Fire News

Published March 18, 2020

Fire destroys shed at Troy church during high winds

TROY — Troy firefighters were called to the scene of a shed that caught fire at the Motor City Church at 3668 Livernois Road north of Big Beaver Road, just before 3:45 p.m March 13.

Flames from this chimney fire at a home on Bristol Drive burn through an outside wall.

Published March 11, 2020

Troy Times

Older-style chimneys not properly inspected pose fire hazard, say Troy fire officials

TROY — Fire and insurance investigators determined that the cause of a chimney fire at a home on Bristol Drive, near Wattles and Rochester roads, was debris not detected in a standard chimney inspection.

Fraser Public Safety Interim Director Mike Pettyes makes remarks while flanked by the Fraser Honor Guard outside Fraser City Hall. The city hosted a memorial ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the on-duty death of Fraser firefighter David Sutton.

Published March 11, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser firefighter remembered on 20th anniversary of death

FRASER — If you ask those who were closest to David Sutton, they will tell you it feels like they just saw him yesterday.

Sterling Heights officials are remembering Fire Lt. Lorne Farrell, who died in March.

Published March 6, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights fire lieutenant suddenly collapses, dies in Florida

STERLING HEIGHTS — Local firefighters are remembering the life of Fire Lt. Lorne Farrell after his sudden passing this month.

Published February 26, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township fire station decommissioned after 68 years

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Milt Miller is Macomb Township through and through.

Published February 21, 2020

Warren Weekly

No injuries reported after house fire on Chapp

WARREN — A mother and three children escaped serious injury after a house fire in the 8000 block of Chapp Avenue, reported at 1:10 p.m. Feb. 16.

Published February 18, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica to purchase rescue boat ahead of flood season

UTICA — After recent flooding in a neighborhood in downtown Utica, the city has decided to purchase a rescue boat ahead of flood season in order to prepare in case of any future emergencies.

Published February 18, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak firefighters extinguish house fire, apartment blaze

ROYAL OAK — Heedless of the cold, snowy and wet February weather, a pair of recent structure fires kept Royal Oak firefighters busy.

Dispatch centers, such as the Southeast Regional Emergency Services Authority, pictured, are using the Smart911 system. Smart911 allows users to submit additional information to first responders, who can access the information during emergencies.

Published February 14, 2020

C&G Newspapers

First responders urge residents to subscribe to Smart 911 service

METRO DETROIT — Local first responders are trying to get the word out about Smart911, a new service that allows police and fire departments to access details selected by the caller in the event of an emergency.

Published February 12, 2020

Troy Times

Fire at Troy tire store collapses roof

TROY — A fire at the Belle Tire store at 1650 W. Maple Road, near Crooks Road, collapsed the roof Feb. 4.

Published February 10, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby firefighters to raise funds for burn camp

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township’s firefighters are inviting the public to come out and join them for a night of fun and dancing to raise money for charity.

Published February 7, 2020

Warren Weekly

Warren firefighters agree to four-year deal

WARREN — Negotiators for the city of Warren and its union firefighters have reached a new four-year deal, one both sides say they hope will help the Warren Fire Department attract new first responders and keep the experienced personnel now on duty.

Published February 5, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Apparatus bays complete, station demo planned in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Construction for a new public safety building is right on track.

Published January 29, 2020

Troy Times

Incinerator failure sparks fire at industrial equipment supplier in Troy

TROY — Firefighters were called to extinguish a fire in an incinerator at an industrial equipment supplier at 835 Stephenson Highway just after 3:30 p.m. Jan. 24 after equipment reportedly failed — allowing flames to leap 4 feet high.

A special land use for Sunny’s Pools and More in Macomb Township would allow it to store more volatile materials. One specification the Fire Department also had for the business is for a firewall to be in place.

Published January 29, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township Fire Department specifies that firewall should be in place at local business

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A special land use was the main focus of a recent Planning Commission meeting.

A 67-year-old man died in a fire at this home on Princeton Street Jan. 29.

Published January 29, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Official: Cigarette likely cause of fatal house fire in St. Clair Shores

A 67-year-old man has died as a result of a house fire in the 27000 block of Princeton Street Jan. 29.

Published January 27, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica resident asking for change after man’s death during flood

UTICA — A Utica woman is asking for changes to be made after tragedy struck during a rainstorm Jan. 11 in Utica.

Published January 24, 2020

Warren Weekly

Warren firefighters rescue man from burning mobile home

WARREN — Fire officials are hailing the work of the city’s first responders who have been busy with a string of structure fires over the last two months.

Published January 21, 2020

Woodward Talk

Huntington Woods puts police, fire pension millage on March ballot

HUNTINGTON WOODS — A millage proposal has been placed on the March ballot by the city of Huntington Woods to fund the Public Safety Department’s police and fire pensions.