Fire News

Published January 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New St. Clair Shores fire chief has experience in Saudi Arabia

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The city’s newest fire chief came from around the world to serve in St. Clair Shores.

Published January 23, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Fire departments see call volumes increase in 2017

The Eastpointe and Roseville fire departments have both had increases in their yearly numbers and spoke with the Eastsider to explain their 2017 calls-for-service numbers.

Published January 22, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Two firefighters injured in slippery conditions

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Fire Department responded to a call of a fire in a residence the morning of Jan. 15.

Published January 18, 2018

Troy Times

Fire displaces residents from Troy apartment

TROY — Firefighters contained a fire in the Three Oaks Apartments, on Three Oaks Boulevard, near Wattles Road and Interstate 75, to the apartment where it started just before 2:30 p.m. Jan. 17.

Published January 17, 2018

Rochester Post

Volunteer firefighters on the decline in Rochester

The Rochester Fire Department, like many volunteer fire departments across the nation, is struggling to attract volunteer firefighters.

Published January 16, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township Fire Dept. to consolidate dispatch with county

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Fire Department is expected to consolidate its dispatch service this March with the Macomb County Communications and Technology Center, or COMTEC.

Published January 12, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe Fire Department promotes three firefighters

Promotions took place at the Eastpointe Fire Department at 10 a.m. Jan. 11, as three members of the department were promoted to sergeant, lieutenant and battalion chief rankings.

Published January 12, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Firefighters douse blaze at auto business

The Sterling Heights Fire Department moved as quickly as it could to put out a fire at an automotive parts supplier Jan. 8, and it received help from neighboring agencies to complete the job, said officials.

Published January 9, 2018

Troy Times

Fire displaces families from Troy apartments

TROY — A fire inside a wall on the second floor of a unit at the Somerset Park Apartments, on Golfview Drive, near Maple Road and Coolidge Highway, ignited just before 1 p.m. Dec. 27.

Published January 4, 2018

Madison - Park News

Holiday fire burns down two-car garage

A detached two-car garage went down in flames the day before Christmas Eve, with investigators saying a portable heater may be to blame.

Published December 27, 2017

Troy Times

Troy Firefighters rescue cold kitty from tree

TROY — Firefighters put aside their planned training session the evening of Dec. 26 to help a cat stuck in a tree in the frigid temperatures.

Published December 27, 2017

Woodward Talk

Fire at Sam’s Ferndale Grill does at least $60,000 in damage

A fire at Sam’s Ferndale Grill likely caused between $60,000 and $100,000 in damage, according to the city’s fire marshal.

Published December 19, 2017

Rochester Post

Officials: Don’t let a fire ruin your holiday

ROCHESTER — ’Tis the season to be merry — that is, unless a fire turns your happy holiday into a hazardous one.

Published December 19, 2017

Grosse Pointe Times

Officers can breathe easier following equipment purchase vote

The Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department is about to get some new safety equipment for its officers.

Published December 18, 2017

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Firefighters help local kids during Shop with a Hero event

During the past six years, local children and their families have benefited from the Shop with a Hero program. Combining firefighters and paramedics from Clinton and Harrison townships, the cause brings holiday joy to those who otherwise might not have a joyful Christmas.

Published December 12, 2017

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Wiseguys Bar & Grill destroyed in weekend fire

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Owners of a popular bar and restaurant in Clinton Township are picking up the pieces after a fire destroyed their establishment.

Published December 8, 2017

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores Fire Department to get new power load stretchers

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Fire Department stretchers are inspected twice per year, interim Fire Chief Ryan Koepp said, but two of them unexpectedly failed inspection in November, leaving the department looking for replacements quickly.

Published December 8, 2017

West Bloomfield Beacon

2018 budget includes new fire station

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Township officials say the 2018 township budget — presented in a public hearing at a Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 4 — is the result of years of good planning and careful spending.

Published December 8, 2017

Troy Times

Fire that likely started from ashes displaces Troy family from home

TROY — A family is unable to return to their home on London Court, near Wattles and John R roads, after a blaze swept through the garage of the two-story home just after 1:15 p.m. Dec. 7.