Fire News

Published December 11, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Man dead after fire at Clinton Township condominium

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A man, 69, died after a fire engulfed his detached Clinton Township condominium.

Published December 10, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Deputy fire marshal answers questions about chargers, extinguishers, more

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — With the cold weather rolling in, it’s time to heat up the house and keep warm. However, heating up the house and turning on those holiday lights can raise the chances of fire hazards.

Published December 7, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores City Council approves new ambulance purchase

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Fire Department will have a new ambulance in its stable of emergency vehicles after recent approval by the City Council.

Published December 3, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Sheriff’s substation expected to be demolished this week in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township Fire Chief Robert Phillips said the project for an upcoming new public safety building has begun.

Published November 30, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores firefighters, citizens honored for efforts to help others

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Reflecting on “how lucky we are to have such a dedicated department,” the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores honored the St. Clair Shores Fire Department with a recognition and appreciation breakfast Nov. 27.

Published November 27, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Two injured in Fraser apartment fire

FRASER — A recent early-morning fire resulted in a pair of injuries and some major damage at a local apartment complex.

Published November 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores firefighter’s family displaced after house fire

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The community at Rodgers Elementary School is pulling together for one of its families whose dog is recovering from smoke inhalation after a recent fire.

A house fire on Memory Lane in Harrison Township Nov. 13 claimed the life of a family’s dog. Fire investigators say they’re close to determining the cause of the blaze.

Published November 20, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Family pet perishes in Harrison Township fire

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The cause of a Nov. 13 house fire that claimed the life of a family’s pet dog remained under investigation last week.

Published November 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

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.