Two Detroit heroes honored for helping rescue children from deadly fire

Two good Samaritans are being praised for saving two children from a burning home on Detroit's west side. Sadly, one woman was killed in the blaze that broke out on San Juan Drive near Livernois and 8 Mile.

Detroit Fire Department deploys country's first alert safety cloud system

The next time someone driving through Detroit comes across a first responder speeding toward an emergency call, they may know what to look out for before even seeing the flashing lights or hearing the siren.

Detroit Police top Fire in annual charity softball game

It was the 10th matchup between the two squads when they gathered at the Corner Ballpark to do battle for charity.

5 injured in crash with Detroit Fire EMS on city's west side

DFD said the rig was using lights and sirens at the time of the crash and that the accident is under investigation.

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 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.

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

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.”