Fire News

Published October 8, 2018

Birmingham, Bloomfield to host family-friendly open houses

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — It’s that time of year when we fire up the furnace for the first time in months, build cozy bonfires in the backyard and light candles inside spooky pumpkins.

Published October 8, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township Fire Department to open its doors to the public this Saturday

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Fire Department’s Station No. 1, 6345 23 Mile Road, will be observing National Fire Prevention Week with its annual fire station open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Published October 3, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Teen is sole survivor after deadly house fire in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — The community is mourning following a deadly house fire that took place around 7 a.m. Sept. 29 on Nevada Avenue near Toepfer Drive.

Published October 2, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Clawson Fire Department to hold annual open house

CLAWSON — The Clawson Fire Department will cap off Fire Prevention Week Oct. 7-13 with its annual open house from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14.

Published October 2, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores to share fire safety tips at open house

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — To commemorate Fire Prevention Week, the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department is again holding an open house for families from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 14.

Published October 2, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Department of Public Safety open house Oct. 7

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The community is invited to the annual Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety’s open house from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 7.

Published October 1, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores fire open house to return Oct. 7

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores Central Fire Station will be open for visitors for the Fire Department’s annual open house Oct. 7.

Published October 1, 2018

Madison - Park News

MHFD to hire two new firefighter-paramedics with grant

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights is about to become safer thanks to the aptly named SAFER grant. The SAFER grant, which stands for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, is a federal grant from the U.S.Read More

Published October 1, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Fire hydrant replacements to temporarily affect water pressure

BEVERLY HILLS — Nineteen aging fire hydrants will be replaced by the end of the year, according to village officials.

Published September 26, 2018

Madison - Park News

Community invited to open house at MH Fire Station No. 2

MADISON HEIGHTS — For the first time in the Fire Department’s history, Station No. 2 will hold an open house, and all are invited to come meet the firefighters who serve there. The open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.Read More

Published September 25, 2018

Rochester Post

Federal grant to add 15 more firefighters in Rochester

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Fire Department will receive a $2.4 million federal grant to hire 15 full-time-equivalent firefighters, slashing emergency response times citywide.

Published September 24, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Winning design revealed for Shelby Township Fire Department open house

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The winning design for the Shelby Township Fire Department’s open house banner contest was revealed Sept. 20 at Shelby Township Fire Department No. 1, located at 6345 23 Mile Road.

Published September 18, 2018

Troy Times

Learn to fireproof your home, meet firefighters at open house in Troy

TROY — Take a look inside the fire station in your neighborhood and meet with volunteer firefighters during the Fire Department open house 1-4 p.m. Oct. 7.

Published September 17, 2018

Warren Weekly

Seven pets perish in two September fires

WARREN — A total of seven pets died as a result of two accidental kitchen fires in Warren homes during the first two weeks of September.

Published September 14, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Council attaches controversial provision to fire grant approval

ROSEVILLE — The vote to accept a grant benefiting the Roseville Fire Department turned contentious with the addition of a controversial provision at the Roseville City Council meeting Sept. 11.Read More

Published September 14, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Witnesses help residents flee house fire

A pair of witnesses played a key role in rescuing two residents from a house fire, according to the Sterling Heights Fire Department. The Fire Department was notified of a fire in the 43000 block of Hartwick Drive, which is located near Schoenherr and 19 Mile roads, at around 10:50 p.m. Sept. 10.Read More

Published September 5, 2018

Southfield Sun

New truck fleet coming to Southfield FD

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield City Council recently approved the purchase of several new vehicles and equipment for the Fire Department. At its Aug.Read More

Faith, the Troy Fire Department fire dog, a border collie, spends time near the water after she retired in 2013.

Published September 4, 2018

Troy Times

Faith the fire dog receives hero’s send-off

TROY — Faith the fire dog, a border collie who retired from her community service in 2013, when she was diagnosed with Addison’s disease and needed to avoid stress, passed away in February 2015 after her kidneys failed at age 15.

Published September 4, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City to get new fire truck

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City’s new Public Safety Department building couldn’t be coming at a better time.

Published August 28, 2018

Farmington Press

Charity cooking competition to feature chief dishes

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Fire Department Chief Jon Unruh wants to heat things up in the annual charity competition Chiefs Cooking for Kids in October.