Pension cuts could put retired Detroit firefighters on welfare
Unlike most public employees, Detroit firefighters aren’t eligible for social security, so they rely on city retirement benefits.
Thieves foil plans to reopen Detroit fire station on east side
Burglars have looted two fire stations in the past week.
Award-winning documentary ‘Burn’ returns to Detroit at critical time; explores city’s fire epidemic
Detroit is besieged by 5,000 annual arsons and deep budget cuts. As a result, insurance rates are rising, property values are plummeting and people are fleeing.
Trio of arsons leaves Detroit’s east side without fire protection, exposes new dangers
“It’s a very dangerous situation,” said Dan McNamara, president of the firefighters’ union.
Stuck in Detroit: One day, five fires and one man trying to flee “this hell”
On Sunday afternoon, Larry paced outside while flames spread through four neighboring, vacant houses on the east side.
Arsonist tosses molotov cocktail at occupied Detroit firehouse Saturday night
The latest incident is yet another slap in the face to firefighters who are forced to battle more blazes with less gear.