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Detroit Fire Department facing equipment issues before July 4 holiday promises quick repairs
Read full article: Detroit Fire Department facing equipment issues before July 4 holiday promises quick repairsTuesday morning started with a radio call about the Detroit Fire Boat, which was still out of service ahead of the 4th of July holiday boating weekend.
Here’s why closest fire crew didn’t rush to Fillmore after crash into box office in downtown Detroit
Read full article: Here’s why closest fire crew didn’t rush to Fillmore after crash into box office in downtown DetroitLocal 4 has learned more information about why the closest fire engine didn’t respond when an SUV crashed into The Fillmore in downtown Detroit.
Detroit Fire Department refuses to respond to Fillmore crash that left woman injured
Read full article: Detroit Fire Department refuses to respond to Fillmore crash that left woman injuredThe Detroit Fire Department is located around the corner from The Fillmore, which is why it is so confusing why they did not respond when an SUV crashed into the theater downtown.
Despite progress, Detroit still has more than 300 broken fire hydrants
Read full article: Despite progress, Detroit still has more than 300 broken fire hydrantsResidents of Detroit expressed outrage and disgust after a Local 4 investigation revealed that there were 1,300 broken fire hydrants in the city.
$25K reward for info that leads to conviction of those responsible for Detroit fire that trapped firefighters
Read full article: $25K reward for info that leads to conviction of those responsible for Detroit fire that trapped firefightersA reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the Detroit house fire that trapped two firefighters and injured others.
4 firefighters, 2 others hurt in crash involving fire truck en route to Detroit house fire
Read full article: 4 firefighters, 2 others hurt in crash involving fire truck en route to Detroit house fireFour firefighters were taken to the hospital and two residents were injured when an SUV collided with a fire truck that was heading to a house fire in Detroit, officials said.
‘I just wanted to be a part of the best’: Detroit firefighter breaks barriers
Read full article: ‘I just wanted to be a part of the best’: Detroit firefighter breaks barriersIt’s one thing to be a female firefighter. There are not many of them, but what about a female Asian American firefighter? That’s something the DFD hadn’t seen in its 162-year history until Jackie Lam came along.
Officials say fire at Mudgie’s Deli in Detroit’s Corktown was arson: ‘They’ve been through enough’
Read full article: Officials say fire at Mudgie’s Deli in Detroit’s Corktown was arson: ‘They’ve been through enough’Investigators are convinced the fire at Mudgie’s Deli and Wine Bar in Corktown was intentionally set.
Driver dies after crashing into another car, causing fire on I-96 in Detroit, police say
Read full article: Driver dies after crashing into another car, causing fire on I-96 in Detroit, police sayA driver was killed overnight when he crashed into the back of another car, causing his vehicle to catch fire on I-96 in Detroit, police said.
Woman with serious burns removed from second-floor bedroom of burning Detroit home
Read full article: Woman with serious burns removed from second-floor bedroom of burning Detroit homeA woman with burns on more than half of her body was removed from a second-floor bedroom of a burning Detroit home on Friday, firefighters said.
Detroit firefighters face ‘tremendously punishing conditions’ to rescue 3 young children, mother from burning home
Read full article: Detroit firefighters face ‘tremendously punishing conditions’ to rescue 3 young children, mother from burning homeDetroit firefighters rescued a mother and her three children on Monday when flames overtook their home.
Firefighters union sees favoritism in proposed $2K bonuses for Detroit police
Read full article: Firefighters union sees favoritism in proposed $2K bonuses for Detroit policeIn an official bulletin from the Detroit Fire Fighters Association, all firefighters and medics were informed that the City of Detroit intended to pay Detroit police officers a bonus.
Investigations launched after incident on Detroit firefighters’ radio system: ‘He’s lying, Chief.’
Read full article: Investigations launched after incident on Detroit firefighters’ radio system: ‘He’s lying, Chief.’A civil rights investigation is underway over a serious allegation about race that was made by one Detroit firefighter against another.
