Michigan Fire Service News

01/01/2022

Here is our month's end review for December, 2021.

Total calls for service: 1,896
Medicals: 1,673
Car accidents: 56
Suppression: 167

We finished the year with December being our busiest month of the year. Our total calls for service for the year of 2021 was 20,407. That is 905 more runs than in 2020, continuing our upward trend in run volume each year. Local 1383 proudly serves the residence and visitors of Warren and will continue to do so. We'd like to thank all those who continue to support us in serving the City of Warren.

11/13/2021

11/08/2021

We are saddened to announce the passing of Retired Fire Marshal Theodore Gauthier who passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2021. Ted was a firefighter / paramedic for nearly 30 years and retired from the West Bloomfield Fire Department as Fire Marshal in 2006.

Ted was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who touched many lives. He will be missed.

Visitation & Funeral information:

https://www.modetzfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Theodore-Ted-Ernest-Gauthier?obId=23020662&fbclid=IwAR23sl98WTGXws63JB9q6ujlpDOgx_5N_Z3vDD7b8-VIjCljfQRgiIBnhIk#/obituaryInfo

08/02/2021

August 5th is quickly approaching. Grab your tickets early as the event is expected to sell out fast! There will be concessions, raffles, and fire trucks on display. You can also help cool down the competition at the dunk tank! It will be fun for the entire family and we look forward to seeing you there. Proceeds will go towards Regina High School and our smoke detector giveaway program.

02/07/2021

Troy Fire Department Troy Mich.

The Troy Fire Department saluted Chief Dave Roberts as he left the City of Troy Fire Department today. The TFD, City Employees, and Troy residents thank you for your many years of dedicated service and leadership. Enjoy your well deserved retirement, Chief!

01/01/2021

Warren Professional Firefighters Local 1383

Here is our month's end review for December, 2020.

Total runs: 1,534
Medicals: 1,379
Car accidents: 36
Suppression: 119
Confirmed structure fires: 4

This year provided many with unique hurdles and challenges. Local 1383 proudly kept marching on to serve the citizens and visitors of Warren, ending the year with a total run volume of 19,502 calls for service.

We take great pride in serving the community. We hope you all have a safe and healthy 2021.

12/26/2020

Warren Professional Firefighters Local 1383

The Warren Fire Department currently has open positions that need to be filled. If you are a firefighter/paramedic and want to join the ranks of a busy fire department, with many specialized teams, click this link below for more information.

https://www.cityofwarren.org/jobs/fire-fighter-recruitment/

Please help us spread this message by sharing this post!

11/29/2020

Obituary for Christopher Ralph Slezak | Lee-Ellena Funeral Home

https://www.lee-ellenafuneralhome.com/obituary/Christopher-Slezak?fbclid=IwAR2RuTmPCx5QK3SiiTy678CbnEozaxQMoNF6e-hWskuJpl6sYA9QbMexlbs

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10/06/2020

Warren Professional Firefighters Local 1383

Happy Fire Prevention Week! Fire Prevention Week is October 4th - 10th. This week, we will take time to discuss different fire safety and prevention topics. Throughout this week we will post tips and safety advice you should know and practice before a fire, during a fire, and to prevent a fire in your home. Help us out to spread the word of fire safety by liking our page and sharing our posts.

With modern day building materials and furnishings, home fires are a very real threat. In just two minutes a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes a residence can be engulfed in flames. Smoke and toxic gases kill more people than flames do. Fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy. Asphyxiation is the leading cause of fire deaths, exceeding burns by a 3-to-1 ratio.

Feel free to ask questions or have discussion on this post, and future posts this week, so everyone can benefit in education.

Tune in at this time, Tuesday, for information on preparation you and your family can do before the event of a fire.

