Detroit firefighters lose control of blaze because six closest fire hydrants malfunctioned
Firefighters scrambled for blocks before getting lucky on the seventh hydrant.
Blood on Mayor Bing’s hands? Another fire fatality following station closures
Firefighters believe they could have saved the man with disabilities if their station wasn’t closed.
Chaotic night of fires: A death, broken down rigs, worn-down firefighters
The Detroit Fire Department is understaffed and likely will face another round of budget cuts this year.
Arsonists now face up to life in prison for fires that cause injuries
The dozens of arsonists who set abandoned houses and buildings on fire every week in Detroit now face up to life in prison if someone is injured in the blaze.
Brazen arsonist strikes twice – once as firefighters battle a blaze a few houses away
Firefighters called for an arson investigator but received the common response: “There are no arson cars available.”
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.
Timeline: Houses, cars, garages catch on fire during relatively mild Devil’s Night
Devil’s Night will be a big test for the city, which recently laid off firefighters, as strong winds continue to wreak havoc on power lines and trees.
Detroit fire truck breaks down on way to two-story blaze
A ladder truck broke down on the way to a two-story blaze
As fires rage across Detroit, people are dying because of severe budget cuts
Firefighters are angry, frustrated and feel betrayed by a city they’ve been – and still are – devoted to.
Huge blaze proves again the dangers facing cash-strapped Detroit Fire Department
After another rash of suspected arsons in Detroit early this morning, the cash-strapped fire department found itself with faulty equipment, malfunctioning fire hydrants and broken-down trucks.