Detroit firefighter testifies in case against mother accused of leaving child in burning home
Read full article: Detroit firefighter testifies in case against mother accused of leaving child in burning homeA mother who firefighters say didn’t tell them her baby girl was still inside their burning home was in court on Friday (Oct. 29) on charges of child abuse.
Former treasurer of Detroit Fire Department union charged with stealing over $220,000 in funds
Read full article: Former treasurer of Detroit Fire Department union charged with stealing over $220,000 in fundsThe former treasurer of the Detroit Fire Department’s union has been charged with stealing more than $220,000 in union funds, officials said.
Coast Guard, Detroit Fire Department honor sergeant who died rescuing children from drowning near Bell Isle
Read full article: Coast Guard, Detroit Fire Department honor sergeant who died rescuing children from drowning near Bell IsleIn August 2020, Detroit Fire Sgt. Sivad Johnson rushed into the Detroit River to rescue three children struggling to stay afloat.
Attacked on the job: Officials say Detroit EMS medic assaulted by woman’s son while trying to help her
Read full article: Attacked on the job: Officials say Detroit EMS medic assaulted by woman’s son while trying to help herA Detroit Fire Department medic, who was called to help a woman at her home on Detroit’s west side, was attacked by the woman’s 31-year-old son.
Changes put into place in wake of Detroit Fire Department drunk driving incidents
Read full article: Changes put into place in wake of Detroit Fire Department drunk driving incidentsThe Detroit Fire Department is undergoing changes after several firefighters and leaders were accused of drinking on the job.
Baby found, rescued from Detroit fire after mother says house is empty
Read full article: Baby found, rescued from Detroit fire after mother says house is empty“The scariest thing about the whole situation is how do you not tell us there’s a child in there?” Williams asked. “There was a lot of black smoke.”
Shots fired at Detroit Fire Department truck from unknown vehicle
Read full article: Shots fired at Detroit Fire Department truck from unknown vehicleA Detroit Fire Department truck was shot at Saturday night in the area of Dexter Avenue and Oakman Boulevard with five shell casings recovered from the scene, police say.
Everything we know about the recent drunk driving incidents involving Detroit firefighters
Read full article: Everything we know about the recent drunk driving incidents involving Detroit firefightersDETROIT – There have been two separate drunk driving incidents involving Detroit firefighters recently. READ: Whistleblower says Detroit Fire Department drunk driving incident is part of widespread problemSources said that that firefighter and his crew were at a retirement and promotions party at Engine House 50 when the call came in. He was taken into custody for suspicion of drunk driving. READ: Detroit firefighters call for change following drunken engine crashFirefighter accused of driving, crashing fire engine while drunkA woman’s car was struck by a Detroit fire engine on Feb. 21. Detroit fire captain arrested after crashing department vehicleA Detroit fire chief’s SUV was found dangling above the Lodge Freeway at Milwaukee and Baltimore early Monday morning.
Woman speaks out after car struck by Detroit fire engine driven by firefighter accused of being drunk
Read full article: Woman speaks out after car struck by Detroit fire engine driven by firefighter accused of being drunkDETROIT – A woman’s car was struck by a Detroit fire engine on Feb. 21. The woman’s sister was sick inside a home on the city’s east side and when Detroit Fire Department Squad Six arrived at the scene, a 26-year-old firefighter behind the wheel of a $500,000 rescue vehicle struck her car. READ: Detroit Fire Department: Drunken firefighter responding to emergency crashes engineThe Detroit Fire Department is investigating what they’re calling a dinner, but sources are calling it a big party at Engine 50, on Detroit’s east side. It’s been more than a week since the incident, and the woman said she still hasn’t heard from anyone about her car. She said she hasn’t gotten any word from the fire department or from Detroit police, who took an accident report.
Detroit fire captain arrested after crashing department vehicle under influence of alcohol, sources say
Read full article: Detroit fire captain arrested after crashing department vehicle under influence of alcohol, sources sayDETROIT – A Detroit fire chief’s SUV was found dangling above the Lodge Freeway at Milwaukee and Baltimore early Monday morning. The SUV was the Detroit Fire Department’s Chief 5. Sources said the captain was driving under the influence. Repeated calls were made on the radio, but the captain could not be reached, sources said. Eventually, the captain was found in the department’s SUV, hanging over the Lodge Freeway.
