Fire News

Published November 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Woods considers purchase of new firetruck

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — City officials in Grosse Pointe Woods are considering the purchase of a new firetruck. At the city’s Committee of the Whole meeting Oct. 22, Public Safety Director John Kosanke presented information to the City Council about the need for a new ladder truck.

Published November 14, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights council buys sixth ambulance as backup

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sometimes when you have a backup, you still need another backup. That’s what Sterling Heights City Council members concluded when they unanimously voted at their Nov. 7 meeting to buy a sixth ambulance.

Published November 12, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Donation of lifesaving device continues to draw accolades

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It’s been more than three months since Clinton Township resident Carol Barker stood in front of the Clinton Township Board of Trustees and surprised them all with an envelope containing a $16,000 check.

Published November 6, 2018

Rochester Post

FEMA grant to help keep Rochester firefighters healthy

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Fire Department was recently awarded a $24,769 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grants program.

Published October 29, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Firefighters believe condo fire started in chimney

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, the Royal Oak Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at a condominium located at 115 N. Georgetown Square.

Published October 26, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Elected officials learn about first-responder duties

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Fire Department and the Oakway Fire Department Mutual Aid Group turned elected officials into firefighters for a day.

Published October 24, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Stan Safety gets magical to teach kids about fire safety

ROSEVILLE — Recently, several Steenland Elementary students learned all about fire safety through a magical demonstration from the one and only Stan Safety the Magical Fireman. Stan Safety the Magical Fireman, known as William Schneider to his friends, stopped by Steenland Elementary Oct.Read More

Published October 23, 2018

Southfield Sun

Local, state fire officials meet to discuss PFAS firefighting foam

SOUTHFIELD — Officials from the local and state levels met recently to discuss Michigan’s plan of action against a dangerous chemical that is contaminating drinking water.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Southfield Sun

Fires on the rise in Lathrup

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Fire Chief Johnny Menifee recently provided an update on the services the Southfield Fire Department offers to Lathrup Village. Menifee gave a presentation before the Lathrup Village City Council at a Sept. 24 meeting, providing statistics and safety tips.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Cities to jointly purchase air bottle fill station

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Along with new, longer-lasting air bottles for their self-contained breathing apparatuses, the cities of Grosse Pointe Farms, Shores and Woods are now also getting a new refilling station for those bottles.

Published October 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms approves ambulance contract with Medstar

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Like their neighbors in Grosse Pointe City, the Grosse Pointe Farms City Council has retroactively approved a three-year contract with Medstar Ambulance for emergency medical services.

Published October 16, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Fire Department distributes annual awards

ROYAL OAK — During the Oct. 8 Royal Oak City Commission meeting, Fire Chief David Cummins honored members of the department with five meritorious service awards and six lifesaving awards.

Published October 16, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Authorities offer reward in Roseville parole office arson

ROSEVILLE — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, in conjunction with the Roseville Fire Department, has announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information about an arson in Macomb County.Read More

Published October 15, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Roof fire at unoccupied building in Clinton Township causes smoke seen miles away

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — All the Clinton Township Fire Department had to do was follow the smoke.

Published October 15, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

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.