08/10/2020

Fire Recruitment 2

Fire Recruitment 2

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07/16/2020

Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival Committee

Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival Committee

Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival Committee postpones Festival
Editor's note: The Michigan Fireman's Memorial Festival Committee met tonight (July 15) to discuss the annual festival.
Firefighters, EMS, and friends:
It is with great sadness we have decided to postpone the Michigan Fireman's Memorial Festival until 2021. COVID-19 has caused postponements or cancellation of multiple events across the state, including the Memorial Service by the Michigan Firefighter's Association at the Statue sight.
As a result, the committee has had to make several other adjustments.
One of those adjustments was the cancellation of our annual $5,000 raffle. This helps defray many of the expenses we incur each year. However, we are having a separate “non face to face” raffle to replace it. Tickets are $5 each, with the drawing is scheduled for Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. You don't need to be present to win. Tickets are available by emailing [email protected], any committee member or through our page at Michigan Fireman's Memorial Festival Committee.
We've also started sales of our collectors badges. That drawing is scheduled for Sept. 19 as well. Badges are available at the Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber of Commerce, or by emailing [email protected] Winners will be notified.
The Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival Magazine is also in production and will be available on newsstands soon! Please support our advertisers.
Looking forward, we are developing several new concepts for 2021, and are looking for volunteers and new members to help. We hope to make good use of this off year as we focus more strongly on our mission, which is to support and honor our fire departments and first responders: “Protecting those who protect us.”
For more information on the festival and committee, please visit our website at firemensmemorial.com
See you in 2021!
Michigan Firemen's Memorial Festival Committee
President: Ed Sadlacek
Vice-President: Fred Bradley
Secretary: Ruth Walczak
Treasurer: Dar Smith
Trustees: Bruce Lorion, Jim Stender, Ed Thoma, Doug Hodges, Robbin Meyers, CalvinWitherspoon, Jennie Stead

05/11/2020

11/24/2019

Warren Police Officers Association

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Detroit Police Officer Rasheen McClain. Visitation is Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 at the Fisher Funeral home in Redford from 3 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be held Friday, December 6 at Greater Grace Temple on 7 Mile Rd. in Detroit. Service begins at 11 a.m.

05/08/2019

04/25/2019

THE 42ND ANNUAL JACKSON FIRE FLEA MARKET IS THIS SATURDAY 4/27, 8AM TO 2PM IN JACKSON MICHIGAN. NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR. ST JOHNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 405 E. NORTH ST. JACKSON. THIS IS JUST DOWN THE ROAD FROM THE FAIR GROUNDS. REMINDER THAT COOPER STREET EXIT IS CLOSED. (FNNM)

04/15/2019

Fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Video filmed by onlookers showed flames and smoke billowing from the cathedral’s spire. The cathedral was evacuated, and the fire’s cause was not known.

04/11/2019

Sterling Heights City Hall

On the morning of April 2, the Sterling Heights Fire Department responded to a house fire that took the life of 93-year-old Marcella Nowak. In the course of bringing that fire under control, and after the crews had completed all rescue efforts, Sterling Heights Firefighter/Paramedic Lance Stevens noticed the American Flag flying at the residence was in danger of being damaged and was already covered in soot. FF Stevens removed the flag from the pole and placed it in his coat. He later gave that flag to Firefighter/Paramedic Brad Bachor who took the time to clean and dry the flag then sent it to Fire Administration in hopes that the flag could be returned to the family. When the family was contacted, it became clear that the flag was a very important symbol to their family.

Marcella Nowak flew that flag every day in memory of her late husband and all the others in her family that served their country in war. Her husband, John Nowak, joined the United States Army at age 18 and served in World War II with the 100 Infantry in Germany from 1944-45. Four of John’s brothers also served and all were able to return after the war. John met Marcella and they were married and remained married for 49 years until John passed away in 1996. They resided in that Sterling Heights house since 1970. John and Marcella had two sons, Tom and John. Tom served with the US Army 1st Logistics Command in Vietnam from 1968-69. John served with the US Army 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam from 1969-70.

Prior to becoming a Sterling Heights Firefighter, Lance Stevens served his country in the 88th Airborne Division 573 Regiment for 4 years. Firefighter Stevens recognizes the importance of the American Flag and his actions to protect that flag and get it back to the family may not seem like a big thing, but it certainly meant a lot to the family. The motto of the Sterling Heights Fire Department is “Our Family Helping Yours” and we take that very serious.

04/05/2018

Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority

Deputy Chief Mike Eckert is retiring from the Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority after a distinguished 32-years of service in Fire and EMS, including the last 17 years with our Department. Deputy Chief Eckert demonstrated the highest commitment to public service throughout his time with us. He is known throughout the region for his vision and commitment to Firefighter safety and has been leading from the front in key areas of our operations, including health & safety, fitness, readiness, and training. During his tenure, he as been a driving force behind the development and implementation of landmark programs such as routine physicals, physical agility testing, the 20-20-20 Readiness program, and many others.