Detroit firefighters call for change following drunken engine crash
Read full article: Detroit firefighters call for change following drunken engine crashDETROIT – Members of the Detroit Fire Department have reached out to Local 4 Defenders with their concerns about the allegations of firefighters drinking while on the job. READ: Whistleblower says Detroit Fire Department drunk driving incident is part of widespread problemOn Sunday night Trenisha Hawkins’ car was struck by a Detroit fire engine. READ: Detroit Fire Department: Drunken firefighter responding to emergency crashes engineAd“It’s horrifying,” said Local 4 legal analyst Neil Rockind. Detroit firefighters are constantly on the run, saving lives and property. Other Detroit firefighters -- their identities confirmed by the Local 4 Defenders -- have claim otherwise.
Whistleblower says Detroit Fire Department drunk driving incident is part of widespread problem
Read full article: Whistleblower says Detroit Fire Department drunk driving incident is part of widespread problemHawkins’ sister was sick inside the home and when Detroit Fire Department Squad Six arrived at the scene, a 26-year-old firefighter behind the wheel of a $500,000 rescue vehicle struck Hawkins’ car. READ: Detroit Fire Department: Drunken firefighter responding to emergency crashes engineThe Detroit Fire Department is investigating what they’re calling a dinner, but sources are calling it a big party at Engine 50, on Detroit’s east side. The Fire Fighters Union said a firefighter on duty driving drunk is an isolated incident. The man who spoke to Local 4 said it’s not an isolated incident. We believe this incident to be isolated and something that is not a true representation of the men and women of the Detroit Fire Department.
2 dead in Detroit house fire on Tracey Street
Read full article: 2 dead in Detroit house fire on Tracey StreetDETROIT – A man and woman died in a Detroit house fire on Tracey Street that happened Monday afternoon, the Detroit Fire Department confirmed. According to DFD Deputy Fire Commissioner, Dave Fornell, one of the victims was 78 years old and the other was in their 60s. They were already dead even before we technically arrived,” said Detroit Fire Chief Marvin Parker. Officials said one of the victims was on oxygen but they do not believe it was what started the flames. Stay with Local 4 News and ClickOnDetroit as this story continues to develop.
Residents rescued from apartment fire in Detroit’s Midtown
Read full article: Residents rescued from apartment fire in Detroit’s MidtownDETROIT – The Detroit Fire Department was on the scene of an apartment fire in Midtown on Monday. Residents were rescued from the apartment. Crews were seen at an apartment building in the 600 block of W. Bethune Avenue around 10:30 a.m.As of 11 a.m. there was no longer smoke or flames in the apartment. Officials said the fire was contained to one apartment within the building. READ: More local news coverage
Detroit firefighter back on the job after being severely burned fighting abandoned house fire
Read full article: Detroit firefighter back on the job after being severely burned fighting abandoned house fireDETROIT – Doctors will say some of the most painful recoveries come in the burn unit. A Detroit firefighter just lived through a recovery and he has a unique perspective. READ: Detroit firefighters need surgery after level of burning vacant house collapsedFirefighter Mark Taylor went inside a burning vacant home to see if there was anybody inside and that’s when the roof collapsed on him. Two stories of burning roof buried Taylor and his partner. He is looking forward to Thanksgiving Day, where he hopes to march in America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Detroit fire boat named in honor of fallen firefighter Sivad Johnson
Read full article: Detroit fire boat named in honor of fallen firefighter Sivad JohnsonDETROIT – A new Detroit fire boat was named on Friday in honor of fallen Detroit firefighter Sivad Johnson. Johnson died on Aug. 21 after going into the Detroit River, near Belle Isle, to save young children from drowning in the river. READ: Memorial service honors Detroit Fire Department sergeant who drowned while rescuing childrenLocal 4 spoke with Johnson’s brother, Jamal Johnson, and father, Bill Johnson, who were also Detroit firefighters. The two are now helping raise Sivad Johnson’s two daughters. Detroit firefighters are selling t-shirts to help the Johnson’s raise money to support the family.
