Women in the Detroit Police and Fire honored for courage and setting examples
They serve with strength, skill, and selflessness, but now it’s their moment to be celebrated.
Detroit hero saves woman from early morning house fire
A fire on Detroit’s West Side had firefighters arriving quickly on the scene, but one neighbor beat them to it, and saved a woman’s life.
Detroit mom credits fire department after life-saving CPR in 2024
Celest Cole died on Feb. 7, exactly one year ago today, after suffering cardiac arrest. But firefighter's quick thinking helped revive her. On Friday, she shared her story.
Fire at Detroit auto parts store shuts down McNichols Road, crews on scene
First responders are on the scene of a fire at an auto parts company on the corner of McNichols and Woodward in Detroit on Tuesday.
Fire crews living with no heat in Detroit firehouse
The group of firefighters work at Detroit's Firehouse Engine 55, Ladder 27, and have had to live without heat in their part of the building.
Detroit Fire Department honors 90-year-old Chaplain on his birthday
A Detroit fire chief was honored when turning 90 on Wednesday. His colleagues used this celebratory moment to tell him thank you for his years of service.
Detroit rescue crews suspend search for person in Rouge River
Rescue crews have called off their search for a missing person in the Rouge River on Friday night.
Mental health crisis from off-duty Detroit EMT on Northlawn is second in under a month
The mental health crisis knows no boundaries and for the second time in less than a month, Detroit's first responders are dealing with a tragedy involving one of their own on Northlawn
Detroit firefighters train at city airport, prepping crews for whatever may come
Detroit firefighters trained at Coleman A. Young International airport with the goal of staffing a full-time fire crew there.
First responders on the scene for large house fire in Detroit
A fierce fire has first responders on the scene of Mount Vernon in Detroit, where witnesses say they have never seen anything like it.
Detroit first responders honored in annual 'Above and Beyond Awards'
Detroit police and fire first responders were celebrated for their victory at the Above and Beyond Awards Wednesday evening.
Beloved photographer for Detroit Fire Department dead at 87
Bill Eisner was both a “big deal but down to Earth,” Lt. Shannon Moran said, tears welling up in her eyes. “He was just a nice man.”
Detroit firefighters reunite with little boy they rescued from burning home
"It's kind of emotional now, But he was there on the floor - I felt him his heartbeat was heavy," said Lt. David Howard, DFD. "I grabbed him,"
Fire breaks out at Mulch supplier facility in Detroit
Firefighters were at Detroit Mulch, located on Prairie Street, extinguishing a large fire Tuesday night.
Apartment catches fire on Lahser Road in Detroit
The fire was contained to one unit and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Detroit fire truck involved in crash on I-96 and Livernois
The fire truck was responding to a call when the crash took place on I-96 and Livernois Ave. in Detroit.
5 injured in crash involving Detroit EMS rig
The firefighter in the back of the EMS rig had to be extricated and was significantly injured, says DFD.