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Chemical Fire at Hamtramck Plant

August 27, 2009

Detroit, Highland Park assist Hamtramck Fire Department A large fire is still burning in Hamtramck which has resulted in a partial closure of I-75 with evacuations. The fire at the Sterling Services building which is involved in Bio-Fuel has drawn resources from Hamtramck Fire Department, with mutual aid from Detroit and Highland Park fire departments. [...]

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Michigan Fire and Rescue Awareness Day (Updated)

August 24, 2009

On September 8th, we hope you will join the Michigan Fire Services Coalition in Lansing to talk to your legislators about the importance of adequately funding the fire services in Michigan

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OFFT Update on Firefighter Curriculum

August 12, 2009

The Firefighter Training Council has made changes to the Firefighter I and II training program. The dates for implementation are drawing closer. As regional training centers and training committees work to establish updates, the OFFT has issued a memorandum with updated requirements for instructors.

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Crews Battle Fire at Michigan Fuel Facility

August 5, 2009

Multi-Agency Response and Community Evacuation In Vienna Township, multiple fire departments responded to a fire at the White Oil Company.  According to Assistant Chief Kerry Paulson, firefighters left unmanned form monitors on the fire, and evacuated the area for the safety of the firefighters on scene.  As many as 15 explosions are being reported from [...]

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Two More Fatal Fires in Michigan

August 4, 2009

Saginaw and Oscoda Fire Departments Respond Tuesday morning proved to be deadly for two Michigan residents and several others were injuried including three Saginaw firefighters in overnight fires. The first fire came in near 12:45am as residents worked to rescue and alert the occupants that their single family home was on fire.  The house, which [...]

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Lawrence Township Firefighter Dies

August 2, 2009

Accident at Hartford Speedway, firefighter dies from injuries Harlod Curtis was working at the Hartford Speedway as a fire fighter. His crew was responding to an accident on the course when something went wrong.  Preliminary details indicate that he fell from the back of the responding apparatus on the race track and was transported to [...]

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UP Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blazes

July 29, 2009

2 Fires Overnight in the Upper Peninsula Gwinn firefighters battled a house fire this morning.  Central Dispatch was contacted at 1:30 am by the occupant.  The occupant had working smoke alarms which allowed the occupants to escape the fire. The second fire occured in a home located in Iron Mountain.  The home was not protected [...]

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River Rouge Fire and Homicide

July 28, 2009

River Rouge Firefighters Respond to Fire In Local Bar River Rouge firefighters responded on Monday night (approximately 10:30) to a building fire at a local bar.  Upon arrival they found a working fire which appears to be a suspicious fire used to cover up a murder. The fire caused extensive damage to the unsprinklered Jefferson [...]

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Fire Fatalities and 2 Injured Firefighters

July 28, 2009

A Busy Weekend for Michigan’s Bravest Multiple fires across the state have challenged Michigan’s firefighters resulting in multiple injuries and civilian fatalities this weekend.  Firefighters from multiple communities responded to the request of their community.  It also appears that a working sprinkler system has saved thousands of dollars for a Sturgis building. 4 Civilians Die [...]

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