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Crash Responder Safety Week asks drivers to be cautious

Considering the role they play, it’s critical that firefighters, paramedics and other emergency responders be able to do their vital work at accident sites without having to worry about passing or oncoming vehicles. So for Crash Responder Safety Week, motorists are being reminded to use extreme caution while driving near traffic accidents. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, this week is designed to raise awareness and help keep emergency responders and the public safe. Firefighters and paramedics work to save lives at traffic ...

Confessions of an election poll worker

This opinion was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. On Saturday, Oct. 24, I had my first opportunity to serve my community as an election inspector, one of the people who staff your local polling ...

Time change a reminder to check smoke alarms

With the clocks turning back this past Sunday, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and its Bureau of Fire Services urges residents to take a few minutes to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, a simple step that could save lives. As of Oct. 9, Michigan has recorded 63 fire-related deaths in 55 fatal fire incidents. Fire departments have responded to more than 14,500 structure fires statewide, including 8,118 residential fires. That averages more than 50 structure fires each day, including nearly 29 residential fires. “Every life lost to a fire is a ...