We salute his devotion to the Department and our Firefighters, and consider it an honor and privilege to have served our community with him. We wish him the best in the future, and though we will miss his steady leadership in our daily operations, we are thrilled he has agreed to “stay-on” as an administrative consultant/advisor. It is people like DC Eckert that have and continue to make this Department and our community the greatest place to live and work. Congratulations and thanks, Mike!

04/14/2017

Timeline Photos

03/14/2017

www.whitelaketwp.com

Job Opening

http://www.whitelaketwp.com/Portals/1082/Docs/Dispatcher%20Web%20Posting%203%202017.pdf

http://www.whitelaketwp.com/Portals/1082/Docs/Dispatcher%20Web%20Posting%203%202017.pdf

02/26/2017

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR RON SAVAGE AS FOLLOWS:
Visitation will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty Street, Milford, on Wednesday, March 1st, from 1PM - 9PM and at St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, 1955 E. Commerce Rd., Milford, on Thursday, March 2nd, from 11AM - 4PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the church on Thursday at 4PM.

12/29/2016

City of Novi, Michigan - Available Job Postings

Openings for Firefighters
http://cityofnovi.org/City-Services/Human-Resources/Available-Job-Postings.aspx

The City of Novi is a full-service municipal government in southeast Michigan, Oakland County, providing high-quality public safety, parks and recreation, public works and infrastructure, and economic development services to businesses, visitors, and more than 55,000 residents. Novi is a growing com...

07/17/2016

FYI
Funeral of Slain Dallas Police Officer Michael Krol (Former Wayne County Deputy Sheriff)

Viewing : Monday July 18, 2016 - 3pm-8pm
Harry J. Wills Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd. Redford, MI 48239 - Between Beech Daly & Telegraph (313) 937-3670

Funeral Services : Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Family Hour : 9am - 10am
Public Viewing : 10am - 11am
Funeral : 11am

St. Robert Bellarmine Church
27101 W. Chicago - Corner of Inkster & W. Chicago, Redford MI 48239 (313) 937-1500

Cemetery : Holy Sepulcher, 25800 W. 10 Mile Road - Between Telegraph & Inkster, Southfield, MI 48033 (248) 350-2900)

07/05/2016

Timeline Photos

06/20/2016

Timeline Photos

05/24/2016

Timeline Photos

11/28/2015

Timeline Photos

11/23/2015

Shiawassee County - Michigan > Home

Job Opening
**Emergency 911 Dispatcher**
Shiawassee Central Dispatch is accepting applications for the position of Emergency 911 Dispatcher. Interested applicants must send a cover letter, resume, and completed Shiawassee County application to: County Administrator’s Office, 201 N. Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI. 48817 by 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 18th, 2015. Shiawassee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit www.shiawassee.net for job details and applications.
**See 911 DISPATCHER JOB DISCRIPTION UNDER NOTES ON THIS FACEBOOK PAGE**

The official website of Shiawassee County (MI) Government

11/23/2015

Fire Department seeks a few good men and women

http://www.candgnews.com/news/fire-department-seeks-few-good-men-and-women-88263

Looking for a way to give back to the community and want to ride in a fire truck while you do it?The Troy Fire Department is looking to shore up its number of dedicated volunteers.“With a city this large, the majority

06/10/2015

Hello all, please feel free to post information on your department or happenings in your fire department, such as fund raisers, open houses, fires or any other information you would like to get out to the people.

04/04/2014

DETROIT AREA POLICE & FIRE COLLECTORS SHOW & EXHIBIT. SATURDAY 4-5-2014 9:00AM TO 3:00PM AT THE UFCW UNION HALL IN MADISON HTS. 876 HORRACE BROWN DRIVE. MUST BE A KNOWN COLLECTOR OR HAVE VALID ID TO BE ADMITTED. (FNNM)

03/31/2014

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02/17/2014

313FirePhotography

A plane has made an emergency landing on the frozen Lake Huron 1 mile off shore. All 7 people on board are alright and safe. Great job to the Mackinac Island Fire Department on assisting and rescuing the POB.

01/28/2014

'Last alarm' service for fallen Toledo firefighters to be Thursday

http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2014/01/28/Last-alarm-service-for-fallen-Toledo-firefighters-to-be-Thursday.html

A “last alarm” memorial service for fallen Toledo firefighters Stephen Machcinski and James Dickman is slated for Thursday evening at the SeaGate Centre. The two firefighters died Sunday from injuries sustained while battling a North Toledo

12/25/2013

Merry Christmas to all