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Whitmer’s lead for governor, calls for fire commissioner’s removal, food stamps: Your Thursday morning briefing

By Steve Neavling on October 4, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Whitmer’s lead for governor, calls for fire commissioner’s removal, food stamps: Your Thursday morning briefing

Gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer maintains a strong lead; the head of the Detroit firefighters union is calling for the commissioner to be fired over bizarre new policy; and bad news for unemployed people hoping to get food assistance.

Detroit fire commissioner terminates photographer after blowing the whistle

By Steve Neavling on December 22, 2017   Fire, Headline  

Detroit fire commissioner terminates photographer after blowing the whistle

Another bold act of retaliation in the embattled Detroit Fire Department?

Internal Affairs investigates potential coverup in Detroit Fire Department

By Steve Neavling on December 21, 2017   Fire, Headline, Police  

Internal Affairs investigates potential coverup in Detroit Fire Department

An internal affairs investigation is underway following the Detroit Fire Department’s bungled, suspicious handling of a bizarre car accident involving an embattled deputy chief.

Fire department cover-up? Suspicious crash, protocols bypassed

By Steve Neavling on December 15, 2017   Fire, Headline  

Fire department cover-up? Suspicious crash, protocols bypassed

Is the Detroit Fire Department covering up for Deputy Chief Robert Shinske, who previously was suspended for driving his city-issued SUV to a bar?

White Detroit firefighter terminated for ‘racially insensitive’ watermelon gift

By Steve Neavling on October 7, 2017   Fire, Headline, posts  

White Detroit firefighter terminated for ‘racially insensitive’ watermelon gift

A probationary Detroit firefighter was terminated for wrapping a pink bow on a watermelon and giving it to a predominately black fire station as a gift.

From toilet paper to molotov cocktails: A brief history of Devils’ Night

By Steve Neavling on October 29, 2016   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline  

From toilet paper to molotov cocktails: A brief history of Devils’ Night

It began innocently enough: Young pranksters draped toilet paper on trees and threw eggs at houses in Detroit.

New Detroit Fire Commissioner Jones promises ‘a new day’ for beleaguered department

By Steve Neavling on December 3, 2015   Fire, Headline, posts  

New Detroit Fire Commissioner Jones promises ‘a new day’ for beleaguered department

Commissioner Jones has wasted no time cleaning up what consultants called a “cover-up culture” in the mismanaged fire department.

Detroit firefighter injured saving life of elderly woman

By Steve Neavling on November 22, 2015   Fire, Headline, posts  

Detroit firefighter injured saving life of elderly woman

“I have a victim in the rear stairwell,” a firefighter radioed to the chief.

Another head rolls as Detroit Fire Department undergoes long-awaited changes

By Steve Neavling on November 5, 2015   Fire, Headline  

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.

Detroit City Council approves Eric Jones as new fire commissioner

By Steve Neavling on November 3, 2015   City Council, Fire, Headline  

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.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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