Second Detroit firefighter dies in two days while on duty
Firefighters tried to resuscitate the captain of the fire boat.
Detroit Fire Department wildly underreports arsons to FBI; investigates tiny fraction of fires
The city’s numbers are incredibly misleading and represent just a small fraction of the arson fires that are decimating neighborhoods, claiming lives and accelerating the exodus of residents.
Audio: Firefighter seriously injured when historic Fisher Body Plant collapses
The chief on the scene tried to warn firefighters about the impending collapse but it was too late.
Detroit firefighter captures unique images of city’s forgotten neighborhoods
The images are poignant and engaging, offering an unadulterated glimpse into neglected, forgotten neighborhoods of Detroit.
Hazardous fire in Detroit burns at least 80 minutes before residents warned
Heavy yellow and orange smoke spewed from a burning Family Dollar on Detroit’s east side late Saturday afternoon.
Injured Detroit firefighter refuses medical treatment, says he can’t afford it
“I have to feed my wife and kids,” Kasinec said after the fire. “We’re taking major pay cuts, and I can’t afford it.”
Fallen Westland firefighter featured in poignant documentary about saving lives
The documentary shows the young father tenderly caring for an elderly woman with chest pains in Detroit.
Firefighter: As local hero put to rest today, we are reminded of dangers of saving lives
We kiss our families goodbye and we drive off to the fire house, knowing we may never kiss them again. We know it, but we do not think about it.
T-shirts sold to raise money for family of fallen Westland firefighter
The Wayne-Westland firefighter was fighting a blaze at a strip mall in Westland on Wednesday when the building crashed down on him and four other firefighters.
Breaking News: At least one injured after fire breaks out at senior housing high-rise in Detroit
Tenants wedged into the stairways to escape smoke that was climbing the floors at the former Jeffries Housing Projects.