Fire News

Published July 9, 2019

Roseville increases safety, receives improved ISO rating

ROSEVILLE — After an assessment by the Insurance Services Office, the city of Roseville’s rating by the organization has improved from a four to a two due to recent steps to make the city a safer place to live.

Published July 3, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

18-year-old woman dies in Sterling house fire

STERLING HEIGHTS — A July 3 house fire reportedly resulted in the death of an 18-year-old woman and critical burn injuries to a man and a woman in their 20s, according to a Sterling Heights Fire Department press release.

Macomb Township Fire Chief Robert Phillips said the best fireworks advice he can give is to leave fireworks to the professionals. Once a firework is lit, he said to treat it as if it could explode at any time.

Published June 28, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township officials offer reminders on fireworks safety

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Summertime and fireworks go hand-in-hand, and with the Fourth of July upon us, it’s time for a review of fireworks safety.

Published June 26, 2019

Royal Oak Review

No injuries reported in Clawson house fire

CLAWSON — At approximately 5:15 p.m. Monday, June 24, Clawson fire and police responded to a large house fire at a home near 14 Mile Road and Main Street.

Published June 26, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Lifeguards train with firefighters

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Grosse Pointe Woods lifeguard team held its annual in-service training with the St. Clair Shore Fire Department June 21 at the Lake Front Park pool, located on Jefferson Avenue.

The Board of Trustees approved a request June 12 for a three-year contract between the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office and the Macomb Township Fire Department for fire dispatching services.

Published June 25, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb board approves contract for fire dispatching services

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township could enter into a contract with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office for fire dispatching services.

On June 13, Macomb Township firefighter Joe Warne, seen here preparing for his 140-mile walk to Grand Rapids to raise money for firefighters with cancer, received a call from Mike Boila, Bob Seger’s publishing director, with the news that Seger and Chevy Trucks are matching $13,680 that was raised for the Neighbors United firefighters with cancer walk.

Published June 24, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Bob Seger, Chevy Trucks match funds for Neighbors United

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As if completing a 140-mile walk in firefighter gear wasn’t enough, Joe Warne received more good news June 13.

Published June 11, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township Firefighter walks 140 miles for cancer-fighting funds

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Joe Warne doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk — a rather long walk.

Published June 7, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Suspect charged for allegedly starting multiple fires in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — On June 7, 44th District Court Magistrate Donald Chisolm arraigned 33-year-old Thomas Elliott Manes, formerly of Royal Oak, on 14 felonious charges related to suspicious fires in the northeastern section of the city dating back to 2015.

Published June 7, 2019

Madison - Park News

Vehicle fire extinguished at Madison Heights gas station

MADISON HEIGHTS — An SUV that went up in flames at a gas station in Madison Heights could have led to catastrophe, had it not been for the quick thinking of the gas station’s clerk.

Published June 5, 2019

Rochester Post

Strategic plan to help guide Rochester Hills Fire Department through 2029

ROCHESTER HILLS — The population in Rochester Hills is expected to grow over the next 10 years, which officials say will only increase the city’s emergency call volume. Rochester Hills Fire Chief Sean Canto said one of the priorities of the Fire Department is maintaining its current level of service — which includes a six-minute response time — with an increasing and continually aging population.

Published May 31, 2019

Madison - Park News

Vehicle fire extinguished at Madison Heights gas station

MADISON HEIGHTS — An SUV that went up in flames at a gas station in Madison Heights could have led to catastrophe, had it not been for the quick thinking of the gas station’s clerk.

Troy Fire Department Lt. Patrick Durham, selected as the Troy Firefighter of the Year, serves at Station 4, where he was part of a team that helped with the construction plans for the new station.

Published May 29, 2019

Troy Times

Troy Firefighter of the Year brings mechanical know-how to FD

TROY — Troy Fire Station 4’s Lt. Patrick Durham was chosen by his peers as the 2019 Troy Firefighter of the Year.

Published May 28, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Township man dies in apartment fire

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old man is dead after an apartment fire at the Beechwood Townhomes in Harrison Township on May 26.

Published May 21, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Eastpointe and Roseville firefighters take part in smoke detector ‘blitz’

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Local firefighters rolled out this May on a mission to install free smoke detectors in homes in communities across Michigan.

Published May 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Fire claims Yorkshire Road home in Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A three-story home that neighbors and workers said has stood tall on Yorkshire Road for more than 100 years will now likely have to come down after fire tore through the third floor the afternoon of May 16.

Published May 13, 2019

Warren Weekly

Apartment fire remains under review

WARREN — A fire that reportedly caused $250,000 in structural damage to an apartment building near Frazho and Ryan roads May 5 officially remained under investigation after four days, but investigators pointed to an electrical issue as the most likely cause.

Caution tape and plywood block off a unit April 29 at the Sutton Place Apartments, 23275 Riverside Drive, after a fire destroyed two units.

Published May 1, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield apartment complex blaze under investigation

SOUTHFIELD — Firefighters from several local departments were called to battle a late-night fire April 27.

Published May 1, 2019

Rochester Post

Fire Department pilots new tech for drivers to avoid emergency vehicles with Waze app

ROCHESTER HILLS — Danger lurks around every corner for emergency responders. They aren’t fazed when charging into a dilapidated building engulfed in flames or assisting patients with severe trauma and infectious diseases, but when responding to a call on the roadway, firefighters know never to turn their backs on the deadliest threat they encounter — traffic.

Published April 30, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale fire chief retires, city to post job for replacement

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Fire Department is in a transitional period right now, as the city will soon need to hire a new fire chief. In early April, former Chief Kevin Sullivan officially submitted his letter of retirement to the city after nine years as head of the Fire Department and more than 30 years of service.