Second Detroit firefighter dies in two days while on duty
Firefighters tried to resuscitate the captain of the fire boat.
Detroit firefighter died while on duty; cause of death under investigation
Sgt. Vince Smith was found dead in his firehouse.
Records: 4 firefighters collected abundant overtime they didn’t work
Just days after we requested overtime records, Detroit launched a fraud investigation into the scheme.
Editorial: Detroit’s firefighters were abandoned by their union leadership
Firefighters deserve courageous, principled union leadership that can work with the new commissioner and ensure that firefighters have working equipment, safe firehouses and good wages.
Another head rolls as Detroit Fire Department undergoes long-awaited changes
Less than a month after Mayor Duggan fired the head of the Detroit Fire Department, another top official is gone.
Tenant eradicating bed bugs believed to have started 3-alarm blaze
Three firefighters were injured trying to rescue residents.
Detroit City Council approves Eric Jones as new fire commissioner
The former assistant police chief now has the authority to appoint new top brass to deliver on a pledge to clean up the beleaguered Fire Department.
Dousing the Devil: Record low fires break out during pre-Halloween tradition
Devil’s Night recorded the fewest number of fires since at least the 1970s.
Devil’s Night is on pace to record fewest fires in decades
For the first time since the 1970s, Detroit is on pace to record fewer than 90 fires during the three-day Devil’s Night period.
Live Blog: A close-up look at all fires during Devil’s Night 2015
We’ll provide up-to-date details and a map of every fire through Halloween.