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Sentence Reversed In Arson That Hurt Detroit Firefighters

A federal appeals court says a judge inadvertently violated a plea deal when he gave a 15-year prison sentence for a man who set a fire that paralyzed a Detroit firefighter and injured six of his colleagues.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/27

Smoke Seen For Miles As Field Fire Blackens Sky

Firefighters in St. Clair County battled a fire in a field in Clay Township that had motorists seeing smoke for miles.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/22

Latex gloves arrive for Detroit firefighters. (WWJ/Kathryn Larson)

Community Responds To Firefighters’ Plea For Supplies

A group of Detroit Firefighters are thanking the community Sunday morning, after making an urgent plea for latex gloves over the weekend.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/21

Firefighters Work To Contain Blaze In Detroit Neighborhood

Firefighters had to stretch fire hoses for nearly a block long, because a nearby fire hydrant had been shut off.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/05

Under Pressure: Detroit Firefighters Struggle As Casualties Rise, Resources Diminish

The President of the Detroit Firefighters Association said the union is suing the city for negligence.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/31

Fire Destroys Several Condos In Warren

Firefighters in Warren battled a blaze at a condominium complex near Hayes Road.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/26

Two Firefighters Injured In Motel Fire

A metro Detroit motel that has been around since the 1960s is now a complete loss after fire tore through the building early Thursday morning.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/17

A gas stove is used to heat a Detroit fire house. (Facebook photo)

Playing With Fire? Detroit Firefighters Use Stove To Stay Warm

Some Detroit firefighters had to resort to drastic measures to keep warm this week when the heat went at their fire house.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/16

Warren Fire Department Gets Nearly $2.8M Grant

The Warren Fire Department is getting a nearly $2.8 million grant to help hire more firefighters.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/21

Residents Respond To Detroit Firefighters’ Supply ‘Emergency’

Residents from the city and the suburbs have been dropping off donations to Detroit fire stations this week to resolve a difficult problem … no toilet paper.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/27

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