City pays millions to private contractor with chronic problems, probes death threats
The Detroit construction firm was accused of causing a preventable death while working for the city, and then made death threats of their own this weekend.
Detroit fire stations flooded with raw sewage, could affect elections
Raw sewage flooded two Detroit fire stations on Sunday, prompting health concerns and fears that the backup could interfere with one of the polling locations during Tuesday’s primary election.
Firefighters who need emergency gear better cross fingers
Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr has pledged a wholesale restructuring of the fire department.
Detroit’s aging fleet of fire trucks falls into disrepair, leaving residents vulnerable
The Detroit Fire Department is dangerously close to running out of trucks and engines to respond to fires because the aging, overrun fleet is breaking down faster than mechanics can make repairs