Memorial service honors Detroit Fire Department sergeant who drowned while rescuing children
Read full article: Memorial service honors Detroit Fire Department sergeant who drowned while rescuing childrenDETROIT A memorial service was held on Monday for Detroit Fire Sergeant Sivad Johnson in front of Detroit Public Safety Headquarters. Johnson died on Aug. 21 after going into the Detroit River, near Belle Isle, to save young children from drowning in the river. His body was recovered the next day by the Detroit Police Department and DFD divers. Johnson was a 26-year veteran of the Detroit Fire Departments Fire Engine 59 and a recipient of the 2017 Medal of Valor. READ: Detroit fire sergeant dies rescuing girls from drowning near Belle Isle
9-year-old girl killed in house fire on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: 9-year-old girl killed in house fire on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – A 9-year-old girl died early Tuesday morning in a house fire on Detroit’s west side. READ: 9-year-old girl dies in fire on Detroit’s west side; siblings rescuedFlames were seen shooting out of the front of the building at around 3 a.m. A mother and father were inside and when they discovered the fire they worked to get the children out safely. The father went to the back of the house and broke windows with his bare hands. “The fire was basically confined to the living room and then to the little dining room off the side. Of course there is heavy smoke damage throughout the entire house,” Fornell said.
Crews battle apartment fire on Detroits east side
Read full article: Crews battle apartment fire on Detroits east sideDETROIT Crews battled an apartment fire on Detroits east side on Wednesday evening. It happened in the are of East Grand Boulevard and Agnes. Officials said the apartment building had 75 units and 15 of them were occupied. Officials aid the fire started in an unoccupied unit. Click here fore more reports
Three people killed in fire on Detroits east side
Read full article: Three people killed in fire on Detroits east sideDETROIT Three people have been killed in an early Thursday morning fire on Detroits east side. The fire happened at a home on Helen and 7 Mile roads. No ages or genders of the victims have been released. Investigators are trying to determine a cause of the fire. Stay with Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit for updates.
Detroit house fire being investigated as potential homicide after 3 bodies found inside
Read full article: Detroit house fire being investigated as potential homicide after 3 bodies found insideDETROIT Police took two men in for questioning Thursday after the bodies of three men and an unidentified pet were found in a burned house on Detroits east side. ORIGINAL STORY: 3 men found dead in house fire on Helen Street in Detroit; 2 arrestedPolice said they are investigating the incident as a potential homicide and are unsure if the men inside died before the fire started. Police said the fire could have started in the living room and could have been an arson to cover up the cause of death of the men inside. Deputy Commissioner David Fornell of the Detroit fire department said the bodies inside were so badly burned that they couldnt be recognized, but neighbors believe the man -- known by most as Greedy -- whos lived there for seven years was inside. He was a real good guy, a real good guy, said neighbor Gilbert Rodriguez.
3 bodies found inside Detroit home after explosion, 2 taken into custody
Read full article: 3 bodies found inside Detroit home after explosion, 2 taken into custodyDETROIT Police are questioning two men about a house fire early Wednesday morning on Detroits east side. Neighbors were startled out of their sleep to the sounds of a house explosion. Police say the suspects were arrested on unrelated warrants but theyre still being questioned. Neighbors claim to have heard gunshots before the explosion and saw a person fleeing the scene after the explosion. Police said the next step is identifying the bodies and finding out how they died before they can potentially press charges on the men taken into custody.
Fire damages building being renovated into jazz club on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Fire damages building being renovated into jazz club on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – A fire Friday night damaged a building being renovated into a jazz club on Detroit’s west side. Officials said no one was inside the building and no one was injured in the blaze on 7 Mile Road, near Greenfield Road. It is unknown what caused the fire. It remains under investigation.