2018

Troy Times

Garage fire engulfs two-story Troy home

TROY — A Troy family is homeless after the smoke and flames of a fire that started in the attached garage of a home on Prosper Drive, near Crooks and Long Lake roads, spread to the rest of the house just before 5 p.m. June 10.

Published June 11, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Fire inspections focus on prevention, education

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Whether it be a restaurant, a business or a home, all structures go through a process of inspection to make sure they’re safe for people to use.

Published June 8, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores Fire Department receives ‘Mission: Lifeline’ award

ST. CLAIR SHORES — For the second year in a row, the St. Clair Shores Fire Department has been honored by the American Heart Association for its lifesaving skills.

Published June 8, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Ducklings rescued by St. Clair Shores firefighters

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Duck, duck, duck ... safe! St. Clair Shores firefighters have rescued at least 19 ducklings from storm sewers so far this year, responding to calls on Socia Street and the area of 10 Mile Road and Jefferson Avenue May 29 and June 2.