Michigan firefighters News

Michigan Firefighters Teach Fire Safety to Masses

One morning in early December, Midland firefighter Mark Laux tucked himself into a corner of Helen Gibbons’ classroom with a red duffel bag and a couple of baskets. “Will you guys help me today?” he asked the throng of Adams …

Flooding Forces Michigan Hotel, Apartment Evacuation

Grand Rapids, Mich., firefighters helped to evacuate apartments and a hotel downtown after 4.5 feet of water surged into the 32-floor building’s basement. Fire Battalion Chief Kevin Sehlmeyer tells MLive.com the water surge on Saturday flooded laundry facilities, trapped cars …