Fire News

Published June 5, 2019

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.

Published April 23, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Fire departments distributing and installing smoke detectors

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE/ST. CLAIR SHORES — Several fire departments across Michigan are offering their residents the opportunity to receive up to six smoke detectors and get them installed in their homes by trained firefighters.

Published April 23, 2019

Madison - Park News

Firefighters put out blaze in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — A recent structure fire has officials in Hazel Park reminding residents that batteries should only be used as directed.

Published April 22, 2019

C&G Newspapers

State funds pay for firefighters to install smoke detectors

Published April 22, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Donors help SCS Fire Department purchase lifesaving equipment

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Thanks to a local civic group and a local business, the Fire Department has received some “wish list” items.

Published April 22, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Barn destroyed, house remains after fire

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — A historical barn on the grounds of the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House is no more after an afternoon fire broke out two weeks ago, but luckily no one was hurt, according to public safety officers.

Published April 22, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby parks department to purchase old fire station

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township has decided that selling its decommissioned Fire Station No. 4 to one of its other departments is the best option at this time.

Published April 18, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Firefighters battle structure fires, urge importance of detectors

MOUNT CLEMENS — Local fire departments responded to two large structure fires the weekend of April 13-14. And while there were no fatalities, fire officials are using the incidents to remind residents of the importance of working smoke detectors in the home.

Published April 15, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township firefighters donate $32,600 to Great Lakes Burn Camp

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township Firefighters Local 1338 recently made a big donation to help young children who have faced a tragic event from a fire. Local 1338 made a donation of $32,600 to Great Lakes Burn Camp during the Shleby Township Board of Trustees meeting April 2.

Four dogs and at least one cat died as the result of a house fire on Toepfer Road between Federal Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard April 11.

Published April 11, 2019

Warren Weekly

Four dogs, cat perish in Warren house fire

WARREN — Despite what was by all accounts an incredible team effort by Warren’s first responders, four dogs and at least one cat were overcome by smoke and perished in a residential fire April 11.