2010

Three Departments Take the Challenge

by mobrian on December 18, 2010

Pontiac, Walled-Lake, and Commerce Township

Lets face it, many of us in the fire service could use a change in our lifestyle.  This may be in cholestrol, loosing weight, or just living a healthier life.

Recently three top notch fire departments took the challenge which was highlghted on Fox Detroit:

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Fire Prevention Week 2010

by mobrian on October 3, 2010

FPW2010

Smoke Alarms A Sound You Can Live with October 3-9 2010

This year’s campaign is designed to educate people about the importance of smoke alarms and encourages everyone to take the steps necessary to update and maintain their home smoke alarm protection.  As many of us know Fire Prevention week was started after many large fires which devastated the United States such as the Great Chicago Fire or the Great Thumb Forest Fire.

Fire Prevention Week is a great way for the fire prevention community to bring a heightened awareness to the public we serve.  Many of you had open houses which showcase the department’s fire prevention efforts or have participated with corporate partners at Lowes or Home Depot.

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Semi Plows into Van Buren Fire Engine

February 6, 2010

Protecting the Work Area Saves Firefighters Lives VBFD fire fighters had extinguished a car fire on Eastbound I-94 near Rossenville Road early Saturday morning.  When Engine 1 was struck by a semi.  Two fire fighters were inside the engine at the time of the collision trying to warm up after extinguishing a car fire. The [...]

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